Christmas Eve falls on the fourth Sunday of Advent this year. Because of this, our schedule on Sunday, December 24th will be significantly different. Here’s the full schedule: Sunday, December 24 – 4th Sunday of Advent & Christmas Eve There will be one morning service at 10:30 AM. This will be the Christmas Pageant. AllContinue reading “Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services”
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Dreaming of a Green Christmas
Here are some excellent ideas for creation care during the holidays. From Earth 911, four suggestions for making Christmas gift buying and wrapping environmentally sound From Crys, tips for greening your gift giving, greening your decorating, greening your celebrations and greening your putting away And a wonderful place to help the world’s children when youContinue reading “Dreaming of a Green Christmas”
LOVEBoldly Action Alert
House Bill 68, an amended bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors AND ban transgender athletes in school sports for both K-12 and higher education, was passed by the House in June. It is now moving through the Senate. As an open and affirming parish, St. Stephen’s opposes this bill. We are part of theContinue reading “LOVEBoldly Action Alert”
Advent Art Show in the Sanctuary
Stuart Hobbs, one of our curators here at St. Stephen’s, asked me if I would show some of my art during the Advent season, so I find myself writing my own artist statement when I usually just post the statements of others. The paintings on display were created over a period of ten years, andContinue reading “Advent Art Show in the Sanctuary”
This Week at St. John’s – December 3, 2023
This Week at St. John’s December 3, 2023 Sunday School for Kids & Youth – All offerings are led by two Safe Church trained adults. For the first half of the 9 am service, kids are invited to join us for children’s church upstairs, with a children’s sermon and time for prayer. Kids returnContinue reading “This Week at St. John’s – December 3, 2023”
Shine a Light Shabbat at Hillel on December 8th
St. Stephen’s is invited to join OSU Hillel for a special Shabbat service on December 8th at 5:15. OSU Hillel is located at 46 E 16th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201. Many faiths celebrate seasons of light in December. Christians enter into the season of Advent and mark the Sundays before Christmas by lighting advent wreathsContinue reading “Shine a Light Shabbat at Hillel on December 8th”
This Week at St. John’s – November 26, 2023
This Week at St. John’s November 26, 2023 Sunday School for Kids & Youth – All offerings are led by two Safe Church trained adults. For the first half of the 9 am service, kids are invited to join us for children’s church upstairs, with a children’s sermon and time for prayer. Kids returnContinue reading “This Week at St. John’s – November 26, 2023”
ADVENT CELTIC SERVICE SUNDAY DECEMBER 3
ADVENT CELTIC SERVICE SUNDAY DECEMBER 3 Please join us for the lay-led Celtic Service in the atrium at 5 pm on December 3. This will be a Taize service on the theme of Waiting for the Lord. The Celtic service is a short, contemplative service based on the Iona Abbey Worship Book and including music,Continue reading “ADVENT CELTIC SERVICE SUNDAY DECEMBER 3”
This Week at St. John’s – November 19, 2023
This Week at St. John’s November 19, 2023 Sunday School for Kids & Youth – All offerings are led by two Safe Church trained adults. For the first half of the 9 am service, kids are invited to join us for children’s church upstairs, with a children’s sermon and time for prayer. Kids returnContinue reading “This Week at St. John’s – November 19, 2023”
A Sustainable Life
We were so fortunate this past Season of Creation to have four of our members come forward and share their ways of living a sustainable life. Here’s a summary so that you can go back to review their tips: Sustainable CommutingStuart Hobbes told us about the value of bus commuting, how it was good forContinue reading “A Sustainable Life”