It’s time to start thinking about Cookie Walk 2017

Cookie Walk 2016 / Baltimore Sun

Cookie Walk 2016 /(Steve Ruark / Baltimore Sun Media Group)

Here I am again. They won’t let me air my views on politics or religion or, in fact, anything controversial. All they do is press–gang me into writing commercials for Cookie Walk 2017. The Cookie Walk will be early this year. It takes . . . → Read More: It’s time to start thinking about Cookie Walk 2017

Silent Auction 2017

silent auction 2017

The Knitting Circle has created another batch of knitted goods for the Silent Auction at this year’s Cookie Walk. They are on display in the hall. Stop by any time the church is open, and add your bids to the clip boards. As in years past, the auction closes after the 11:00 AM Sunday Service . . . → Read More: Silent Auction 2017

The End of Daylight Saving Time

Fall Back

Well, no, not permanently, just for the year. It ends this Sunday, November 5th (which also happens to be Guy Fawkes’ Day). Remember to set your clocks back an hour, to reclaim the time you lost back in the spring. Otherwise you’ll be early to everything all day, which is arguably better than being . . . → Read More: The End of Daylight Saving Time

September Hymnfest Report

The Choirmaster sends the following note:

Dear Friends of Saint Stephen’s Music:

Kudos to everyone who participated in this past Sunday’s Hymnfest which raised $1,433 in aid of the American Red Cross’ Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Your generosity is inspiring. Thank you for joining us in offering assistance to our fellow Americans in their time . . . → Read More: September Hymnfest Report

Labor Day Hymnfest in aid of the Victims of Hurricane Harvey

Sunday, 3 September 2017 at 6:00 PM

For many Maryland families, Labor Day is traditionally celebrated in superheated automobiles in miles-long traffic jams in locations like the Bay Bridge or on I-95. Why not buck this trend and celebrate the last public holiday of summer by singing your favourite hymns in the comfort . . . → Read More: Labor Day Hymnfest in aid of the Victims of Hurricane Harvey

Our Hymn Raffle raised an amazing one thousand dollars

St. Stephen’s Transfiguration Sunday Hymn Raffle on August 6th raised a breathtaking $1,066 for the Choir’s adopted charity: The Christ Child Society of Baltimore. The fundraising effort was all the more remarkable because only some 20 diehards attended the event—a reflection of summer vacation season.

Despite the relatively small numbers—far fewer attendees than we . . . → Read More: Our Hymn Raffle raised an amazing one thousand dollars

Summer Red Cross Blood Drive

Red Cross Logo

We’re going into the height of the summer season, and, as always, there is a critical need for blood donations. You can save a life with a single pint donation. With an increasing number of people who are ineligible to donate blood, now would be a good time to bring a friend, and get them . . . → Read More: Summer Red Cross Blood Drive

☆ ★ ☆ Patriotic Hymnfest ☆★☆

Patriotic Hymnfest Tuesday, July 4th, 2017 6:00 PM Reception to follow

Come put your patriotism on display and raise your voice in a musical celebration of American Independence Day! The programme will include the usual patriotic spectaculars, supplemented by some of the parish’s most popular hymns. The boy choristers will be on hand . . . → Read More: ☆ ★ ☆ Patriotic Hymnfest ☆★☆

Wonderful Afternoon Tea in June!

Frs Hawtin and Ludwig at Tea

Annie Hawkins served up yet another wonderful Afternoon Tea last week. We have a gallery of pictures (courtesy Carolyn Kerouac) which might entice you to sign up for the next tea.

Frs Hawtin and Ludwig at Tea

Choral Evensong, June 4th, 2017

Pentecost woodcut

Evensong, a fusion of the monastic prayer offices Vespers and Compline, is one of the greatest treasures of the Anglican tradition. Presented by Saint Stephen’s Choir on the First Sunday of the month, the service begins at 6pm and ordinarily lasts about 40 minutes.

This month’s service music includes a setting of the Preces . . . → Read More: Choral Evensong, June 4th, 2017