LAST CHANCE! Our T-Shirt Fundraiser comes to a close tomorrow!

Did you get yours?? Don't miss out, buy one today!

By purchasing a t-shirt, not only will you be supporting our efforts

to share God's love with all of God's people, but you'll also be promoting

our beautiful Church on Main Street where love truly begets love!

You have until May 9th at 11:59PM to make a purchase:

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/ssm-tee-2024

Your support will make a difference!

YEAR OF RENEWAL

A summary of information and the known dates of Rev. Paula’s sabbatical can be found on the St. Stephen’s website. Updates will be posted periodically.

Come out and show your love for this lovely piece of God's creation. Bring a pair of gardening gloves, a shovel, a rake, or just yourself, your family and friends! Come for the day, or just an hour or two. We'll be beautifying the campus, doing a little building, filling the beds with soil, and spreading mulch. We'll supply the cold drinks, snacks, and a quick lunch for those who are here at lunch time. Though it's not a requirement, if you think you'll be coming, shoot us an email so we know how to plan for food. And, as always, don't hesitate to join us if you have a last minute change of plans. We always have enough.

For those who would like to donate plants for the Good News Garden, the SignUp is here. 

NORTH JERSEY PRIDE FESTIVAL

Sunday, June 9

12:00 to 6:00pm

Memorial Park Amphitheatre

580 Valley Street, Maplewood

There will be live musical performances, 120+ vendors, a food court, a kid's zone and much more!

Stop by our booth, take a giveaway or

two, and help promote St. Stephen's,

The Church on Main Street where

LOVE begets LOVE!

For more info about the festival:

northjerseypride.org

Harp Music and Silence

May 6 at 6PM

Grace Church, Madison

Harp Music and Silence with Merynda Adams, harpist, and meditation facilitator Paula Roper. Contemplative hour of gentle harp music interspersed with silence. 

Free will offering at door.

Participating religious institutions in New York will open their doors to the public to showcase their buildings and histories through guided tours, lectures, and musical performances.

Click here for details:

https://nylandmarks.org/sacred-sites-open-house/

Your parish admin previously worked at NYLC and on several of their annual Sacred Sites events. She says NYLC's Sacred Sites Open House is highly recommended!

Racial Justice & Equity Pilgrimage

Saturday, June 8 at 8:45am

Grace Church, Madison

Join Bishop Hughes for a walking tour through the racial history of Madison, NJ.



The itinerary for this day-long pilgrimage has been developed by the Rev. George Dredden of the diocesan Racial Justice and Healing Commission, in conjunction with

Professor Jonathan Golden, Ph.D., Director of Drew University's Center on Religion, Culture and Conflict.

The pilgrimage will conclude no later than 4 PM. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Cost: $20 per person.

For more info.

CROSS ROADS CAMP & RETREAT CENTER

OPENING DAY

Saturday, May 18

Calling on all individuals, youth groups, families, and congregational groups to join us for a day of fun and giving back to our beloved camp. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a newbie to the scene, we need your help to get camp ready for summer.

We've got a lot of work to do to make sure everything is ready for campers. Come on out and lend a hand. It'll be a day filled with laughter, teamwork, and making memories as we roll up our sleeves and dive into some exciting projects. From sprucing up the cabins to clearing trails, there's no shortage of ways you can pitch in.

But it won't just be a day of work—it'll be full of friends and fellowship too! So, come on out and connect with old friends or make some new ones as we bond over shared experiences and a shared love for camp life.

Got some special skills or tools up your sleeve? Awesome! Bring along your chainsaws, leaf blowers, or any other handy tools you've got. We'll put 'em to good use.

Learn more