
Sunday/Funday!
Sunday/Funday (a.k.a. Sunday School) welcomes kids in Pre-K – 5th grade. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. Our next gathering is October 26, 9:45 a.m. in the Sears Room.

YPF Upcoming Events
Young People’s Fellowship will hold their event of 2025-26 at Ramblewild on Sunday afternoon, October 26. And it’s not too early to sign up for Thanksgiving Angels food delivery. Please contact Colin Behnke for more information.

Volunteer Opportunity: Driving Allies
Join a local network of volunteers providing transportation to our immigrant community. Learn more at an online training session sponsored by the Berkshire Immigrant Center. Training will be held on October 31 at 1:00 PM.

Meet & Greets for Bishop Candidates
A Meet & Greet with the candidates for bishop is coming to St. Stephen’s. This open meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5th at 6 PM. All are encouraged to attend.

Slate of Candidates for Bishop
The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts has announced the slate of three candidates to serve as our 10th Bishop Diocesan.

Thanksgiving Angels Are Back!
This year, St. Stephen’s and Zion Lutheran churches are collecting money towards 2,500 boxes of Jiffy cornbread mix. The boxes are already ordered, and each church is responsible for collecting $625.
If you have questions, contact Joan Evans.

Knit & Sip
Join in the fun and fellowship on the first Tuesday of every month! We gather in the Guild Room at 5 pm and knit and sip until 6:30 or so. The next gathering is Tuesday, November 4.

Join Our Chorus of Generosity!
We’re nearing the $11,000 mark!
We are orchestrating something special because our spectacular Steinway is in desperate need of TLC… to the tune of a $15,000 overhaul. Can you sponsor one of our piano’s keys?

Altar Flowers
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!

Giving to St. Stephen’s Table
Gifts in thanksgiving or in memory can be made by donating to the church with the person’s name to be honored or remembered. You can also donate online! Go to our giving page and select “St. Stephen’s Table” from the “Fund” field.

Compline on Wednesday Evenings
You’re invited to Compline via Zoom Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM.

From the Bishop Search Committee: Profile Released
We have entered the next phase in the search for the 10th Bishop of our diocese. Our profile is complete and can be found here…

Pastoral Care
If you need pastoral care services, please get in touch with a member of the Pastoral Care Team directly…

Snow/ Inclement Weather Policy
Services at St. Stephen’s will be held as long as a celebrant or worship leader can get to the church safely. If a service is canceled, notification will be posted on this website.
The Parish Office will be closed when Pittsfield schools are closed.

Sanctuary and Chapel Open During Office Hours
Just a reminder, if you’re feeling anxious, scared, or troubled, the sanctuary and chapel are open during office hours, Tuesday through Thursday, 9 AM – 4 PM, for quiet reflection or just a place to be.

St. Stephen’s Quarterly Newsletter
The Spring issue of St. Stephen’s Offerings is available for you to view / download / print.

Jump into St. Stephen’s!
Opportunities abound to get involved in something new at St. Stephen’s.

Health and Safety Protocols
We are trying to be both safe and sensitive to meeting people’s spiritual needs. We are not all in the same place and we want to honor that. Here’s what to expect when you come to church…