

Come for Dinner!
When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they...


Greetings to All!
Welcome to St Stephen’s, and welcome to this week’s E-Courier!! I wanted to take a few moments here, to introduce myself. Many of you...


Welcome to Lent
When the day drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. Luke 9:51 In last Sunday’s gospel, Jesus and his...

Reconciling in Christ
I can stay silent no longer. Our congressional representatives must hear from me and as many others as possible who are angry at the...


Have Faith! Spring Will Come…
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 Late February always feels to me like...


The Fruit of Silence
One of the ways I’m trying to take care of myself in this winter of discontent is by moderating my daily consumption of news. Breaking...


Living Into Our Mission
Matthew 7:12 – “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Galatians 5:22 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,...

A Message from Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Bishop Elizabeth Eaton Each year the ELCA’s presiding bishop offers a message to congregations preparing for their annual meetings. The...


Baptism by Fire
[T]he Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I...


What’s In a Name?
After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was...