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Sunday Worship
Our Sunday 9:30am worship service makes use of a variety of music and modern liturgies. We strive to use inclusive language and gender neutral language for God. We invite you to join us!
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Saturday Table
Every third Saturday of the month at noon St. Stephen’s parishioners host a hot meal for those in our wider community desiring food or community. Members of Occidental Laguna Sangha host at St. Stephen’s when there is a 5th Saturday in the month.
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Godly Play
During the 9:30am service each Sunday, children ages 3 to 12 are invited to attend “Godly Play.” This Montessori based curriculum communicates Biblical stories, parables and Christian tradition through story, wonder, and play. Nurturing spiritual lives by honoring the centrality, competency, and capacity of children.
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Choir
Under the leadership of our minister of music, Miles McKenzie, the St. Stephen’s choir helps lead worship every Sunday. They rehearse Wednesday evenings. All are welcome to join. No prior musical experience is required.
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Adult Formation
Throughout the year we offer a variety of opportunities to grow in faith and understanding of our tradtion. Past formation has included night-time prayer walks, post-worship “Sunday Shares,” and adult classes with soup suppers. In the past, we have read and discussed books such as Phyllis Tickle’s The Great Emergence and Marcus Borg’s The Heart of Christianity.
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The Inter-Church Food Pantry
The pantry provides emergency food to people living in the greater Sebastopol area. It is located at the head of the St. Stephen’s parking lot and is operated by a group of Sebastopol churches. St. Stephen’s members take part by contributing food, serving on the board and volunteering at the pantry. The Pantry is open every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to Noon. 707-823-2483
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The Playground
The Playground is a vision of church as a playground café—a place where children, parents, and other adults might come to play, to be nourished, to build community, to engage in deep conversation, and to journey together across our spiritual diversity. Learn More
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Friends of the Garden
This group consists of parishioners and of community members who love and care for our land. They usually meet on Thursday mornings to weed, trim, mulch, etc. All are welcome!
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Mary & Divine Feminine
This is primarily a women’s group meeting usually on the second Tuesday of each month. And several times a year we offer gatherings for men, women, and children—events where all are welcome. When we open our gatherings for Our Lady of Guadalupe's story December 12th , & the Beloved Mary service on December 12th to the wider community.
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Aging with Grace
The Aging Gracefully group meets on the third Thursday in the Parish Hall from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Currently, we are reading Joan Chittister’s The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully. We read two chapters per meeting. We talk openly, with a great deal of kindness and humor. Please join us!
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Ki Development and Ki Aikido Workshop
Most Wednesdays at 10:30am, Bill Phillips, 2nd Dan and Associate Lecturer in Ki Aikido and Ki Development, leads a free workshop for adults in the Parish Hall. The class uses breathing, meditation, and martial arts techniques to build mind-body coordination, awareness, relaxation, and self-control. Open to all abilities, it focuses on unifying mind and body while providing practical tools to reduce stress and handle daily challenges in a relaxed, welcoming environment. More info about Ki Aikido: https://www.kionline.org/
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Sacred Song Circle
Sacred Song Circle is our monthly gathering held on the fourth Friday of each month at 6:00pm in the sanctuary. It is a time to unite through the healing power of song, offering a space for reflection, connection, and community. All are welcome.