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:

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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.

Please join us on December 14 immediately following the service as we decorate the church for Christmas. Many hands are needed to help move the trees and hang the wreaths and lights. This year we will have a special “children’s tree” for the youngest members of our community to decorate. Come and help prepare our church for the celebration of Christ's birth.

All are warmly invited to Joyful Sound Ottawa’s (JSO) Christmas concert. JSO is a community choir for people with memory loss, their caregivers, family and friends. The choir is one of the groups which share our space. The concert will be held at St. Stephen’s.

Come and catch up with your friends and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, fun, board games, cookies/squares, coffee and tea. e will have a Christmas sing-song too! All women are welcome. Why not invite a friend? There may just be a little Christmas theme….

Please call Carolyn at the church office (613-828-2472) if you need a ride.

This tradition at St. Stephen’s is inspired by St. Nicholas who is renowned for his acts of kindness and charitable deeds. Those who are able, are invited to bring a gift in the form of a monetary donation. Through your donations, food gift cards will be provided to families in need in our neighbourhood. Your gift can be placed on the offering plate, mailed to the church office, or sent by e-transfer to sstreasurer@googlegroups.com. Please make sure your donation is clearly identified as “White Gift”.

Come and catch up with your friends and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, 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.

Come and enjoy delicious food at our annual Fall Food Fair.

We will offer a variety of jams, jellies and pickles. Our bake table is second to none with pies, bread, cookies, muffins and lots of other goodies. We will offer a choose and mix selection of squares so you can make up your own box. Stock up for winter with frozen foods for your freezer. Soup, chili, casserole, tortiere.

Stay for lunch or make it the focus of your visit. Our lunch is the best in the city with soup, cheesy melt, vegetables, and a plate of squares.

We hope to see you there. Watch for the signage on Pinecrest Road.

In the past year we have lost several people from our parish family, and some in our community have lost family members and dear friends. They are greatly missed and we will take time to pray and celebrate the lives of those who have passed away since November 2024. Families and friends are invited to attend and participate by lighting a candle and saying a prayer in memory of their loved one. It will be a time of reflection and remembrance as we honour those who have gone before us.

All children/youth with their grown-ups are invited to join us on Saturday, November 1 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a special gathering where youth, children and adults can come together to learn, play and grow in their faith. The afternoon will include informal worship, music, crafts and games, and will conclude with a light supper. You are welcome to bring a friend. Just come along and enjoy the fun.

This Sunday we will gather to reflect and give thanks for the many blessings we have received from God both personally and as a community.

As an expression of our gratitude, you are invited to bring a non-perishable food item to church this Sunday for “Martha’s Food Cupboard”. Every contribution will make a difference in the lives of individuals and families facing food insecurity in our neighbourhood and community.

On Sunday, October 19, we will celebrate the Feast of St. Luke the Physician. During the service, their will be the opportunity for all who wish to receive the laying on of hands with anointing and prayers for healing and wholeness.

Come and catch up with your friends and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, 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.

Pinecrest Road Cleanup – Sunday, October 5 @ noon

The semi-annual clean up of the Pinecrest Road is today! Youth (grade 7 and up) and adults are invited to come and join this important community service initiative. Your participation is crucial in maintaining the cleanliness and beauty of our adopted road.

The church will provide reflective jackets, tongs for picking up litter, and garbage bags for the clean-up activity. All you need to do is come as you are, dressed in comfortable clothing and wear running or walking shoes. No prior registration is required. Bring a friend along

Come and catch up with your friends and join in the fellowship, fun, board games, cookies/squares, coffee and tea. There may even be a surprise guest! All women are welcome. Why not invite a friend? Please call Carolyn at the church office (613-828-2472) if you need a ride. Gatherings this fall will be on Wednesday, October 8; Wednesday, November 12 and Wednesday, December 10.

Calling all parents/grandparents. We look forward to welcoming the children back to Sunday School after our summer break. Together, over the year, we will explore God’s word through a variety of activities: bible stories, singing, videos, crafts and games. A warm welcome awaits - just show up!