The Women's Forum
Women's Forum Speakers and Programs, 2011-12
The Women of St. Stephen’s and their guests are cordially invited to the Women’s Forum on the first Tuesday of the month, October through May, with a break in January. There is no charge and no registration required for the Women’s Forum. Please note that this year, one of the monthly gatherings takes place in the evening, and another takes place off-site.
October 4, 2011 | coffee, 9:30 a.m.; program, 10 a.m.
"My Cousin Paul"
Dr. Jack Spiro, Harry Lyons Distinguished Chair in Judaic Culture, and Director, Center of Judaic Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Spiro, Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Beth Ahabah, spoke to the Women’s Forum last year about “My Brother Jesus,” and he is back by popular demand to discuss one of the founders of Christianity.
November 1, 2011 | coffee, 9:30 a.m.; program, 10 a.m.
"Decorating our Homes for the Holidays"
Ruth Cunningham
You don’t have to go all-out, Martha Stewart style, to decorate your home for the holidays. Learn how to use materials from your own yard and readily available items from the grocery store to make simple but attractive decorations, and save time, money and effort. Ruth Cunningham has been arranging flowers as a volunteer and as a professional for 35+ years. She has given demonstrations and held classes throughout the southeast for groups interested in the pleasure of working with flowers and church altar guilds.
December 6, 2011 | program, 11 a.m., Christmas luncheon, noon | Register here
The Annual Christmas Program and Luncheon
Michael Simpson and friends
Michael Simpson, director of the Richmond Renaissance Singers, accompanist for the Richmond Symphony Chorus, and organist at Second Presbyterian Church, returns to St. Stephen’s for this program of seasonal music. Michael served as Associate Director of Music here from 2006-2011. Luncheon follows at noon, and you may make your reservation online (use this link), and pay at the door ($7 per person). You may also sign up using the sign-up sheet outside the May Fair House.
No program in January
February 7, 2012 | 6 p.m.
Ladies Night Out
A wine reception followed by dinner and a speaker (TBA)
If you work outside the home or are usually caring for children during the day, here is an opportunity for you to enjoy a speaker and fellowship in the evening.
March 6, 2012|coffee, 9:30 a.m., program, 10 a.m.
Craft project to benefit homebound members of St. Stephen’s
Enjoy one another’s company while creating something for a parishioner who will appreciate knowing she or he is still a part of St. Stephen’s Church.
April 3, 2012 | coffee, 9:30 a.m., program at 10 a.m.
Plants for Virginia Summers
Chris French of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Did your yard and garden suffer during the summer of 2011? You’ll get valuable information about selecting plants that thrive in Virginia’s hot, dry summers, and how to plant a “water garden.”
May 1, 2012 | 10:30 a.m.
The Bishop’s Chapel at Roslyn, 10:30 a.m.*
Have you seen the Bishop’s Chapel, completed in 2010, at our diocesan conference center? We’ll have a service of Morning Prayer in the Chapel followed by a reception on Roslyn’s beautiful grounds.
*Want to carpool? Meet at St. Stephen’s parking lot at 10:00 a.m.
