May 9-10 retreat with Brother Curtis Almquist, SSJE
Forgiving and Being Forgiven: Forgiveness is central to Jesus’ good news, yet it is one of the most challenging practices in Christian discipleship. An overnight retreat led by Brother Curtis Almquist, SSJE, at Chanco-on-the-James, will draw on the scriptures and on our own life’s experience to ponder and pray about the gift of God’s forgiveness and our own. Read more, and sign up now!
Confirmation Sunday: May 4, 2008

The Rt. Rev. Peter James Lee, Bishop of Virginia, visited St. Stephen's on Sunday morning, May 4. Bishop Lee celebrated and preached at the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services, and confirmed adults and youth at both services. The bishop also spoke during a joint Rector's Forum/Faith and Daily Living class.
Photo: Confirmands assembled prior to 9 a.m. service. (Click here to see a photo of those confirmed at the 11:15 a.m. service.)
New Volunteer Opportunities
Have you considered serving the church as a Chalice Bearer? A two-part class will be offered on Wednesdays, April 30 and May 7, at 6:30 p.m. Contact Deb Lawrence for additional information or to sign up. (You are asked to come to both sessions.)
A number of new initiatives in Outreach are open for your participation. Read more on our Outreach pages.
Volunteer opportunities in a variety of areas, from teaching to cooking to creating furnishings and other materials for our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, are listed on our Volunteer page.
Parish Weekend at Shrine Mont: sign up now!
Read more about our parish weekend at Shrine Mont, the diocesan camp and conference center.
Outreach Golf Tournament
St. Stephen's second annual Golf Tournament to benefit outreach will take place June 4. Register today! You can pick up a brochure (which includes the registration form) at Information Central, or download and print one here.
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