We will hold our service on the labyrinth outside the church. The service will be followed by a picnic with hamburgers, hotdogs and treats. Games for the children. If it rains the service and picnic will be held indoors.

Bring your lawn chair, sunscreen, hat. Tea and coffee will not be served to bring your own flask!

Vocestra is Ottawa's premier mixed a cappella ensemble, dedicated to celebrating the power of human voices in harmony. Founded with a passion for vocal music, Vocestra brings together talented singers from across the region to create unforgettable musical experiences. Come and enjoy an evening of music to lift your spirits. Tickets can be purchased through Zeffy at the following link Songs for Brighter Days (adults $25, children under 10 free).

Come to the second get together of the sewing group. Bring your needles, thread and a pair of scissors. The event will be in the resource room.

Get ready, St. Stephen’s, the Tulipathon is back and you are invited to join our Team! On Sunday, May 24, Multifaith Housing Initiative (MHI) will unite over 80 faith communities, dedicated supporters, and members of the public for a 2 or 3 km walk/fundraiser through the tulips at Commissioners Park. The goal is to raise funds and awareness to tackle housing insecurity and homelessness. Every dollar raised through Tulipathon goes directly toward rent subsidies, helping low-income families and individuals in MHI communities stay safely housed. MHI has nine housing communities and a tenth under construction. As a proud member of MHI, St Stephen's is committed to supporting our fellow community members who are in need of safe and affordable housing. To join St. Stephen’s team, or to donate, please visit the following link: MHI-St. Stephen's Team Page

Please bring your sewing needs and thread (and maybe a pair of scissors!). We will be working on a project.

The next get together of the sewing group will be May 30 at 10.30 am

Come and enjoy an afternoon of games, goodies and conversation. Call the church office if you would like a ride.

Under the direction of Robert Jones, the Seaway Valley Singers will be presenting their spring concert on Friday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church in Williamsburg (just under an hour from St. Stephen’s). Tickets are available from Bob, Eventbrite or at the door.  Titled Springtime in Canada, it will feature music from different provinces as well as music by Schubert, Handel, Rutter and Robert Fleming.  Bob has been the director of the SVS since 2004 and will be retiring from this position in June. For more info, visit www.seawayvalleysingers.ca.

Join us for our Easter morning service for a joyous celebration of the risen Christ. See you there!

Join us for the solemn observance of Good Friday, with a dramatic reading of the Passion 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

This service, which focuses on the Ministry of Healing and the 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 Taizé Service, which will feature simple chants, scripture readings, and moments of silence. This service invites you to quiet your heart and reflect on your faith.

This reflective service will include stopping at each station for a scripture reading and prayer/reflection associated with that station. Hymns will also be sung at points along the way.

Bible Study with Evening Prayers

Reverend Lee is leading a bible study on Wednesday evenings during Lent with teaching, discussion, prayers and singing. The study component will focus on the Gospel reading for the following Sunday. All are welcome regardless of how many sessions you are able to attend

Reverend Lee is leading a bible study on Wednesday evenings during Lent with teaching, discussion, prayers and singing. The study component will focus on the Gospel reading for the following Sunday. All are welcome regardless of how many sessions you are able to attend. The sessions will be in person only and not offered online.

Come and enjoy this monthly afternoon gathering of women from our parish and beyond. It is a time of fellowship, conversation, fun, board games, cookies/squares, coffee and tea. All women are welcome. Why not invite a friend to join you? Please call Carolyn at the church office (613-828-2472) if you need a ride.

Some members of St. Stephens will participate in the Coldest Night of the Year Fundraising Walk  for Cornerstone Housing for Women. We will join the walk at the All Saints Westboro church location and would love to have you join us.

All team members (walkers), supporters and donations are welcome.

Please contact Elizabeth Reicker after church or call 613 731 4334. For information on joining the team or donating, go the the website: St Stephen's for Cornerstone

We will come together in celebration to enjoy a fantastic evening of delicious food, fashion, music and drama from Africa and the diaspora. You won’t want to miss this entertaining and educational event. There is no cost to attend, but a free-will offering will be appreciated.

To assist with planning, please sign up at the link below, or on the sign-up sheet in Church, if you plan to attend:

https://forms.gle/JcUQdXkXQAiPRSjU8

Join us at 7:00 p.m. for the imposition of ashes and the Eucharist as we begin our journey through Lent. This service will be in person and by Zoom. If you would like to join the service on Zoom but are not on our email list, please call the church office.

Join us for our 10:00 a.m. Ash Wednesday Service for the imposition of ashes and Eucharist as we begin our journey through Lent. . This service will be in person only. Our 7 pm service will be both in person and by Zoom.

Back by popular demand! The men of St. Stephen’s will prepare a scrumptious meal of pancakes, sausages, ham, baked beans and maple syrup with cookies and ice cream for dessert. A free will offering will be appreciated. Further information please call the office. All are welcome.

Come and catch up with your friends and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, conversation, fun, board games, cookies/squares, coffee and tea. All women are welcome. Why not invite a friend? Please call Carolyn at the church office (613-828-2472) if you need a ride.

You won’t want to miss this fun evening with trivia masters Ian Mackenzie and Rob Hosselet. Why not bring some friends along to join in the fun. To help us with planning, please sign up at the following link if you plan to attend:

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There will be questions for everyone, including children; and in honour of Black History Month, our trivia masters will test our knowledge of black history in Canada.  The event will begin with a pizza dinner. There is no cost to attend, but a free-will offering would be gratefully received.

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Come and catch up with your friends and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, conversation, fun, board games, cookies/squares, coffee and tea. All women are welcome. Why not invite a friend? Please call Carolyn at the church office (613-828-2472) if you need a ride.

We will celebrate Christmas Day with Holy Eucharist and sing carols.

8:30 pm - The choir will sing special Christmas music alternating with congregational carols.

9:00 p.m.: Following our time of congregational carols, we will celebrate Holy Eucharist with more Christmas choral music led by our choir.

Our 4 pm Service will be a family service with Eucharist and carols.

All are welcome at our Christmas potluck which will be held following the 10:00 a.m. service. Bring some food to share and come and enjoy one another's company, perhaps even get to know someone new.

And for the children there may be a surprise visitor. Stay tuned for further details.

The St. Stephen’s Choir will team up with the choir of Saint-Rémi Church for a concert of Advent and Christmas music on Saturday, December 20 at 2:00 p.m.

Note the concert will be held at Saint-Rémi’s (the French Catholic church just “down the street” from St. Stephen’s). Paroisse Saint-Rémi is located at 2821 Dumaurier Avenue. There is a wheelchair accessible entrance facing Farrell Avenue. (St. Stephen’s Street ends at Farrell Ave.) For admission, non-perishable food items are requested to help Ami Jeunesse, an organization supporting people in need in their parish.