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Weather in this past two weeks; from Poplar Bluff, Annette Joseph reflects on the power of prayer and community

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

Missourians were challenged by the downpours bookending the fury of the Good Friday tornadoes which devastated north St. Louis County neighborhoods, homes near Bowling Green, and caused such damage that the St. Louis airport closed for several days. Our parishes near the storm’s path, St. Barnabas’ in Florissant and St. Stephen’s in Ferguson, were not damaged, although the latter was without electricity for several days. Renee Fenner, rector of St. Barnabas’ wrote, “Our parishioners did not sustain damages which is miraculous since people drive from far and near.” Steve Lawler, rector of St. Stephen’s contemplated canceling Easter services, but instead opted to hold one service in their parish hall. Their story was chronicled by the St. Louis Beacon. We all gave thanks to God that there were no fatalities from these tornadoes.(Photo cc United Way of St. Louis.) (more…)

ShowMe St Louis (KSDK-TV) profiles Strings Attached at St. Stephen’s in Ferguson

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Video and full text online at KSDK.com.

As of late, St. Stephens Church is Ferguson is making a lot of noise. “St. Stephens the Church is like a lot of these churches that are having a hard time growing,” said Steve Lawler. Inspiration for Episcopal priest Steve Lawler to start a new page. “We realized the traditional arts community and cultural community in St. Louis doesn’t always serve North County.”

And realizing the power of music, Lawler started a guitar program open to children and young adults. “This is really our attempt to put the guitar and music lesson and all of that in the hands of kids who might not be able to have this opportunity.”

The Gardens of Holy Week Morning Retreat 3/27/10

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

The Garden of Eden
The Garden of Gethsemane
The Garden of the Resurrection

As we prepare to enter Holy Week, spend some time walking quietly through the sacred gardens of our creation, redemption, and salvation. (more…)

Eat In 2 Help Out at St. Stephen’s, 10-10 (2009)

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

On Saturday, October 10, at 6:30 pm, St. Stephen’s, Ferguson will host a Eat in 2 Help Out, a program developed by Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation to support the Millennium Development Goals.

Instead of eating out, a group gathers for a shared meal and contributes what would have been spent to a ministry that supports these goals. (more…)

St. Stephen’s offers Movie Series based on the book “Faith and Film” by Bryan Stone, Sundays at 5 pm. (2009)

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Faith and Film: Theological Themes at the Movies is a new monthly movie series on the first Sunday of the month, with “with popcorn and pizza, friends and fellowship.”

Using discussion and the book Faith and Film by Bryan P. Stone, Professor of Evangelism at Boston University School of Theology,  St. Stephen’s will explore the Apostles’ Creed through association with popular films. (more…)

Monthly Christian Ed Leaders meetings, Feb-May 09

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

The monthly Diocesan Christian Education Leaders meetings:

  • Thursday, Feb. 12 – 11:30 a.m. at St. Martin’s Episcopal in Ellisville
  • Thursday, March 12 – 11:30 a.m. at Grace Episcopal in Kirkwood
  • Thursday, April 2 – 11:30 a.m. at Church of the Transfiguration in Lake St. Louis
  • Thursday, May 14 – 11:30 a.m. at St. Stephen’s

These are brownbag lunchtime meetings.

The February 28th event has been postponed until fall.