Author Archives: ststephensoxford
Rector Accepts New Call
Holy Pilgrimage
Summer is upon us and there is no better time to catch our breath and rest for a while. Some will travel and others will simply stay put and find refreshment in doing nothing. Regardless of where you find yourself this summer – this July – do not forget that God is with you. AlthoughContinue reading “Holy Pilgrimage”
The Quest for Peace
Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you… Do not let your hearts be troubled…” This is our perpetual pursuit – the great quest for true peace – the peace and serenity of God. Some have called this the illusive fruit. We seek it for ourselves and the world. WeContinue reading “The Quest for Peace”
The Lord is Risen Indeed!
“Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?” (Luke 24) Cleopas and his friend were saying this to each other after they realized the stranger on the road, the one who walked alongside them from Jerusalem to Emmaus wasContinue reading “The Lord is Risen Indeed!”
Christianity & Contemporary Politics | May 2, 2019
3rd Annual Simons Lecture Series Dr. Luke Bretherton, Professor of Theological Ethics, Duke University
What is it All About?
Springtime is a reminder that the Lord is purposefully moving and acting among us even now. The warmer weather, the flowers, the grass, our hearts – everything is re-created anew and comes to life – and it is God unto whom all this belongs, including you and me. In Grace for the Moment, Max Lucado,Continue reading “What is it All About?”
The 3rd Annual Simons Lecture Series – A Big Success!
On the evening of May 2nd, St. Stephen’s presented the 3rd Annual Simons Lecture Series. It was an elegant event with a ticketed dinner, catered by Strong Arm Baking Company. Our guest was Luke Bretherton, Ph.D. Dr. Bretherton is professor of theological ethics and senior fellow of the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University. BeforeContinue reading “The 3rd Annual Simons Lecture Series – A Big Success!”
A Blessed Lent
We are officially entering the season of Lent, and this is a time in our Church calendar year where we take a closer look inwardly, and prepare ourselves for the journey to the cross. For many, the season of Lent is simply filled with more things to do at church in an already busy timeContinue reading “A Blessed Lent”
The Five Inclusive Team-Ministries of the Vestry
As we travel a little farther into 2019 and begin the month of February, I would like to highlight the organizational structure of the Vestry and our year ahead. We had a great Vestry Retreat on Saturday, January 12th in the Parish Hall. The Wardens were confirmed and we were off to a great startContinue reading “The Five Inclusive Team-Ministries of the Vestry”
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Welcomes You! 