On Saturday, September 26th, the Women of St. Stephen's will meet in the church parish hall from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. MJ Radock and Kathie Gregory will present an introduction to Tai Chi.

All ladies, regardless of age, as well as guests from outside the congregation, are welcome to join. A sign-up sheet is available on the welcome table.

Visit our fundraising page here and donate: https://www.eriegives.org/organization/st-stephen-s-episcopal-church-erie

April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. In observance of this, Rachael Downey Glasoe will present a seminar at St. Stephen's on Sunday, April 19th, at 11:00 AM.

The program will last approximately one hour and will offer practical information to help parents and guardians address important questions. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please join us for this important seminar.

“This wreath of words is what we have, and flowers of song all we can give. Singing sorry but singing tomorrow. Singing the song of life itself.”

These are the opening words of the choral, violin, and piano work, “Everyday Wonders: The Girl from Aleppo,” that is the centerpiece to a concert to raise funds for refugee relief in Erie. At a time when
support for those seeking freedom and safety in America has been cut dramatically, the Cathedral Choir, professional musicians, and guest musicians come together offer all that we can give.

Join us on Wednesday, July 30 at 7:00 P.M.

Through the song of both classical and multiculturally inspired works, come be inspired to relate to the experiences of others. The Cathedral is working in cooperation with USCRI, Catholic
Charities and the Charter School of Excellence. A reception will follow the service. While the concert is free and open to the public, donations will be graciously accepted to benefit our Refugee community.

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!

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.

Join us for an outdoor service on the lawn on June 15 at 9:30am.

Join us for an outdoor service on the lawn on June 1 at 9:30am.

Join us for our FIRST outdoor summer service on the lawn on May 25 at 9:30am.