This Sunday
A weekly reflection and announcements.
This Sunday (January 16, 2022) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Services at Nativity or online or by phone
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ ...
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This Sunday (January 9, 2022) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Renewal of Baptismal Vows
Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you.... Isaiah 43:4 This Sunday we hear one of my favorite passages of scripture. I call it God's valentine. A few years ago, I handed this verse out on bookmarks for Valentine's Day. In this passage are listed the ...
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Christmas Season 2021/2022 at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Christmas Eve, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2
What is your favorite Christmas song? There are so many, it is hard to choose. One I do love is In the Bleak Midwinter. As most of you know, the words are from a poem by Christina Rossetti. The tune, Cranham, that we sing them to, is by Gustav Theodore Holst. Maybe it is only ...
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This Sunday (December 19, 2021) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Decorate the Church
Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Collect for 4th Sunday of A...
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This Sunday (December 12, 2021) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Third Sunday of Advent
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and f...
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