23/3/20: With the PM announcing that the nation is now at Level 3 moving to Level 4 on Wednesday, all face-to-face gatherings are suspended: This includes Rest Home services, mainly music, Selwyn Centre, Messy Church, Home groups, Everyman, Alpha - all are suspended.
Prayer and Worship: See the Menu item "Online Services" for postings of video services and prayer resources to support our corporate life even though we are physically separated.
We will post a Video service for each Sunday together and host a prayer meeting on Wednesdays at 11am. Other video services may follow.
Telephone Contact: We are actively building a telephone contact tree and seeking email addresses of those for whom we have no record of an email address.
Food & Pharmaceutical Deliveries: We are putting together a team to help those unable to get the shops with their necessary purchases. Further details will be communicated to you.
Alpha: We intend to continue with Alpha as an online discussion - details have been communicated to those attending.
Home Groups, Vestry and subcommittees: May meet by conferencing calls/software.
Prayer and Worship: See the Menu item "Online Services" for postings of video services and prayer resources to support our corporate life even though we are physically separated.
We will post a Video service for each Sunday together and host a prayer meeting on Wednesdays at 11am. Other video services may follow.
Telephone Contact: We are actively building a telephone contact tree and seeking email addresses of those for whom we have no record of an email address.
Food & Pharmaceutical Deliveries: We are putting together a team to help those unable to get the shops with their necessary purchases. Further details will be communicated to you.
Alpha: We intend to continue with Alpha as an online discussion - details have been communicated to those attending.
Home Groups, Vestry and subcommittees: May meet by conferencing calls/software.
Online Services
See the new menu tab "Online Services" for continuing Prayer and Worship resources.
COVID-19 Update
AGM 2020
The AGM 2020 on 22 March was postponed for the duration. See here for papers.
Regular Service Times
Vicar's Message
These are trying times and may be a significant source of stress. I encourage you to “Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands!” Be careful of the anxiety and fear which are around. Let’s take sensible precautions but let’s not be consumed by fear. King David wrote, “When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid.” [Psalm 56:3-4] David knew what it was to be afraid – and he knew what to do when he was. He strengthened himself in the Lord. “When I am afraid, I will trust in you.”
Let’s continue to be mindful of one another; Bishop Ross wrote, “I urge people in our churches to do their best to adapt to these changing circumstances, and to continue to care well for one another.” Peace be with you, Ian |
Welcome to St Stephen's - online
Our Vision: Growing in faith, love and mission.
Our Mission: To glorify God and fulfill God’s purposes by: bringing people to faith in Christ; deepening our discipleship; being equipped for ministry and mission in the name of Christ. Our Values: We are a welcoming Church family that gathers for vibrant and joyful worship, studying God’s word, prayer, and community life in which we experience support and a sense of belonging as we seek to live out our Christian faith in the power of the Holy Spirit. 
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