Rector’s Report 2014/15

The year 2014/15 was a splendid year for St Stephen’s. The most joyous occasion of the year was our 20th Anniversary Celebration, which was marked by the ordination of two new priests (Fr Michael Belt and Fr John Novicki) and a deacon (The Rev. Mr Wiley Hawks), as well as the setting apart of . . . → Read More: Rector’s Report 2014/15

Pictures from the 2015 Garden Party

Victoria watches Punch and Judy

We’ve got pictures from this year’s British Garden Party and Fête. It was a beautiful day, and it was a spectacular success. Check out these photos—we’ll let you know if we add to the album.

Her Majesty Queen Victoria watches Professor Horn’s Punch and Judy show at the Garden Party (along . . . → Read More: Pictures from the 2015 Garden Party

A marvellous day in
 the garden!

Garden Party maypole

Once again this year, the sun shone on St Stephen’s Garden Party, providing a bit of Britain to guests who enjoyed the authentic food, pub offerings, maypole, and a festive atmosphere as only the British can provide.

Our Master of Ceremonies, Bill Hawkins, kept events moving along. The procession was piped in by the John . . . → Read More: A marvellous day in
 the garden!

Afternoon Tea at the Garden Party

Tea Room

What could be more delightful than to partake of afternoon tea at the British Garden Party and Fête, on Saturday, May 2nd? The Garden Party runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and the Tea Room is open for constant service. (Be forewarned, the line can be quite long. You can read all the . . . → Read More: Afternoon Tea at the Garden Party

Portobello Road White Elephant Stall at the Garden Party

Portobello Road Jumble Table

The best jumble in Baltimore County is to be found at the British Garden Party and Fête, on Saturday, May 2nd, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. There are amazing deals to be found all day long. There’s also a stall devoted to books and recordings in various media. (Is your VHS player lonely? We’ve . . . → Read More: Portobello Road White Elephant Stall at the Garden Party

Punch & Judy at the Garden Party

Dr Horn's Punch & Judy Show

We’re delighted to welcome back Dr Horn’s Punch & Judy Show to the British Garden Party and Fête, on Saturday, May 2nd. The Garden Party runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Dr Horn will present his riotously (and we use that word advisedly) funny show three times: at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and . . . → Read More: Punch & Judy at the Garden Party

Flower Show at the Garden Party

Come see all the remarkable floral arrangements at this year’s British Garden Party and Fête on Saturday, May 2nd, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The theme for this year’s show is “All Things British”. Plus, there will be food and drink, music, games, and plenty of jumble. You can read all the details . . . → Read More: Flower Show at the Garden Party

Pipers Piping at the Garden Party

John F. Nicoll Pipers

There’s nothing quite like a Pipe Band playing a rousing version of “Scots Wha Hae”. And that’s true, whether your fer pipes or agin ’em. (I happen to find them appealing, but perhaps that’s the raptor in me.) Come to our British Garden Party and Fête on Saturday, May 2nd, from 11:00 AM to . . . → Read More: Pipers Piping at the Garden Party

For the Victims of the Earthquake in Nepal

Kathmandu valley

O Lord of Hosts, who lookest on the earth, and it trembleth; who touchest the hills, and they smoke: in thy great mercy, soothe the suffering of thy servants devastated by the earthquake in Nepal. Grant peace to them that perished, and comfort to them that mourn them. Defend them from the perils of instability . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Earthquake in Nepal

Camerata Musica at the Garden Party

Camerata Musica in performance

Music plays an important role at St Stephen’s—secular as well as sacred. Camerata Musica performs Renaissance madrigals and motets in a pastoral setting at our British Garden Party and Fête on Saturday, May 2nd, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can read all the details on our Garden Party web site, and . . . → Read More: Camerata Musica at the Garden Party