Morning Forum

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The Morning Forum is held on the second Sunday of every month, starting at 9:15am, between the two morning worshp services. It’s a time to discuss spiritual questions, interpret current affairs through the lens of faith, or hear from a member who has an interest or expertise in a spiritual or church-related topic.

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Volunteers are needed to lead the forum. This could involve, for example, sharing your knowledge, facilitating a discussion, or introducing an organization or service opportunity. Some past forums were focused on the diaconate, rites of remembrance of the departed, Nicene Creed translations, the history of the Book of Common Prayer, bishops in the early church, the synoptic Gospels, the non-canonical Gospels, the Gospel reading for the day, and various service organizations. Feel free to use your imagination when proposing topics. Contact Jim Frazer if you would be willing to lead an upcoming forum.

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Small groups

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St. Stephen's has several small groups that meet on a biweekly or monthly basis, often at someone's home, around a topic of shared interest. These groups provide an opportunity to get to know other members of the church and deepen your faith. Current small groups include a bilingual meditation group that meets monthly to learn about and practice meditation techniques and book groups reading works such as Being Christian by Rowan Williams and Listening for God by Renita Weems. 

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Labyrinth

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While not a formal, organized group, our church's labyrinth is still an opportunity for spiritual reflection or growth on an individual level. The labyrinth (a circular walking path, laid out in the style of a maze) is painted on the floor of our sanctuary (main worship space) near the Newton St. entrance. Anyone is welcome to use the labyrinth at any time. The most typical use of a labyrinth is to slowly walk the path toward the center and back out while praying, contemplating or meditating on a particular word or prayer. For these uses, most people like to walk the labyrinth during quiet times, when the sanctuary is not in use.

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