This Sunday
A weekly reflection and announcements.
This Sunday (September 1, 2019) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Worship at St. Stephen's Thompsontown
Almighty God, you have so linked our lives one with another that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives: So guide us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, but for the common good; and, as we seek a proper return for our own labor, make us mindfu...
More
This Sunday (August 25, 2019) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Canon Robert Schiesler presiding and preaching
In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; *let me never be ashamed. Psalm 71:1 What does it look like when you take refuge in God? Our faith can provide a deep shelter for us as we navigate through our lives. When we follow God, especially through his Son, Jesus Christ and in compa...
More
This Sunday (August 18, 2019) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Blessing of the backpacks
Turn now, O God of hosts, look down from heaven;behold and tend this vine; *preserve what your right hand has planted. Psalm 80:14 How's your garden doing? This week at the church garden, a critter has been eating our winter squash. It's a smart animal, taking little bites to ...
More
This Sunday (August 11, 2019) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Whoever offers me the sacrifice of thanksgiving honors me; *but to those who keep in my way will I show the salvation of God." Psalm 50:24 This week we hear words about our faith calling us to go beyond what may be comfortable for us. In some cases, the words are harsh. We hea...
More
This Sunday (August 4, 2019) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Worship at St. Stephen's. Observance of Episcopal Home Sunday. Canon Mary Grace Shearer, Executive Director, The Episcopal Home, preaching.
And he said to them, ‘Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.’ Luke 12:15 This Sunday we observe Episcopal Home Sunday. Canon Mary Grace Shearer, Executive Director of The Episcopal Home will join...
More
