Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 17 – 10 am worship
“May they be one, a we are one” John 17:11
In these days between Ascension and Pentecost, we gather with the disciples in the upper room, waiting for the Spirit to transform the church around the world. In today’s gospel Jesus prays for his followers and for their mission in his name. amid religious, social and economic divisions, we seek the unity that Jesus had with his Father. Made one in baptism, we go forth to live our faith in the world, eager for the unity that God intends for the whole human family.
You can also participate in worship through the livestream and recording at www.ststephenslutheran.org.
There is usually a Children’s Church / Sunday School program planned during worship. Please contact Leslie Lapp 476-4700 for more info. The Family Room is always available adjacent to the sanctuary for little one’s activities if you need it. We love having children in church and all that brings as part of worship!
Coffee Fellowship: Please contact our Church Administrator Leslie if you are willing to host. We need you!
Upcoming Events:
- Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm Fireside room
- Fridays – A.A. 7:00 pm Fellowship Hall
- May 16 – AFC Annual Gala 6 – 8:30 pm reservations see info@afcsantacruz.org
Working to end homelessness through interfaith action
- May 17 – Meet our Sabbatical pastor Larry Vilardo
Welcome New Members • Bless Children’s Bibles
- May 19 – Scouts 6:00 pm
- May 20 – 10:15 Preschool Chapel / graduation and ice cream social
- May 20 – TAIZE prayer service 7:00 pm
- May 21 – Aug. 24 Pastor Jim on Sabbatical
- May 21 – Newsletter Deadline Noon
- May 21 – Women’s Bold Café 6:00 pm devotions and potluck
- May 22-25 – Mt. Cross Memorial day weekend events: Volunteer Projects, BBQ & Bingo Night.
Sign up today https://www.mtcross.org/retreats (Most of us are planning for Saturday 23rd)
- May 24 & 31 – Sunday READER NEEDED
- May 27 – Newsletter Collating 2:00 pm
- May 27 – Bible Study 7:30 pm in person & Zoom
- May 30 – AFC Shelter Dinners 5:45pm St. Johns Aptos. Sign up to provide (one of the following) main course, salad, dessert & breakfast. We still need vegetables. St. Stephen’s is responsible for the 5th Saturday of each month. We are all worthy of dignity and connection. Let’s assist them to a better life. Plan ahead: Aug. 29, and Oct. 31.
- June 2 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )
1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink • Honest conversation & genuine community.
What do you wonder? Where do you see God? • Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
- June 7 – Meet Mt. Cross Staff & kick off summer BBQ
- 2026 FLOWER CHART IS READY FOR YOUR DEDICATIONS *
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