St Stephens

Calendar

September 2021

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
  • Cotillion Etiquette Dinner
2
  • Choir Rehearsal
3
4
  • 1p Martha Auld Memorial Service
  • 7:15p St Stephen’s Choir Sings Happy Birthday to Belvedere
5
  • 8a Mass in the Nave
  • 10a Livestream Service
  • 10a Mass in the Nave
  • 11a New Member Inc Class
  • 3:00p Parish Concert Meet-Up
6
7
8
9
  • Choir Rehearsal
10
11
12
  • 8a Mass in the Nave
  • 10a Livestream Service
  • 10a Mass in the Nave
  • 11:15a New Member Inc Class
13
14
15
16
  • 6p Rector Living Faith Class
  • Choir Rehearsal
17
18
  • 8a Bayside Breakfast for all
  • Christopher Thorpe, organ
19
  • 8a Mass in the Nave
  • 10a Livestream Service
  • 10a Mass in the Nave
  • 11:15a New Member Inc Class
  • 4p Girls Tea at the Rectory
20
21
22
  • Zoom call in Sanctuary -Satoko
23
  • Choir Rehearsal
24
25
  • 8a Bayside Breakfast for all
26
  • 8a Mass in the Nave
  • 10a Livestream Service
  • 10a Mass in the Nave
  • 10a New Member Inc Welcome Reception
  • 12:15p Youth Lunch with Father & Mrs. Ellsworth
27
  • 10:30 a Knitting Group resumes
  • Vestry Meeting
28
29
  • St Michael and All Angels
30
  • Pledge Appeal Campaign 2022 Official End
  • 6p Rector Living Faith Class
  • Choir Rehearsal

SERVICE TIMES

 

  • Regular Sundays
  • 8:00 AM Outdoor Service
  • 10:00 AM Indoor and Livestream Service

 

Due to the Covid Delta variant, new restrictions are:

Vaccination and masks are required by all who enter the campus (except for those who cannot get vaccinated for medical reasons). Masks are required for all indoor services and events.

SERVICE LEAFLETS

 

 

St Stephen’s COVID-19 Important Notice 

We have developed two policies to address the risks of the highly contagious delta variant. First, we will inform parishioners promptly by email if there has been a potential exposure at the campus. Second, we will now require all people who attend in-person services or other church events to be fully vaccinated (in addition to all wearing masks indoors). At this point the vaccination requirement will be enforced using the honor system. Churches in San Francisco are required to check vaccination status, and it is possible that we will begin that practice as well once we learn more.

 

NAVE PRAYERS & THE OFFICE

 

Sanctuary Prayers   |   The church is once again open during the week, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM for personal prayer.

Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Please call the office first.

        SUNDAY SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION

 

Please feel free to contact directly the Rev’d Christine Trainor if you have any questions.

 

Family Chapel Service Sundays – YouTube

ON HOLD.

Please feel free to contact directly the Rev’d Christine Trainor if you have any questions.

 

Confirmation and Adult Reception

Confirmation classes are offered in late winter/early spring each year. Contact the office[at]ststephenschurch.org if your 12-year-old or older youth is interested in taking the 2022 class.*

*The Diocese of California recommends confirmation at age 14 and older and considers age 12 to be the minimum age for youth confirmation.

Adults who would like to be Received should contact the office[at]ststephenschurch.org to set up an appointment with the Rector or Associate Rector with the assistance of the Executive Assistant, Elizabeth Gravely.

 

 

Girl’s Tea & Discussion at the Rectory, October 3, 4:00 PM

Middle and high school girls come for tea and a Bible discussion with Victoria at the Rectory.

 

Youth Lunch with the Rector & Mrs Ellsworth  September 26, 12:15 PM

The Rustic Bakery, Tiburon

Middle and High School Girls and Boys meet Fr and Mrs. Ellsworth at the Rustic Bakery after Coffee Connections on September 26 at 12:15 PM. RSVP to VictoriaEllsworth[at]gmail.com

BIBLE STUDIES/FORUMS/FILM GROUP/ONLINE SATURDAY PRAYER GROUP

Easy Zoom Instructions
How to Zoom for more details

 

New Members Inc Events in September:

September 5–26 following the 10:00 AM service.

The Rev’d Christine Trainor will offer a 3-week course beginning September 5 for those wishing to learn more about membership at St Stephen’s, the Episcopal Church, our Prayer Book and worship, what we believe, and ways to get more involved.

New members will be welcomed with a special recognition and celebration on Sunday, September 26 at the 10:00 AM service with a special Coffee Connection in Kimball Hall to follow.

NewMemberIncCourse2021.pdf

 

Simply Jesus [formerly The Living Faith]

10 Thursday Sessions

Begins September 16, 6:00 PM

No class 11/25

We begin the evening at 6p with wine, cheese, and a casual supper in Kimball Hall. We then watch a short video and discuss it together, all questions welcomed.

Click this PDF to read about the class

A lively conversation with the One who promised, “Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Facilitated and led by the Rector, Phil Ellsworth.

How were the books of the Bible chosen? What was the Roman world like during Jesus’ life and ministry? And how are Christians to live out their faith together in a world vitiated by strife and division?

Join the Rector in this course engaging your questions about the Faith, designed as it is to scratch where you itch. We will meet for 10 weeks on Thursdays at 6:00 PM, [except for 9.23, and 11.25], beginning with a glass of wine (or sparkling water) and cheese, and a simple, coordinated supper in Kimball Hall by the fireplace with the windows, and our minds, open.

 

Each week, we’ll watch a short video featuring one of the great biblical scholars and, the sometime Bishop of Durham (UK), the Rt Rev’d Dr Tom Wright. Then, we’ll engage one another in a no-holds barred, lively conversation.

This course is intended for anyone interested in learning more about the Jesus they never knew. And we’ll dismiss each evening for serious fun for those who are game: illuminated bocce ball—that ancient Roman game—in Belvedere Park.

The course begins on Thursday, September 16. By enrolling using the button below, you pledge to attend at least seven of the ten sessions.

Enroll Now

Enroll Now

Or contact the Rector’s Executive Assistant,
Elizabeth Gravely: office[at]ststephenschurch.org

 

The curriculum, week by week: AlphaGroupFrom9.16.Fall2021.pdf

  • The Story and Message of the Bible
  • The Hebrew Scriptures
  • The World, Life, and Ministry of Jesus
  • The Gospel Testimonies to Jesus
  • Paul and the Outward Movement
  • A Brief History of Christianity
  • Christian Doctrines and Beliefs
  • Other Religions and Beliefs
  • Growing in and Sharing Christ
  • Living Christianly in the World

SACRED BOUND

Studies on Race and Spirituality 

Watch this space for future forums and studies.

CARPOOL TO THE SF SYMPHONY REHEARSAL

November 4, 8:00 AM

Meet at Blackie’s Pasture at 8:00 AM, to travel with Victoria and Fr Ellsworth to the SF Symphony Rehearsal on Thursday, November 4. Please RSVP by October 3 to victoriaellsworth[at]gmail.com

 

ST STEPHEN’S BREAKFASTS

 

8:00 AM
Every Saturday at the Bayside Café in Sausalito with Father Schaper and other hosts with one exception per month.

These breakfasts are for both men and women, with the exception of one per month at St Stephen’s for men only.

NEXT MEN’S ONLY BREAKFAST    

October 9, 8:00 AM in Kimball Hall

$20

RSVP to Jock Putney

The men only, one time per month breakfast, has moved to the second Saturday of every month.

Please note: the September Breakfast has been cancelled due to the increase of the Sars-Cov-2 virus.


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