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A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week

Lent 2026

Dear Friends,

As we prepare to enter the season of Lent, we invite you to join us for a special journey through the most pivotal week in the New Testament.

This year, our Lenten study is titled "A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week." Whether you have walked the way of the cross for decades or are exploring these stories for the very first time, this class is designed to provide fresh eyes and deep historical context to the events leading up to Easter.

We hope you will join us tomorrow night as we begin our Lenten journey together. Can’t make a class! Don’t worry, you can catch up anytime with our online learning library! Each week, we’ll include last week’s class so you can either catch up or refresh before our next class!

Class Details

When: Wednesday Evenings, starting February 25th

Time: 6:00 for In-Person Potluck / 6:30PM for Hybrid Class

Location: Parish Hall and on Zoom

Duration: Six-week Course, concluding April 1st

BOOK - Click here to purchase POTLUCK - Click Here to Potluck sign up

ZOOM - Click here for the link

2026 Parish Retreat

Bishop's Ranch / Healdsburg, CA

Our Parish Retreat is May 1–3 at Bishop’s Ranch in Healdsburg.
Join us for a weekend of fun, fellowship, rest, and renewal in a beautiful setting. Have questions? Contact the Parish Office at 925-254-3770, or click the button below to learn more and register.

Register Today Click Here to Learn More about the Parish Retreat

Celebrating 75 Years of Faith & Joy!

St. Stephen's Gala, Saturday October 11th

What a weekend to remember! Our 75th Anniversary Gala and the Bishop’s visitation made for an extraordinary celebration of faith, community, and joy. From the laughter under the tent to the beautiful liturgy on Sunday morning, it was a true testament to the spirit of St. Stephen’s—past, present, and future.

Below you’ll find a few photos capturing the highlights of the celebration—the music, the smiles, the blessing of our new vestments, and the many faces that make this parish so special.