St Stephen's Episcopal Church

ST. STEPHEN'S ANNUAL PARISH RETREAT!
The annual Parish Retreat is set for April 30 - May 2, 2010 at Bishop's Ranch. For those of you that have come before, welcome back! For those of you considering your first trip to the Ranch, we hope you will join us.
Beyond the wonderful location (Healdsburg) and the historic accommodations and the beautiful setting and the storybook chapel and the delicious food and the engaging programs and the fun-filled childcare and the endless acres for exploration, thinking, climbing, playing, being, Bishops Ranch is where you can dress down to play up a fun and engaging time with your fellow parishioners. For evidence that this is so, just follow the link to last year's happenings:
http://picasaweb.google.com/JulieGutz/2009_05_03_BishopsRanch?feat=directlink
Registration form are available from the link below and in the Narthex at Church. To reserve your space you need to fill out a registration form and pay in full. Keep in mind, the weekend will fill up fast, so be sure and register soon.
Please contact our coordinator, Julie Gutzwiller if you are able to help with the weekend.
Email: gutzwiller@bridgepartners.com Phone: 949-8662

Click here for Registration form and Schedule

THEOLOGY ON TAP ~ YOUNG ADULTS
* Saturday, March 20th Theology on Tap & Episco Disco in San Francisco at Grace Cathedral. Contact Shannon Eng!

St. Stephen's Men's FELLOWSHIP
1. Conversation Group:
The men meet one Saturday morning each month for coffee.
The next meeting is March 27, May 22
This is an informal group that will meet over coffee, from 8-9:30 am, to talk about issues of the day, the spiritual life, etc.
If you are interested in attending, please e-mail Fr. Larry. rector@ststephensorinda.org

2. Breakfast Group:
We meet in the Parish Hall from 8:00a.m. - 9:30a.m. for our Men's Fellowship Breakfast once a quarter.
The next breakfast is April 24.
Please RSVP to Fr. Larry. rector@ststephensorinda.org

3. Men's Retreat ~ March 5-7, 2010

GO TO GUATEMALA WITH US!
Larry and Jan will be leading a Vision Team trip to Guatemala August 17-26, 2010 to work with Common Hope, the family development program our parish supports there. As many members of the parish can tell you, this is an extraordinary experience. It's guaranteed to put our lives here in a new perspective for you, and it will give you the chance to know some truly inspiring and dedicated families who are working with Common Hope to insure a better life for their children. While primarily intended for adults, youth aged 16 and above are very welcome. Cost will be about $1,800 depending on airfare. If you are intrigued, contact Fr. Larry or Sandy Smith Yount.

LUNCH BUNCH ~ Lunch Bunch begins at 12 noon with refreshments in the Parish Hall followed by a delicious lunch and exciting program presentation. Come and bring friends. Please call the office to make your reservation. The cost is $10.00 per person.

2010: March 25, April 22, May 27 and June 24