Worship at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

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Micah 6:8 ..."to walk humbly with your God."

Sunday Mornings

The Eucharist is the center of parish life. September through the first part of June our worship schedule is as follows:

8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

Summertime schedule is 8:30 & 9:45 a.m.

This summertime schedule begins on June 22.

8:30 a.m. is drawn from The Book of Common Prayer, Rite 2. The liturgy is simple and straightforward. Silence is one of the hallmarks of this service. Music is not usually a part of this service. A sermon is always offered.

10:30 a.m. uses a variety of sources for the liturgy which include the BCP, other Anglican prayer books, and other Christian traditions. Music from many eras is sung by both the congregation and St. Stephen's choir, and several times a year visiting musicians or talented members share music. All people are welcome to receive communion at our church.

As the Holy Spirit sent the early church into the world to spread

the good news to everyone, so we invite everyone to share the

the gifts of bread and wine in Holy Communion. No matter where

you are on your spiritual journey - baptized, unbaptized,seeking

God for the first time or a frequent communicant - you are welcome

to join us in this sacrament.

Lay Worship Leaders
Members of St. Stephen's are encouraged to participate in the liturgy in the following ways: Reading scripture, administering the chalice, acolyting, ushering, singing in the choir, writing collects for the liturgy, choosing poetry to be read with the scripture readings, instrumental musician, preparing the altar for worship. The Rev. Deacon Pam Elwell can steer you to the various lay leaders who coordinates these ministries. Her e-mail is

campusministry@ststephens-columbus.org

Sunday Morning at St. Stephen's
A typical Sunday morning at St. Stephen's includes the following activities:

Activity	Time(s)	Location
Worship	8:30 & 10:30 a.m.	Church
Choir Rehearsal	8:45 a.m.	Chapel
Child Care	10:15 a.m.	Office Suite Nursery
Awake: Sunday School for 6th grade and under	10:30 a.m.	Gather in Church l
Refreshments & Fellowship	After worship	Parish Hall

Thursday Evening Campus Ministry Services

During the Fall, Winter and Spring sessions of OSU, the students at St. Stephen's come together on Thursday nights for worship and fellowship.

7:00 p.m. Student Worship and Fellowship

These evenings often include Evening Prayer, a lively and open discussion of the scriptures, followed by dessert. Occasionally there is Holy Eucharist or other activities scheduled. Please check our Campus Ministry pages.

Josh Sodowsky is our peer minister sodowsky.1@osu.edu

The Rev. Deacon Pam Elwell is the Episcopal Chaplain at OSU

Sunday Evenings

Two times a year the St. Stephen's Choir leads the congregation in Choral Evensong at 5:00 p.m.