Calendar of Events
Lunch at the Vicarage
Let's have lunch together, share conversation and get to know each other better. All are welcome!
RSVP by July 6 to sharonanndowneyagmail.com OR call/text 814-403-7582.
Tea at Chautauqua
Calling all Bakers!
St. Stephen’s will host the Tea at the Episcopal Cottage on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution on Tuesday, July 22. Each week during the season the various denominational houses host a reception from 3:00-4:30 pm, and we have heard that the receptions at the Cottage are the best! They supply iced tea, lemonade and water, glasses and serving plates. We supply tea sandwiches, fancy tea cookies, sweet breads, scones, grapes, a vegetable tray and some gluten-free options, etc. People are needed on the day to arrange the trays of food, prepare the room for the tea, serve and greet guests and clean up. Free gate passes and 4 parking spots by the Episcopal Chapel are available for volunteers who are working at the Cottage. If you would like to bake something, prepare sandwich fillings and/or work the day of the tea, email Cindy Willis (cindy@georgewillis.com) or Sharon Downey (sharonanndowney@gmail.com) by June 22 or talk to us after church.
Please include the following in your email:
Your preferred email address
Your cell phone number
What you would like to bake: flavors and types of cookies, scones or breads or tea sandwiches If you want to help at the Cottage the day of the Tea.
Once we know who will help and what your favorite recipes for tea time treats are, we’ll prepare a list of what and how many each should bake. This will help us make sure we have a good variety of items to serve. We can have a quick meeting some Sunday after church or another convenient time to make more definite plans for driving and helping on the day. This should be a fun experience and get St. Stephen's on the rota for the Cottage Teas in the future!
Summer Service · June 15
Join us for an outdoor service on the lawn on June 15 at 9:30am.
Summer Service · June 1
Join us for an outdoor service on the lawn on June 1 at 9:30am.
Summer Service Kickoff
Join us for our FIRST outdoor summer service on the lawn on May 25 at 9:30am.
Church Confirmations
Bishop Eugene Sutton, former Bishop of Maryland and current Senior Pastor at Chautauqua, will preside at a regional Confirmation/Reception service on May 18 at 3 PM at St. Luke’s of Jamestown. This is an opportunity for those who wish to become members of the Episcopal Church. See Fr. John for more information.
The Baptized Life: Episcopal Style Week 5
“The Baptized Life (Episcopal Style)” will be our topic on Wednesday evenings during Lent (March 12 through April 9) at 7:00 pm. We will look at the basics of the Christian Life as understood and practiced in the Episcopal Church. These sessions will count as preparation for those who wish to officially become members of the Episcopal Church, but that is not an expectation and all are welcome.
The Baptized Life: Episcopal Style Week 4
“The Baptized Life (Episcopal Style)” will be our topic on Wednesday evenings during Lent (March 12 through April 9) at 7:00 pm. We will look at the basics of the Christian Life as understood and practiced in the Episcopal Church. These sessions will count as preparation for those who wish to officially become members of the Episcopal Church, but that is not an expectation and all are welcome.
The Baptized Life: Episcopal Style Week 3
“The Baptized Life (Episcopal Style)” will be our topic on Wednesday evenings during Lent (March 12 through April 9) at 7:00 pm. We will look at the basics of the Christian Life as understood and practiced in the Episcopal Church. These sessions will count as preparation for those who wish to officially become members of the Episcopal Church, but that is not an expectation and all are welcome.
The Baptized Life: Episcopal Style Week 2
“The Baptized Life (Episcopal Style)” will be our topic on Wednesday evenings during Lent (March 12 through April 9) at 7:00 pm. We will look at the basics of the Christian Life as understood and practiced in the Episcopal Church. These sessions will count as preparation for those who wish to officially become members of the Episcopal Church, but that is not an expectation and all are welcome.
The Baptized Life: Episcopal Style
“The Baptized Life (Episcopal Style)” will be our topic on Wednesday evenings during Lent (March 12 through April 9) at 7:00 pm. We will look at the basics of the Christian Life as understood and practiced in the Episcopal Church. These sessions will count as preparation for those who wish to officially become members of the Episcopal Church, but that is not an expectation and all are welcome.
Coffee Hour Conversations During Lent
This session, which was snowed out last December, will give an overview of Luke’s Gospel, which provides most of the Sunday Gospel Readings this year.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday Liturgy will be at 5:00 pm, with a simple supper available following the service.
Shrove Tuesday
Sunday, March 2 is the Sunday before Lent begins. Following the Liturgy that day, we will enjoy the English tradition of Pancakes and Pancake races, with a bit of Mardi Gras thrown in.
Coffee Hour Conversation
Fr. John will be leading an Introduction to the Gospel of Luke during Coffee Hour following the service on Sunday, December 8. Most of the Gospel Readings for the next year will be from Luke and this introduction will help us see how each Sunday’s readings fit into the whole story.
Nonpartisan Prayers
Nonpartisan Prayers before the Election. Traditional Evening Prayer service with special prayers for the election and the nation, along with patriotic hymns.
Erie Gives Day
To donate, please click here: https://www.eriegives.org/organizations/st-stephen-s-episcopal-church
Celebrate Pride with St. Stephen's
Join us at Liberty Park on Saturday, June 29th from 12-6 PM.
