Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 3, 2023

“O God, we thank you that you chose to come as one of us, and that you chose the path of suffering for the sake of the world. Humble us by the example of Jesus, point us to the path of obedience, and give us strength follow your commands, through Jesus Christ our Savior and Friend. Amen.”

As we gather each Sunday, we receive the healing that makes us well and sends us forth to be signs of God’s mercy for the world.  We will gather for worship on this 14th Sunday after Pentecost September 3rd at 10am.  You can also participate 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

  • Synod Assembly / Bishop Election:  Sept. 15 – 17th – Burlingame, CA
    Pastor Jim, Margaret Schraft, Steven Hendrickson attending.
  • Sunday, October 1st at 10am – “Blessing of the Animals”
  • October – Sundays 15th and 22nd at 11:30am -1pm. / Wednesdays 18th and 25th at 6:30-8pm.  
  • Small Group Meetings led by Pastor Jim:
    “Who am I in God?” “Who are we as a church after the pandemic? What do we sense God calling us to be?”
  • Confirmation / 70th Anniversary Celebration: Sunday, October 29th followed by an All-Church Feast!
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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost – August 27, 2023

“O God, with all your faithful followers of every age, we praise you, the rock of our life.  Be our strong foundation and form us into the body of your Son, that we may gladly minister to all the world. Amen.”

As we gather each Sunday, we receive the healing that makes us well and sends us forth to be signs of God’s mercy for the world.  We will gather for worship on this 13th Sunday after Pentecost August 27th at 10am.  You can also participate 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

  • Synod Assembly / Bishop Election:  Sept. 15 – 17th – Burlingame, CA
    Pastor Jim, Margaret Schraft, Steven Hendrickson attending.
  • October – Sundays 15th and 22nd at 11:30am -1pm. / Wednesdays 18th and 25th at 6:30-8pm – Small Group Meetings led by Pastor Jim:
    “Who am I in God?” “Who are we as a church after the pandemic? What do we sense God calling us to be?”
  • Confirmation / 70th Anniversary Celebration: Sunday, October 29th
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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost – August 20, 2023

“God of all peoples, your arms reach out to embrace all those who call upon you. Teach us as disciples of your Child to love the world with compassion and constancy, that your name may be known throughout the earth, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Friend.   Amen.”

As we gather each Sunday, we receive the healing that makes us well and sends us forth to be signs of God’s mercy for the world.  We will gather for worship on this 12th Sunday after Pentecost August 20th at 10:00 am.  You can also participate 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

  • Synod Assembly / Bishop Election:  Sept. 15 – 17th – Burlingame, CA
    Pastor Jim, Margaret Schraft, Steven Hendrickson attending.
  • October Small Group Meetings led by Pastor Jim: “Who am I in God?” “Who are we as a church after the pandemic? What do we sense God calling us to be?”
  • Confirmation / 70th Anniversary Celebration: Sunday, October 29th
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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost – August 13, 2023

“O God our defender, storms rage around and within us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your daughters and sons from fear, and preserve us in the faith of your Child, Jesus Christ, our Savior and friend.   Amen.”

As we gather each Sunday, we receive the healing that makes us well and sends us forth to be signs of God’s mercy for the world.  We will gather for worship on this 11th Sunday after Pentecost August 13th at 10:00 am.  You can also participate 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

  • Synod Assembly / Bishop Election:  Sept. 15 – 17th – Burlingame, CA
    Pastor Jim, Margaret Schraft, Steven Hendrickson attending.
  • October Small Group Meetings led by Pastor Jim: “Who are we as a church after the pandemic? What do we sense God calling us to in the next 5 years?”
  • Confirmation / 70th Anniversary Celebration: Sunday, October 29th
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