“Whose broad stripes and bright stars …”

Less than three decades after winning its independence from Great Britain, the still nascent United States was, again, at war with its old adversary across the Atlantic. The conflict lasted only two years. But when it ended, not only had the existence of the new nation been firmly established, it had effectively proclaimed that there . . . → Read More: “Whose broad stripes and bright stars …”

Thank you, chefs!

The last of our Silly Summer Suppers is behind us and it’s time to give our chefs a break.

Thank you to all who cooked, set-up, cleaned-up and, most important, attended these enjoyable evenings of good food and good fellowship.

Help … as the Beatles said

There are so many ways we can serve our Lord, including giving thanks for the fellowship we share following the Sunday services, that being Coffee Hour.

This has been a long standing St. Stephen’s tradition enjoyed by so many.

There is no blueprint, all we ask is that you commit maybe once or twice a . . . → Read More: Help … as the Beatles said

Summer suppers at a silly price

The best dining deal in town has begun once again. Join us on Wednesday evenings following evening prayer (around 6.15 pm) for the best meal $10 can buy —an entree, salad, and dessert all for just one sawbuck.

Non-alcoholic beverages are provided and inexpensively priced beer and wine are also available.

Like to cook? . . . → Read More: Summer suppers at a silly price

Schedule change for “Silly Summer Suppers”

Silly Summer Suppers are coming soon—but on a new day. With choir rehearsals and seminary classes both taking place on Thursday evenings, it simply isn’t practical to have our dinners at the same time.

Beginning with the first supper on June 18th, Silly Summer Suppers will be held on Wednesday evenings immediately following Evening Prayer.

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Benefit for the Joseph Richey Hospice

Gardiner’s Furniture is sponsoring a golf tournament to benefit the Joseph Richey Hospice on August 11th, 2014.

The Parish Life Committee would like to support this endeavor by providing basket(s) of cheer for the Silent Auction that will be part of the day’s activities. We will be accepting cash donations of any amount for the . . . → Read More: Benefit for the Joseph Richey Hospice

Garden Party Photos

The John F. Nicoll Pipe Band processes at the end of the Opening Ceremonies of the 2014 British Garden Party and Fête.

We have a superfluity of photos from this year’s British Garden Party and Fête. If you attended, these photos will undoubtedly bring back happy memories. If you missed it, then . . . → Read More: Garden Party Photos

And the reviews are in….

[The following is from a blog entitled “Desperate English Housewife in Washington.” The original also has a number of pictures from the Garden Party.]

A Little Piece of Britain in the USA

Dr Horn’s Punch & Judy Show at the 2014 British Garden Party & Fête. Photo courtesy Desperate English Housewife . . . → Read More: And the reviews are in….

A marvelous day in the garden

A beautiful day suddenly appearing in a week of turbulent weather? Rain showers that held off until exactly 4:05 PM? Surely, this was divine intervention! Once again this year, the sun shone on St. Stephen’s Garden Party, providing a little bit of Britain to guests who enjoyed the authentic food, pub offerings, maypole, and a . . . → Read More: A marvelous day in the garden

Garden Party Highlight: The Barley Mow

The Barley Mow

Our pub serves wine, soft drinks, and beer—choose on tap, or in bottles. Outdoor seating is available under the trees, with a good view of all of the activities in the center of the Village Green.

Located right next to the Barley Mow, choose authentic pub grub such as . . . → Read More: Garden Party Highlight: The Barley Mow