“Bridge Rector” – The Rev. David DeSmith
Co-wardens Tom Dillon and Erin Sullivan have been in conversation with the Diocese about what is being termed a “Bridge Rector” as we continue on our search process…
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.
Search Committee Letter to the Parish
September 7, 2020
Dear family and friends of St. Stephen’s…
Stewardship Harvest Dinner – October 17
Dan Moon and his catering staff will cook a delicious take-out meal and we will join one another virtually.
Service for The Rt. Rev. John T. Tarrant (Replay)
The funeral service for our beloved interim rector, The Rt. Rev. John Tarrant, was held Saturday, August 29. The Diocese of Western Massachusetts has made a replay of the service available.
Thanksgiving Food Baskets
The Thanksgiving Angels have already started working on this year’s baskets and St. Stephen’s is responsible for 1,000 rolls of toilet tissue! We prefer to purchase the rolls so they are all the same.
Rest in Peace: The Right Reverend John Tarrant
It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we write to you with the news that our beloved interim rector, The Rt. Rev. John Tarrant, has died suddenly of a heart attack.
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. The heart of this document is twelve questions designed to capture the identity and spirit of a parish in a thoughtful, succinct, and consistent manner. (Respondents are required to keep their
Search Committee Letter to the Parish
July 26, 2020 Dear family and friends of St. Stephen’s, Hopefully, you are all aware that the Profile Committee has completed the Parish Profile and it has been reviewed and approved by your Vestry. If you have not yet been able to take a look at it, please do. The
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.
Click the title link to read more…
Search Committee Members
Your search committee members are David Nevin, chair; Alec Gilman, vice chair; Cathy Carchedi, Gwen Davis, Josie Ellis, John Garinther, Susan LeBourdais, Chris Perry and Craig Smith. The Rev. Francie Hills will serve as the committee chaplain. Wendy Webster Coakley is Vestry liaison.