Services & Sermons - St. Stephen's Parish

April 18, 2021 – 3rd Sunday of Easter

The bulletin has gone virtual too. You can access your paper-saving copy of the Eastertide seasonal bulletin here (for use April 11 – May 22, 2021) and this week’s supplement here. As we make the transition to this new bulletin format, the traditional version will be available too.

April 11, 2021 – 2nd Sunday of Easter

April 4, 2021 – Easter

Join us for our Easter worship online with St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Zion Lutheran Church, and Cathedral of the Beloved. Click the image below to view the video. View the service bulletin here.

In-person Parking Lot church with St. Stephen’s, Zion Lutheran Church, and Cathedral of the Beloved at 1st and Fenn Streets at 10 am on Sunday, April 4. You can also view the livestreamed service via the link below at the time of the service.

April 3, 2021 – The Easter Vigil

We join the clergy and people of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts as we worship together with this pre-recorded service premiering on Saturday evening. This beautiful service of light and story includes the season’s first celebration of Easter.

Diocesan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv7jWa-XhOJDS45WbiHVFWQ
Diocesan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpiscopalWMA/

April 1, 2021 – Maundy Thursday

We join Episcopal and Lutheran congregations in Berkshire County for Evening Prayer and “Dinner Church,” as we remember the Last Supper. Hosted by Zion Lutheran Church, the recording of the livestreamed service can be viewed via the link below.

Additional opportunities for prayer, you may watch at any time:

From the Berkshire Deanery https://youtu.be/pC37FI2A2fw
From St. John’s, Williamstown with readings from local clergy including The Rev. Dr. Nina R. Pooley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sasnXrZIzE

March 28, 2021 – Palm Sunday

Hosanna! Thank you for joining us this Palm Sunday as three of downtown Pittsfield’s worshiping communities come together: Cathedral of the Beloved, Zion Lutheran Church, and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

Extra special thanks to Zion Lutheran Church for hosting “Parking Lot Church” on the mornings of Palm Sunday and Easter!

And special thanks to The Rev. Dr. Nina Ranadive Pooley’s husband, Ken, for some of today’s video footage.

View, download, or print the Bulletin for the prerecorded Palm Sunday service here .

Parking Lot Worship: Recording of the Palm Sunday Service

March 21, 2021 – 5th Sunday of Lent

Welcome! Today’s readings:

Jeremiah 31: 31-34
Psalm 51: 1-13
Hebrews 5: 5-10
Gospel: John 12: 20-33

View, download, or print the Bulletin for this service here .

March 14, 2021 – 4th Sunday of Lent

Welcome!

Today’s readings:

Numbers 21: 4-9
Psalm 107: 1-3,17-22
Ephesians 2: 1-10
Gospel: John 3: 14-21

View, download, or print the Bulletin for this service here .

March 7, 2021 – 3rd Sunday of Lent

Thank you for joining us! Today, our new rector, Rev. Dr. Nina Pooley preaches and celebrates alongside our bridge pastor, Rev. David DeSmith. for their last “tag team” worship.

Today’s readings:

Exodus 20: 1-17
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 1: 18-25
Gospel: John 2: 13-22

View, download, or print the Bulletin for this service here .

February 28, 2021 – 2nd Sunday of Lent

Thank you for joining us! Today, the Rev. Dr. Nina Pooley preaches while our bridge pastor, the Rev. David DeSmith officiates.

Today’s readings:

Genesis 17: 1-7,15-16
Psalm 22: 22-30
Romans 4: 13-25
Gospel: Mark 8: 31-38

View, download, or print the Bulletin for this service here .

February 21, 2021 – 1st Sunday of Lent

Thank you for joining us! Today we welcome The Rev. Dr. Nina Pooley! Nina is our new rector and today she preaches while our bridge pastor, Rev. David DeSmith officiates.

Today’s readings:

Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 25:1-9
1 Peter 3: 18-22
Gospel: Mark 1:9-15