Morning Healing Prayer Service Thursdays at 10am in the church. Make space for light and healing in the midst of the busy-ness of life. Join our Associate for Caring Ministries, the Rev. Erika Hagan, in the church for a service that will offer quiet, contemplation, space to pray for the health and healing of ourselves and others, and optional laying on of hands. If you are carrying caregiving responsibilities, or worry for others, or weariness for yourself – come and set that burden down. If you cannot make the Thursday morning service, but wish to offer names to be included in that week’s prayers, please e-mail them to caringministries@ststephens-ridgefield.org.
Braver Angels Presents “Disagree…and Remain Friendly”
Sunday. April 7 at 3:00 pm at Stephen’s – North Hall
“Should Ridgefield Support Increased Housing Diversity?” Join us to listen, appreciate and leave with better community relationships. Register here: Braver Angels
How to Interrupt Bullying- April 9, 7:30pm- Zoom
When people pull back from something that they usually enjoy doing, we might want to reach out and ask, “Is everything okay?” What if we get an answer that indicates that they were treated poorly by an organizer of an event or the person in charge? This on-line zoom event will help attendees learn applicable skills for supporting the withdrawn person. Whether the person in need is someone who abruptly withdrew from the church after years of dedicated engagement or is your friend at work or school, attendees will find themselves strengthened to be compassionate servants of Christ. This is one way to increase your ability to “love one another.” Email Ginny Fitzpatrick gfitzpatrick@ststephens-ridgefield.org to receive the zoom link for April 9.
Learn about organizations we support • Sundays April 11 – May 5 St. Stephen’s supports many area organizations which respond to people in their particular need. On the Sundays of April 11, 18, 25, and May 5, you will have the opportunity to learn more about these particular organizations and possible ways that you can be involved.
Biblical Studies to Begin on April 11 Biblical Studies will be starting for the Spring on Thursday, April 11 at 1:30 PM on Zoom. The group will meet weekly to discuss Reading the Bible Again for the First Time: How to Read the Bible Seriously, But Not Literally, by Marcus J. Borg. This discussion group will meet weekly on Thursdays at 1:30 over Zoom, for ten weeks, concluding on June 13. The book is divided into 10 chapters, each about 30 pages long. Our plan will be to discuss a chapter each week. Books are available on Amazon and at local booksellers. All are welcome.
Bible Study 2024!—Tuesdays at 1:00 pm
Please join us for a weekly Bible study, in the North Hall library, facilitated by Libby Sassano. Questions? Email mrslibby11@gmail.com. Join at any time!
Love your Neighbor Freezer Meal Prep April 14 at 4 pm
We will come together in the North Hall kitchen to make an easy freezer meal…and to talk and laugh together too. It was so fun in January, and we learned some things to make this next one even better! You’ll leave with: one meal for your home (for nights when you just need dinner to be easy) one meal to give to a neighbor (for when you want to help someone in a time of need) You’ll leave behind: one meal to stock up the freezer at St. Stephens (for Caring Ministries meal ministry) Cost is $20, and RSVP required to the Rev. Erika at caringministries@ststephens-ridgefield.org so we can purchase the correct amount of ingredients – thanks!
Vacation Bible School “Shine Jesus’ Light” August 19-23, 2024 from 9am to noon
This summer’s VBS will help children shine Jesus’ light in their hearts and in the world. VBS includes exploring our daily bible verse through a space-themed world of imagination which includes music, games, science, snacks, and stories. Register on Realm here. The complete the VBS Google form here
