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Our Virginia Synod Bishop, Bob Humphrey, has recommended that our churches close through Wednesday, April 1.  Our Operations Team has decided to close our building to all additional meetings and activities until that time.  This includes Yoga Class, Bonhoeffer Book Study, AA and Al-Anon meetings. Our Preschool will be closed through at least March 27.

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James City County has information and links to the World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control.  You can access their web site by clicking on this link:  https://jamescitycountyva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3736.
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Pastor Griffin’s plan is to have an on-line presence in which she will offer scripture readings, reflections and prayers. More information will be forthcoming.

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Be prudent!  Stay home if you can.  Wash your hands! Be sensitive to others who may be feeling anxious or isolated.  Let’s keep in touch by phone and e-mail with each other.  This is a sabbath time, a time to slow down and rest in God’s grace. We pray that cautious actions now will help limit the spread of the virus.

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Theologian in Residence

Jeffrey C. Pugh, Distinguished University Professor, Elon University

April 17, 18, and 19, 2020

Bonhoeffer in Prison: Revisiting his Legacy On the 75th Anniversary of his Death in Prison

Former Member of the Board, International Bonhoeffer Society

Author of Religionless Christianity, Dietrich Bonhoeffer in Troubled Times (2008)

Friday Evening Session, April 17

Pot-Luck Dinner in the Fellowship Hall 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Presentation in the Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Bonhoeffer in Charlottesville: When the Nazis Come to Town You Have to Show Up

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Saturday Morning Session, April 18

Presentation in the Fellowship Hall 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

 The Battle for Bonhoeffer: A Contested Legacy 

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Sunday Morning Worship Services, April 19 – 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM

Sermon Title: Some days We’re All Thomas

For more information, call the church office, 757-229-6688.

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Our Pastor’s Sermons Are Posted on the

St. Stephen You Tube Channel

Click here to see

All sermons are posted weekly on the St. Stephen Facebook page —
https://www.facebook.com/St-Stephen-Lutheran-Church-Williamsburg-VA-133274126706952/?ref=bookmarks

 

Did You Know that the ELCA is

the Most Ecumenical Church Body In the United States?

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Since 1997, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has been in Full Communion (with interchangeable sacraments and clergy) with the Episcopal Church USA, the Presbyterian Church USA, the United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, the Reformed Church in America and the Moravian Church.  

That is why, each Sunday, prayers are offered for congregations of these churches in Full Communion with the ELCA: to highlight our unique openness to other traditions.

To learn more about our national denomination, click this: www.elca.org

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St. Stephen Lutheran Preschool

Enrolling for 2020-2021 

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757-229-6688

St. Stephen Folks Are Staffing Hunger Ministry on Friday Evenings

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We’re preparing and delivering dinners to those who are homeless many Friday evenings during the year, as part of the “From His Hands” ministry.  Below is the schedule for 2019.  Call Randy Punchard or John Moravitz if you would like to give of your time to this ministry.  (If you don’t have a congregational directory, call the church office or pick one up the next time you’re by.)

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2020
March
3/13 – Captain John Smith Inn – Team John
April
4/10 – Captain John Smith Inn – Team Randy
4/10 – Family Inn & Zuma Inn – Team John
May
5/8 – Captain John Smith Inn – Team John
5/29 – Family Inn & Zuma Inn – Team Randy
June
6/12 – Captain John Smith Inn – Team Randy
6/12 – Family Inn & Zuma Inn – Team John
July
7/10 – Captain John Smith Inn – Team John
7/31 – Family Inn & Zuma Inn – Team Randy
August
8/14 – Captain John Smith Inn – Team Randy
8/14 – Family Inn & Zuma Inn – Team John
September
9/11 – Captain John Smith Inn – Team Randy
October
10/9 – Captain John Smith Inn – Team John
10/9 – Family Inn & Zuma Inn – Team Randy
10/30 – Family Inn & Zuma Inn – Team John
November
11/13 – Captain John Smith Inn – Team John
December
12/11 – Captain John Smith Inn – Team John
12/13 – Family Inn & Zuma Inn – Team Randy

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