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Poinsettia dedications will be accepted through December 15. Envelopes are available at the entrances to the church or contact the Parish Office for more information. Dedications will be published in the Christmas Eve bulletin.

Once again, St. Stephen’s will be supporting the Berkshire Immigrant Center with a gift card drive. From November 27 through December 15th, please bring gift cards to the church office or Sunday’s collection basket.

Local stores that are easily … Read More

Ingathering Sunday was November 20, but there’s still time to offer your pledge for 2023!

Drop your pledge card off at the Parish Office, mail it in, or bring it next Sunday. Call the Parish Office if you need a … Read More

Please pencil these dates in and feel free to invite friends.

• Sunday, Dec 11, 6 pm: Faith Formation, Zion Lutheran Church
• Sunday, Dec. 18, 5 pm: YPF Caroling (more information below)

YPF Caroling: December 18, 5 PM

Teens, … Read More

COVID protocols for Christmas Eve

Depending on the numbers/risk levels at that time, the following protocols will be followed:

• No social distancing.
• Masks optional. 
• Holy Communion following current practices. (Bread only, congregants come to the front of the church to receive.)

Promise & Praise: Advent Word Reflections led by Margot Sanger, Deacon Intern. 

In a world that likes to rush, Promise & Praise calls us to slow down, to reflect on one word each day of the season of Advent. This … Read More

We have seven Coffee Hour hosts signed up and ready to provide hospitality and a warm cup of java or a cool cup of lemonade, depending on the season. To prevent our teams from being stretched too thin, in December … Read More

Donate and dedicate flowers for a loved one or special occasion, $45, 

OR 

provide the floral arrangement honoring the dedication.

Some folks even do both!

Please contact the Parish Office to donate or become part of the flower team.

Are you ready for an adventure?

Sunday school is returning this fall and we’ve got a whole new look! Follow the footprints that lead you to our beloved Sears room which has been refreshed as a multi-purpose room! Maybe the … Read More

The Property Committee has had locks installed downstairs, on the doors to the Kitchen, Dining Room, and Acolyte hall, and on the 3rd floor for the doors at the top of the stairs. These additional locks mean that access into … Read More

Wednesday evening Compline via Zoom is offered at 6:30 PM.

Compline is a simple office including a confession of sins, one or more psalms, a short reading from scripture, versicles and responses, the Lord’s Prayer, and collects which ask … Read More

Opportunities abound to get involved in something new at St. Stephen’s. For more information on:

• Acolytes
• Altar Flowers
• Altar Guild
• Coffee Hour
• Communications
• Finance
• Greeters
• Habitat for Humanity
• Lectors
• Library
• Living Green
• Pastoral Care
• Property
• St. Stephen’s Table
• Ushers
• Young People’s

Dear Friends,

The CDC’s COVID metrics place Berkshire County outside the “red zone.” This means that the overall community risk level has fallen below the highest level as measured on the CDC’s three-tier scale.

As a result, you can expect … Read More