May 10, 2020 – The 5th Sunday of Easter
It’s the 5th Sunday of Easter, and as we have in the past:
1. We are beginning with the singing of one of two hymns. There is a more traditional hymn can be found here and a more contemporary song that is located here.
2. Following that music, please head to this site for prayers, scripture, a sermon, and more.
3. After Dianne offers a blessing you may wish to join in the singing of a contemporary song here and a traditional hymn here.
Leading in worship today are: Fiona, the Rev. Dianne, the Rev. Phil, Simon and Dianne (again). The photo at the beginning of worship service is the creation of Utsman Media and the one you will see at the end was taken by the Macau Photo Agency. Both are found on the Unsplash website.
May 3, 2020 – The 4th Sunday of Easter
Welcome to worship on this the 4th Sunday of Easter, which is also a communion service. To join us at the Lord’s table, prepare some bread (or what you would normally eat in its place) and some grape juice or wine before proceeding.
1. Worship begins with the singing of one of two hymns. The more traditional hymn can be found here and the more contemporary piece can be found here.
2. Following the opening music, do continue to this site for the prayers, scripture reading, sermon, and the celebration of holy communion.
3. After the blessing you’re invited to participate in the concluding music – a contemporary song here and a more traditional piece here.
Leading in worship today are: Fiona, the Rev. Phil, the Rev. Dianne, Amanda, and Phil (again). The photos used in the video are from the Unsplash site. The opening picture was taken by Hudson Hintze and the closing photos were the work of Priscilla Dupreez and Zach Lezniewiczis respectively.
April 26, 2020 – The 3rd Sunday of Easter
Welcome to worship on this 3rd Sunday of Easter. To enter into our worship today we invite you to:
1. Join in one of these two hymns (or both, if you’re in a singing mood!)—a more contemporary song which can be found here or a more traditional hymn than can be found here.
2. Proceed to this site for the prayers, scripture reading, sermon, and more.
3. Finally, join in the concluding music – a contemporary song and a more traditional piece—which can be found here and here.
Leading in worship today are (in order): Fiona, the Rev. Dianne, the Rev. Phil, Patt, Phil (again), and Dianne (again). The opening photo used in the video was taken by Florin Bică and the closing photo is by JESUSROCHA and were obtained from Unsplash
April 19, 2020 – The 2nd Sunday of Easter
The season of Easter is now upon us. There are two options for an opening hymn. A more traditional hymn can be found here and a more contemporary one can be found here. Having sung “lustily and with good courage” (thank you for that direction, John Wesley!), you are invited to the next portion of the service which is located here. The concluding songs – again a contemporary song and a more traditional hymn - are available to close this worship time. Providing leadership today are Fiona, the Rev. Dianne, the Rev. Phil, and Elva. The photo used at the beginning and the end of the service was taken by Sam Bark.
April 12, 2020 – Easter
He is risen!
Welcome to our celebration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our opening hymn can be found here. Following that portion of our service, please make your way to the next portion which is available here. The service then concludes with a most timely piece for this season. That song can be found here. (And the referenced Bruce Hornsby and the Range song “The Way It Is” is accessible at this site.)
Providing leadership today are (in order of appearance): our worship leader, Fiona, office administrator Adele, the Rev. Dianne, the Rev. Phil, Board Chair Andy, Dianne (one more time), and the closing song is performed by Bruce. May you be much blessed on a much blessed day.
April 10, 2020 – Good Friday
The Good Friday service begins with the singing of the song, “Here is Love,” which can be found here. Following that, navigate your way to the body of the service which can be found here. The service then concludes with the singing of the hymn, “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,” which can be found here.
April 9, 2020 – Maundy Thursday
Welcome to the St. Stephen’s United Church Maundy Thursday service. The service begins with the singing of the song, “The Servant King.” The link to the song can be found here. Then please go to this site.
April 8, 2020 - Holy Wednesday
Our meditation on the crucifixion story shifts to John’s Gospel today. That service can be found here. You are encouraged to close this worship time by following this link to the hymn for this day.
April 7, 2020 - Holy Tuesday
In today’s service we are continuing to reflect on St. Luke’s account of the crucifixion. The service can be found here. Following that portion of the service, you are invited to conclude your worship time by going to this site for our hymn for the day.
April 6, 2020 - Holy Monday
As we travel though this week together, each day at noon we are making available short worship services that encourage some thought about Jesus on the cross. Today we are spending some time on St. Luke’s account of the crucifixion. You can access the service here. Following that, you are encouraged to go to this site for our hymn for the day.
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Welcome to the online Palm Sunday worship with the St. Stephen’s United community. As Jesus enters Jerusalem, so we also enter Holy Week. Worship begins with our opening hymn which can be found here, and when you’ve listened to/ sung that, navigate your way to the St. Stephens United YouTube channel which is here. When that portion of the service concludes please connect here for our final song.
If you would prefer to listen to the audio version of the worship service, you can access it here.
May you have a rich Holy Week.