Advent Waiting
Advent, which begins Sunday, December 3, is one of my favorite seasons of the church year. In my family, growing up, we always had an...
Widow's Mite
One of my favorite Bible stories is the story of the widow’s mite or the widow’s offering. It’s a story that appears only in the books of...
Thin Spaces and a Time to Breathe
Suddenly, it was the end of October – which means, depending on which voices clamor the loudest in your own household, the commemoration...
Dear St. Stephen's community
As you know, the ministry of St. Stephen's relies on your continued support to effect positive changes in the wider community. We are...
For All the Saints
November 1 is All Saints Day, the day Church remembers and gives thanks for all who have died in the faith. Most ELCA congregations...