2026
Your Weekly Update
This week at St. Stephen’s: we’re back to two Sunday services, Pastor Chaney digs into John 15 and what it means to be chosen, and mark your calendars for the Fall Picnic on September 13th — bounce house, burgers, and fun games! Plus, ways to donate blood, support local teachers, and get your hands dirty planting for Creation Care.
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2026
Three Things You Need to Know
Your weekly snapshot of life at St. Stephen’s…the return to St. Stephen’s normal two-service Sunday schedule with updated communion details, a farewell to two departing staff members, and an invitation to join the September 13th church picnic.
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2026
Your Weekly Update
Our weekly newsletter has the scoop on Sunday’s sermon, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and more — from Fall Picnic games to Flat Wesley’s latest adventure!
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2026
Three Things You Should Know
From nametags that help us know each other by name, to Flat John Wesley’s latest adventures, to rolling up our sleeves for Creation Care Day in Sanctuary Woods — our newsletter has all the details! Plus, get a preview of Sunday’s message from Pastor Chaney on finding strength in life’s cracks and challenges.
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2026
Three Things You Need to Know
Kids are invited to bring their backpacks this Sunday for a special blessing from Pastor Chaney, who will preach this week on Philippians 4:11-13.
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2026
Your Weekly Update
Sunday’s Sermon: Pastor Chaney preaches on the hymn “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling,” exploring God’s love as an endless fountain. One 10:00 am service continues through August; two services (9:00/11:00 am) resume in September.
This Week’s Events: Sunday offers several class options: Social Principles of the UMC, Adult Sunday School, bilingual Bible study, kids’ Nursery/Godly Play, and The Vine’s study of Philemon. School supply collection ends Sunday (goal: 400+ local kids), and Thursday–Saturday brings a food distribution volunteer opportunity with Grace Ministries.
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2026
Three Things You Need to Know
Before the ☀️ summer ☀️ is over, we invite everyone to: 1️⃣ Join us for a family movie night, 2️⃣ Follow the adventures of Flat Wesley and friends, and 3️⃣ Donate school supplies for kids in our community! Plus, look ahead to the special worship music we have planned for this Sunday.
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2026
Your Weekly Update
This week at St. Stephen’s, Pastor Paula explores the hymn “Once to Every Soul and Nation” and what it means to be everyday translators of God’s love. We’re in the final stretch of our school supply drive — help us reach our goal of equipping 400+ local kids for the new school year (donations accepted through August 16th!). Plus, join us Wednesday for a family movie night, and don’t miss “Flat Wesley’s” latest adventures as he travels with our church family. One Sunday service continues at 10:00 am through the end of August. We can’t wait to worship with you!
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2026
Three Things You Need to Know
This week at St. Stephen’s: We’re gearing up for our Green Groceries produce distribution this Friday, August 7 (4-6 pm) and could use extra hands — many of our regular volunteers are on vacation! We’re also following Flat John Wesley’s summer adventures, from the Jersey shore to the prayer shawl group. And a quick reminder: please stay alert for email scams impersonating church staff. Your pastors will never ask for money or gift cards via email. This Sunday, Pastor Paula preaches on the hymn “Once to Every Soul and Nation” as we continue our series on the music that sustains us through every season of life.
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2026
Your Weekly Update
This Sunday at St. Stephen’s: Pastor Sunu explores how we share an invisible God with a visible world, through the hymn “Here I Am, Lord” 🎶 Plus: Holy Communion, August birthday shoutouts, a summer movie night with David (2025) 🍿, fresh new floors in the preschool wing, and Flat Wesley’s tomato-gleaning adventures 🍅. One service, 10am, all summer long. ✝️
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