Join us for the solemn observance of Good Friday, featuring the Passions reading and meditations on the cross. This service invites us to reflect deeply on Christ’s sacrifice for our salvation.

On this special evening, we will commemorate the Last Supper with the washing of feet, a powerful act of humility and service. We will also celebrate the Eucharist and participate in the stripping of the altar, followed by a vigil until midnight.

This service, which focuses on prayer, ministry of healing and Eucharist, is an opportunity to seek comfort and restoration through prayer and the laying on of hands.

Experience the peace and meditative atmosphere of our Taize Service featuring simple chants, scripture readings, and moments of silence. This service invites you to quiet your heart and reflect on your faith.

This reflective service includes stopping at each station to say prayers and engage in the reflections associated with that station and singing at least one hymn after a couple of stations

We will participate in the procession wit our palms and the ‘donkey” around the church. We will gather after the service to enjoy hot cross buns.

The Choir of St. Stephen's will join forces with the Choir of St. Thomas Church (Alta Vista) to sing Evensong at St. Thomas's Church. 

St. Thomas Church is located at 2345 Alta Vista Drive.  There is plenty of on-site parking and the church is wheelchair accessible.  Bus 44 stops outside the door. Come and join us.

Note that the end time given for Evensong is approximate.

You are invited to this evening Ash Wednesday service where you will be offered the imposition of ashes and Eucharist.

The service will also be offered online on Zoom. If you are not on the Parish list but would like to participate by Zoom please contact sscometochurch@gmail.com.

You are invited to this daytime Ash Wednesday service where you will be offered the imposition of ashes and Eucharist.

The service will also be offered online on Zoom. If you are not on the Parish list but would like to participate by Zoom please contact sscometochurch@gmail.com.

We will be having a pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday, 4 March, 2025. Just show up for a delicious meal of pancakes and all the fixin’s. There will be a free-will offering.

The pancake supper will be followed by a brief Imposition of Ashes service upstairs in the church a 6.50 pm.

The Annual Vestry Sunday will be held immediately following a brief reception with the Scouts and Guides. The meeting will likely begin at 12:00 p.m., allowing us time to have lunch and fellowship time with our guests.

Please bring a brown bag lunch. Tea and coffee will be served.

Baden Powell Sunday is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and honor the values we cherish in scouting and guides. Guider Kathy Gibb, one of our parishioners, will be our guest speaker for the service. Her insights and experiences as a guide will surely inspire us all.

We hope the 123 Scout group, with whom we share our space, will be able to join us for the service and a reception immediately following the service.

Note that the end time given for the service is approximate.

On February 22, ‘the living stones’ are invited to take part in the “Coldest Night of the Year” walk to support Cornerstone Housing for Women. This event raises funds to provide essential services and support to women experiencing homelessness in our area. Whether you choose to walk with us or make a donation, your involvement will make a significant impact on the lives of those in need.

St. Stephen’s will be joining several parishes of our diocese in the two-kilometre or five-kilometre walk on February 22 to raise funds for Cornerstone. Registration for the St. Stephen’s team is at : ttps://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=1028470 or go direct to the Cornerstone site at https://cornerstonewomen.ca/

If you are not able to join the walk you can participate by praying for the walkers or make a donation to team St. Stephen’s.

For more information on the schedule and route, see this weblink: https://cnoy.org/location/ottawawestboro

In this week’s service we will witness and pray for Memphis as he is baptised during the 10:00 a.m. service.

And stay for cake and refresments after

Note that the end time given for the service is approximate

Multi-instrumentalist Sadio Sissoko will set the tone of our month-long Black History Month celebration when he will share his enthusiastic talents on African drums and other instruments. We will then enjoy an African-Caribbean feast from Zimbabwe, Nigeria and the Caribbean. The cost is a free-will offering. For more information please contact the office. We would like to make sure we have enough food for all.

Please make sure you register by February 11 for the event as we have limited seating capacity in the hall. Once the limit of 125 persons is reached, people will have to be turned away. Here is the link to register: https://forms.gle/kqmsrTqgch293TbSA

The River Jordan Ministries Choir and their pastor Reverend Joseph will be our guest choir and speaker. They worshipped with us last year on Paris Picnic Sunday, and brought the house down with their music! Come and join us for this celebration of Black History Month.

