Election Eve Prayer Service – Monday, November 2
We will be holding a virtual Evening Prayer service (via Zoom) Monday, November 2 at 5 pm. Special prayers will be offered for the election, our nation, and the pandemic.
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Don’t get tricked into forgetting to set your clock back Saturday night, October 31, or you’ll miss the treat of congregating for the 10 am service on Sunday!
In-Person Worship: Guidelines and Preregistration
We are offering in-person worship at 5:00 pm Saturday and 10:00 am Sunday. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.
Harvest 2020 Video Presentation and Ingathering
Don’t forget to complete your pledge card and mail it back or bring it to church for our ingathering of pledges on October 31st and November 1st. Thank you!
Thanksgiving Food Baskets
St. Stephen’s Thanksgiving Angels have reached their toilet paper goal for 2020! Thank you! If you would like to donate money towards the purchase of turkeys, your donation will be gratefully accepted.
Office Hours for October & November
Beginning Monday, October 5 general office hours will be 9 AM – 4 PM. This is a temporary 2-month change.
Search Committee Letters to the Parish
October 5, 2020
Dear family and friends of St. Stephen’s…
“Bridge Rector” – The Rev. David DeSmith
In consultation with the Diocese, the Vestry has asked The Rev. David DeSmith to serve as “Bridge Rector” as we continue our search process. David, in turn, has accepted the position with grace and love.
All Saints Berkshires Episcopal Church Offering Thanksgiving Meals
All Saints Berkshires Episcopal Church will deliver a Thanksgiving meal to anyone over 60 and alone for the holiday. Click for more information.
Updated Parish Directory Available!
A new paper parish directory is in the church on Sunday or at the office during the week.
Parish Profile Is Available
St. Stephen’s Profile Committee presents the 2020 parish profile. The profile has been reviewed and approved by the Vestry, and by the Rev. Dr. Richard M. Simpson, Canon to the Ordinary, Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts.
Ministry Portfolio Questions for St. Stephen’s
The national Episcopal Church asks congregations looking to call new clergy to complete a document called the Ministry Portfolio.
Upgraded Lighting for Tower Window
An upgrade to the night lighting for the tower window has been completed. The Conversion of Lydia can now be seen shining across Park Square until midnight. Thank you, Chris Plankey and Property Committee!
Watch Our New Video!
Our videographer extraordinaire, Chris Plankey, has been busy. Among other projects, he’s developed a new parish video.
Grateful for Your Giving
The love and generosity of St. Stephen’s members is evident in the number of those sending in their pledges by mail and electronically. Thank you!
Claim Your Profile!
Did you get your invitation to sign up for our new parish contact management system, Realm?
Profile & Search Information
Find all the latest Profile and Search information all in one place here.
St. Stephen’s Table
Gifts in thanksgiving or in memory can be made by signing up on the year-long calendar on the wall across from the Parish Office. You can also make a donation online!
A Prayer Litany for Our Rector Search
A special prayer litany for the parish in this time of transition.