News/Events

The Rev. Libby Wade celebrates and preaches at the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, Oct. 18.

We’re trying out a new book group with a twist: there’s no assigned book! We’ll gather in the Guild Room on Sunday, October 18 around 11:15 AM. There will be light refreshments, and you’ll be on your way by about 12:15 PM. Join us!

Updates from Nina – including photos!

We’re planning to install a two-story Little Free Library on the front lawn of the church. You have the opportunity to donate to this project! Click through to the full post for details.

Sunday/Funday (a.k.a. Sunday School) is Christian formation for kids in Pre-K through 5th grade. We meet in the Sears Room at 9:50 AM on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. The next gathering is Sunday, October 25.

The Thanksgiving Angels have changed some of their processes but the need for donations is a great as ever.

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 PM or so. The next gathering is Tuesday, November 3.

After eight years of faithful service, Sarah Morrison, our Parish Administrator since 2018, plans to retire this fall. We are deeply grateful for her ministry among us, and plans are underway to celebrate her well.

With Sarah’s retirement, St. Stephen’s is seeking its next Parish Administrator.

Healing prayers are offered the first Sunday of each month.

Join us after the service on the first Sunday of the month for a meditative labyrinth walk. Doors open from 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM. Second floor auditorium. Next Walk: November 1.

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.

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!

Donations can be made through St. Stephen’s, by cash, check, or online. When donating by check or cash please note that the money is for Laundry Love.

The training is now done in 2 parts – there are online modules accessed through Praesidium followed up with a Zoom session led by the Diocesan Safe Church Officer.

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

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

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.

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. 

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

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…