Dear Friends in Christ,
Summer is rapidly coming to an end, and we are gearing up for an exciting Fall! Please keep reading to see all the activities and events we are having. I hope something will spark your interest and inspire you to get involved.
We are in the season after Pentecost commonly referred to as “Ordinary Time” where we use green as our liturgical color. This year, however, is anything but ordinary. It is not a coincidence that we use green for our liturgies in the summer months. Summer is a season of growth and change on the earth but also in our faith. Since we have a long period between major feasts, we are to use this time to study, learn, and grow in faith. When we do this, we can help spread Jesus’ message of love in the world.
Mark your calendars for our annual noonday Eucharist as a memorial for lost in 9/11. This will take place in the church. Additionally, the church will be open for prayer from 9am to 4pm on 9/11 for any who wish to come and pray.
On September 17th, we will be hosting Laundry Love (more information to follow). This is a wonderful Interfaith initiative that provides free laundry services to our neighbors. Please consider volunteering by speaking with Robin Schroeder.
Karoline Lewis writes “theology is a verb, not a noun. God is a being, not a thing.” Similarly, mission is a verb, and the Church is a being, not a thing. Everything in life is fluid. We need to always keep our past successes in mind but look towards the future and adapt. I know that together, we can make St. Stephen’s THRIVE instead of just survive, but this will take work and a willingness to change. So, if you want to help make our church last long into the future, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get going!
Have a safe and happy rest of the Summer!
Blessings,
Mo. Lauren
The Rev. Lauren T. McLeavey
Rector
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In-Person Services:
Sundays at 8:00am. Holy Eucharist.
Sundays at 10:00am. Holy Eucharist.
Online Services: Sundays, 10am - Online Eucharist
On Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 845 1563 2737
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
On YouTube Live:
https://www.youtube.com/@st.stephenschurch-portwash6350/streams
News and Events
Sunday School & Youth Group
Sundays at 10:00am September-June
Registration is Ongoing
Click here for the Registration Form.
Questions? Contact Rhonda Fay, Children & Youth Ministries at
Paper & Personal Care Pantry at Lutheran Church of Our Savior
Low-income seniors, persons enrolled in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and others will be able to obtain items such as paper towels, toilet tissue, bar soap, laundry detergent, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, etc. The pantry is open on the first Thursday of each month, 4:15pm-6pm. First-timers to the pantry need to bring this referral form signed by one of the authorized referring organizations listed. For more info, contact the Lutheran Church office (516) 767-0603 or .
Laundry Love is a partnership of the Port Washington Clergy Association.
The organization helps to wash the clothes and bedding of low-income families.
This event takes place on the third Thursday of the month.
Click here for more information
Información en Español