Adults
Grow in Faith
Grace and St. Stephen’s offers broadly diverse ways to explore and examine what it means to live in faith. Bringing together a wide variety of intellectual, academic and theological backgrounds, we discuss, debate and discern our perceptions and beliefs—stretching and growing closer to God and one another as we share.
No registration required, nor advanced preparation or materials are needed to participate. All are welcome to join in the discussion.
Growing a Rule of Life
Sun., May 4-Sun., June 8
9:15 am
rm 211 (2nd floor, education wing)
Utilizing the monastic wisdom and resources from the Society of St. John the Evangelist, Rev. Catie and other monastic leaders will facilitate six sessions to help inform and direct participants in creating a rule of life for nourishing and flourishing in our everyday lives.
Women's Book Group (June-August 2025 on summer hiatus, returns fall 2025)
Tuesdays
10 am
rm 211 (2nd floor, education wing)
Looking for a place to connect with other women in the church? Love to read? Enjoy engaging in meaningful, thought-provoking discussion of current spiritual, social and cultural issues? Join us!
Wednesdays@Grace: Worship, Fellowship & Bible Study (June-August 2025 on summer hiatus, returns fall 2025)
Wednesdays, Sept. - May
5 pm—7 pm (in Parish Hall & on Facebook: Grace & St. Stephens: Parish Happenings)
We begin with Holy Eucharist at 5 pm, share a simple meal and then delve into an hour-long Bible Study.
Centering Prayer
Thursdays
10 am
Weir Conference Room (2nd floor, above the parish hall)
"God's first language is silence. Everything else is a poor translation."-Thomas Keating.
All are welcome to join this weekly practice of surrendering our wills as we consent to God’s presence and action within.
Contemplative Prayer (June-August 2025 on summer hiatus, returns fall 2025)
2nd and 4th THURSDAYS
6-7:30pm
Blaik Library (first floor of the education wing)
Are you looking for a quiet time during which you can discuss, meditate upon and pray about things close to your spiritual heart? Join Marti O’Dell and Kim Millsap for a time of Contemplative Prayer as we join together in discussion, silent contemplation and Compline.
Men's Bible Study
1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays
8am
Weir Conference Rm (2nd floor above the parish hall)
If you are interested in studying God's word, guy fellowship, a good breakfast and potfuls of coffee, join us as we focus on a book from our Lord's word and passionately study it chapter-by-chapter. Wit, debate and discussion are encouraged. For details on this gathering, please contact Paul Ronka.
Education for Ministry
Returns September 2025
Are you curious about how God is calling you to live your life and conduct your ministry? EfM provides a path to deepening your Christian faith in a small group setting, exploring ways to serve God in an everyday way that is authentically yours and letting your faith and gifts inspire you into action.
A new program begins in September with sessions during the day and evening available; to learn more about EfM and how to register, contact Martha Basenberg, facilitator.
