Vacation Bible School 2019

Vacation Bible School

From Vacation Bible School 2018. Photo courtesy Carolyn Kerouac.

This year’s Vacation Bible School will run from Monday. June 24th to Friday June 28th, beginning at 9 AM and ending at 12 Noon. The theme will be “The Fruits of the Spirit.” It is open to children from four to 11. There will . . . → Read More: Vacation Bible School 2019

The Children’s Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross 2019

Because of inclement weather, the Children’s Stations of the Cross was held indoors this year. This educational activity takes place every year on Good Friday at 3:30 PM (after the conclusion of the Good Friday Meditations upon the Seven Last Words).

Stations of the Cross 2019. Photo courtesy Carolyn Kerouac.

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Sign up to come to our Pretend Sleepover!

Free Birds Theatrical release poster

Free Birds, from Reel FX Creative Studios. Theatrical release poster from Fair use, Wikipedia

Calling all Sunday School Kids! Wear your PJ’s, bring your sleeping bag or favorite “Blankey” and Pillow to a night of full of fun!!!

On Friday, . . . → Read More: Sign up to come to our Pretend Sleepover!

Vacation Bible School 2018

We had a very successful Vacation Bible School this year. The theme for this year’s event was be “Jesus is our superhero”. These pictures are courtesy of Carolyn Kerouac.

Time to sign up for the Vacation Bible School

St Stephen’s Vacation Bible School will run on the afternoons of Monday, June 25th to Friday, June 29th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. It is open to children from four to twelve. The theme for this year’s event will be “Jesus is our superhero”. We are asking for a nominal $20 contribution per child . . . → Read More: Time to sign up for the Vacation Bible School

Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences

Given that this year is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s nailing of his (in)famous “Ninety-Five Theses” to the door of the Castle Church of Wittenberg, we thought it would be appropriate to repost them here. (We originally posted them in 2011, along with the original Latin. (Luther actually posted them on . . . → Read More: Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences

The Sunday School Expands

With the blessings of increased enrollment, St Stephen’s Sunday School is expanding the number of classes to better target the varied needs of our children. Starting on Sunday, September 10, 2017 classes will be:

Babies and Toddlers (through age 3) teachers: Parent Volunteers and Kiki Gushue. Primary (ages 4 through 2nd grade) teachers: Tracey Collins . . . → Read More: The Sunday School Expands

Vacation Bible School starts on June 19th: Register now!

Michael slaying the dragon

The Archangel Michael. From Wikimedia.

The Sunday School is calling for every child in the neighborhood to put on “The Armor of God” this summer at St Stephen’s Vacation Bible School. It starts on June 19th and runs to June 23rd. Every “new squire” will learn the Shield of Faith, the Shoes . . . → Read More: Vacation Bible School starts on June 19th: Register now!

Vacation Bible School 2016

St Stephen’s Vacation Bible School, for children ages 4–10, will take place once again this summer during the week of 20–24 June from 9:00–Noon. The cost is $20, and there are scholarships available upon request. This year’s theme is Creation Days. We will explore the seven days of Creation in the Book of Genesis. Please . . . → Read More: Vacation Bible School 2016

Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences

So did you recognize the document in this post? These are the (in)famous “Ninety-Five Theses” of Martin Luther, which he nailed to the door of the Castle Church of Wittenberg on October 31st, 1517. This is why our Lutheran brethren celebrate Reformation Sunday on the last Sunday in October (transferring the observance to . . . → Read More: Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences