Whats On @ StStephens
Every day, the ministry team are operating and are contactable. They are preparing music, planning sermons, connecting with people and providing pastoral care. The team and many others are adapting their work and increasing their ministry as the world and the needs of people change.
WEEKLY SERVICES
SUNDAY
9 AM Traditional 45min service, Holy Communion, Musical Worship, Fellowship, Coffee)
Every Sunday after service, there is a 'Songs of Praise' time for gathering, listening, or joining in with an extended time of musical worship.
5 PM Service on the Sofa (SOS)
An informal and accessible service for all ages. Please join us for an Alpha style devotion, sharing, discussion, testimony, fellowship & coffee service.
We can go on for dinner afterwards.
WEDNESDAY 10 AM
MEET @ ST STEPHENS see here
A midweek discussion group (in person)
FRIDAY 6-8PM
Youth
Games, Alpha, Food, Camp Fires, Fun, Fellowship, Music
ADDITIONAL GROUPS AND SERVICES:
There are dance groups, therapy groups, yoga groups, painting sessions, music, and performing arts, including Latino Dancing across the entire week – please consult the website for more information.
PASTORAL CARE:
There are available times for 1:1 pastoral support and prayer with the Priest and the Pastoral Team – again, please just contact the website or telephone 0435 767 867.
VOLUNTEERING:
There are many opportunities to volunteer around the parish – from basic and skilled admin, cleaning, assisting at the op shop, the community gardens, maintenance, gardening, support with the groups – Please just ask.
Ministry Leadership Team
Bronwyn Stephens, Ministry Lead for Community (ASLM)
Elsa Carr, Ministry Lead for Alternative Services & Prayer Ministry
Mitchell Toy, Ministry Lead for Youth
Jan Kefford, Ministry Lead for Prayer & Pastoral Care
Prue Molnhar, Ministry Lead for Practical Pastoral Care
Philip Higgins, Ministry Lead for Spiritual Direction
David Nettlebeck is welcomed as our latest Honorary Lay Leader
DeCycles and Run Club
The cycling group continues whatever the weather, 8.30 am Tuesday’s. It’s a time for espresso, fellowship, and speed!
The run club is also gaining momentum, a small group meets at the church every Saturday 7.45 am for espresso then run (anything up to 2 hrs+), all abilities welcome at individual pacing.
New art and craft groups are starting (date to be advised)
Boomerang bags, Art group, Latin Dance, Movement, Pilates - Please ask for more details.
…is booming! Can you spare 1 or 2 hrs on a Friday to assist with basic games and crafts for the younger children’s group (9-12s)?
Quietly does it, …no one need know!
It is not spoken of… but people have individual programs that are quietly and personally tailored to their activity, vocation, or spiritual needs. You might like some of the things going on in the church and less of other things, so why not speak to the Priest to see how a special package of purpose and vocation might just be the right thing for you!