Worship

We will gather outside the front doors for worship on this Palm Sunday  – March 24th at 10am. Then we will process together and participate in the reading of the Gospel of the Passion of Jesus Christ as we prepare for Holy Week.

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: 

• Sat. March 23^rd from 9a-12noon – Cutting of the palms and adorning the sanctuary for Holy Week.
• Sun. March 24^th  at 11:30am after worship. – House Meeting about Behavioral/Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment needs in the community. Please join Pastor Jim, Mark Linder and our COPA Organizer Eli Holliday for a time to discuss how our community can better serve those affected. Please invite any that you know who might be experiencing the frustration with a lack of adequate services. Bring your stories and hopes.
• Thurs. March 28^th at 7pm.  – Maundy Thursday Worship
• Fri. March 29^th at 7pm. – Good Friday Worship
• Sun. March 31^st – 9am Easter Breakfast
• Weds. April 3 – May 8:  Zoom Bible Study resumes
• Sun. April 21^st – 10am Worship with Dedication of Buswell Family Playground.
• Sun. May 5^th – 10 am Worship with Glenn and Barbara Johnston Dedication of Playground Shelter and All-Church Potluck at 11:30am. 
• Sat. May 18^th – Association of Faith Communities Gala Dinner and Silent Auction 6-8pm at Holy Cross.

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We will gather for worship on this 5th Sunday in Lent  – March 17th 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: 

• Weds. March 20  – 6:00pm Soup Supper and 7:15pm Worship. Watch for Zoom email link.
• Sat. March 23^rd from 9a-12noon – Cutting of the palms and adorning the sanctuary for Holy Week.
• Sun. March 24^th  at 11:30am after worship. – House Meeting about Behavioral/Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment needs in the community. Please join Pastor Jim, Mark Linder and our COPA Organizer Eli Holliday for a time to discuss how our community can better serve those affected. Please invite any that you know who might be experiencing the frustration with a lack of adequate services. Bring your stories and hopes.
• Thurs. March 28^th at 7pm.  – Maundy Thursday Worship
• Fri. March 29^th at 7pm. – Good Friday Worship
• Sun. March 31^st – 9am Easter Breakfast
• Sat. April 6^th from 10am -12noon:  COPA Civic Academy on Behavioral/Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment shortcomings and opportunities for expansion in Santa Cruz County.
• Sun. April 21^st – 10am Worship with Dedication of Buswell Family Playground.
• Sun. May 5^th – 10 am Worship with Glenn and Barbara Johnston Dedication of Playground Shelter and All-Church Potluck at 11:30am. 

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