Alcoholics Anonymous A.A. groups meet at the Church during the week.
Contact: Church Office 254-3770

Book Club Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month and a current book is reviewed by one of the members. The program begins at 10 am and concludes by noon. Everyone is welcome and it is not necessary to have read the book being reviewed.
Contact: Liz Kingsley 376-5882

Bridge Club The Bridge Club has three sections; one for ladies that meets during the day, and two for couples (twosomes) that meet in the evening. Everyone is welcome to join and will be accommodated. In may of each year, there is an annual social gathering for each section which is an especially good time for interested people to meet others involved in the club. Contact: Blanche Campbell 254-3196

Cursillo The goals of the the Cursillo program are to help Christians measure the depths of their faith to find its reality and richness; inspire Christians to get on with their mission in the world by hearing and heeding God's call; connect Christians in networks that will enable them to carry out their mission; hold up examples of everyday Christians who are acting as apostles in their ordinary life settings.
More information and contact: Cursillo

Food Addicts in Recovery Several F.A. groups meet at the Church during the week.
Contact: Church Office, 254-3770

Garden Club The many beautiful garden areas throughout the church grounds are planned, installed, and lovingly maintained by members of the St. Stephen's Garden Club, with generous support from memorial gifts and donations. Members meet monthly, on the second Tuesday, to work in the gardens and plan future projects and events. Some prefer to work at their own convenience in their special area. All are welcome, help is always needed, and no experience is required. Please join us! Contact: Kathy Seabury 254-5753

Lunch Bunch The "Lunch Bunch" is a fellowship group of men and women who like to enjoy a day out, a good meal, and an interesting program. We generally meet the fourth Thursday of each month, September through June from 12 noon - 1:45 pm.
RSVP is required.

The next Lunch Bunch will be Thursday, March 27^th at noon.  Come to our warm and wonderful gathering. It all begins at 12 noon with refreshments in the Parish Hall and then a scrumptious lunch. For our program, we will have a screen presentation of photos from the February outing to the San Francisco Botanical Gardens and this will be followed by a video presentation on regions in Turkey. Come and bring friends. You must sign up by noon Tuesday, March 26th.  And don’t forget to bring friends!

Contact: Church Office 254-3770

Parish Weekend Each May, the parish gathers at the Bishop's Ranch in Healdsburg for a weekend of spiritual rejuvenation and community fellowship in the magnificent surroundings of the Ranch. Activities are planned to allow for education, reflection, exercise, wining, dining and just plain fun with out St. Stephen's community. Families, couples, and singles of all ages consider this weekend a vital part of their spiritual fulfillment. Join us and experience this wonderful Parish Weekend.
Contact: Fr. Tom Trutner 254-3770

Retreats at St. Dorothy's Rest For over a century, our diocese is blessed to have St. Dorothy's Rest, a wonderful facility for retreats, conferences, and summer camp. Several charming buildings can house groups ranging from 8 to 65 people in semi-private rooms. A group of 50 people may reserve the entire facility. Bathrooms are "down the hall", and each retreat building has a meeting room with a fireplace or woodstove. There are also secluded outdoor meeting areas, and a lovely old redwood chapel.

Though easily accessible from the Bay Area, entering this peaceful place is like returning to a simpler, gentler time. Perched amidst redwood, fir, and madrone trees on a hillside overlooking a valley, it is close to both the Russian River and the Pacific Ocean, in Sonoma County. The quaint old town of Occidental, with its shops, restaurants, and historic buildings, is just a mile or so away.  

Visit www.stdorothysrest.org for pictures of St. Dorothy's facilities and details.

Read what Bishop Marc Andrus said after a recent visit to St. Dorothy's Rest: (http://www.stdorothysrest.org/donations.html#bishop)

Sharing Wisdom All women of St. Stephen's are invited to join this casually structured group which discussed anything and everything that comes to mind. It is a fun time, a serious time, a sentimental time, a time to share what is on your mind, knowing that what is said doesn't leave the room. Sunday mornings at 9:00 (between Sunday services) grab a cup of coffee and head for the Library.
Contact: Lucinda Watson 254-5217

Stephen Ministers Using Jesus as our model, Stephen Ministers learn the skill of active listening, which involves commitment, patience, and attention to body language. Stephen Ministers learn to listen for more than just words. They seek true understanding and empathy.
Contact: Sue and Ben Dibblee 254-7619

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT CHURCH
“Wednesday Nights at Church” is the heart of the Adult Formation program at St. Stephen’s. As the name implies, parishioners join each Wednesday evening for mid-week worship, fellowship, and spiritual enrichment. The program begins at 6:00 p.m. with a short Evening Prayer service in the parish hall, followed immediately by a catered meal. From 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. educational programs for children, teens, and adults are presented. A wide range of topics are included in the program and are presented by St. Stephen's clergy or special guest speakers. Contact: Church Office 254-3770

On a field trip to visit Bay Area labyrinths

We all enjoy the work of the Garden Club, especially in Spring!

The Hacienda at Bishop's Ranch

The Chapel at St. Dorothy's:
A Century of Prayer

Lay Eucharistic Ministers and Readers

Enlisting more ushers at the Ministry Fair
(with that smile, who could say no?)