Please note that the end time given for the service is approximate only.

During this service the candles that you use in your homes will be blessed. Those candles symbolise the light and hope in our lives. We will also take part in a beautiful procession within the church, coming together as a community in faith and joy.

Note that the end time of the service as given is approximate

Saturday February 1, at 1:00 p.m. A Conversation with the Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Dean of St George’s College on the Eve of Candlemas

Bishop Shane Parker invites all of to join Archbishop Hosam Naoum and Dean Richard Sewell for a webinar to hear news of the Christian Community in Palestine and Israel in the wake of catastrophic violence and loss.

Here is the link to register https://cyberimpact.page/fcd6vdfn/StGeorgesCollegeJerusalem

All women are invited to come to our Monday afternoon women’s group. We enjoy cards, board games and fellowship. Tea, coffee and treats are served.

If you need a drive, please call 613 828 2472

Come and join us at our Christmas Morning Eucharist, in person or on Zoom.

Note that the end time given for the service is approximate.

Come and join us at our evening Christmas Eve Service. The service will feature music and Christmas liturgy. “all ye faithful joyful and triumphant will come to behold the king of angels and adore Christ the Lord”

Note that the end time given for the service is approximate.

We will hold two Christmas Eve services. The 4.00 pm service will be family-friendly and full of joyous and triumphant celebration. Come and join our Christmas family service.

Parents, grandparents, and your families are welcomed to a festive celebration featuring a Children/Youth Christmas liturgy, gingerbread house decorating, and games/activities. The event will end with a potluck supper. It will be a joyful and memorable event for the whole family to enjoy. Come and join us.

Our Women’s group is having a sing-along with games and Christmas sweets. Spouses and friends are very welcome. Come and join in the singing!

A young member of our congregation will be dedicated during the service. This tradition symbolizes the parent’s commitment to raise their child in a loving and nurturing environment, guided by the principals of faith.

Immediately after the service we will decorate the church for Christmas. Please come and help prepare our church for the celebration of Christ’s birth.

Please note that the end time of this service is approximate.

Our White Gift Sunday will be celebrated on the Sunday closest to St. Nicholas Day. White Gift Sunday is a special day in the spirit of St. Nicholas to collect cash gifts that will be used to support those in need in our community during the Christmas Season.

Contributions are always welcome by e-transfer to: sstreasurer@googlegroups.com

Please mark your gifts as “White Gift”. Thank you.

Churches and organizations that support the Algonquin College Ministry will come together in the spirit of the season and raise funds to support the chaplaincy at Algonquin Collect. The concert will be held here at St. Stephen’s. All are warmly invited to what will be a wonderful and uplifting evening.

This day holds special importance as we raise awareness about the ongoing challenges of AIDS, particularly in many African countries. We will reflect on the impact of this pandemic and the importance of supporting organizations like Grandmother to Grandmother that provide crucial assistance to those affected by HIV/AIDS.

Evening group: A three-week Advent Study will be held on Zoom, Wednesdays 27 Nov, 4 & 11 Dec.

The study will use the same materials as the day time Advent Book Study.

The group will study and discuss the book “I am a Church Member” by Thomas Rainer. The book explores what it means to be a member of the church. Reiner emphasizes that church membership is not merely a title but a call to active engagement in our community. It's about being a living, breathing part of the body of Christ, contributing our unique gifts; time, talent and treasurer. It is about engaging in regular prayer, Bible study, and fellowship with other believers is essential for nurturing our faith and staying connected with God's purpose for our lives and the church. The book does not shy away from acknowledging the challenges that church members might face, from personal struggles to broader issues affecting the church community. Reiner encourages us to face these challenges together, leaning on our faith and each other for support and guidance.

There are several copies of the book available, so if you would like one please call the office to reserve. Participants are encouraged to reach a chapter or two in advance.

The evening will end with evening prayer.

If you would like to participate by Zoom but are not on the Parish email list, please call or email the office and your name will be added for you to receive the link.