St. Stephen's Lutheran Church

I’m counting the days until spring. It’s been a long time since I’ve lived in a place where winter felt, well, so oppressive: the snow...

First, let me be clear. The purpose of Lenten disciplines is not about punishing ourselves or some other nonsense; it’s to help us focus...

Ash Wednesday. The day of the year that many Christians around the world gather in their places of worship and participate in a ritual in...

Prayer. I don’t know how. Today I invite you to Prayer. That a double entendre. On the one hand, it’s an invitation to join with your...

In two weeks, on Wednesday, February 22, we will celebrate Ash Wednesday at a worship service in the Sanctuary at 7 pm. Ash Wednesday...

Two weeks ago I asked, “What is a Christian?” I pointed to some obvious examples of people who wrap themselves in the faith while spewing...

I consider myself an introvert. When needed, I can handle myself in large groups, I can be social, I can hold conversations about all...

It is with sadness and also a bit of ire that I feel moved to ask this question. The ire comes from people like Vladimir Putin, who...

I just completed a four-session bible study with Pastor Mark that focused on passages from the book of Isaiah. These verses deal...

Thank you! I continue to be amazed by the generosity of so many people at St. Stephen’s. First of all, thank you for the generous gift...