Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England' material which is included in this service is copyright
© The Archbishops' Council 2006
Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England, Times & Seasons and Patterns for Worship (1995) , material from which is included in this service, is copyright © The Archbishops' Council 2006 and published by Church House Publishing.
Exciting Holiness, © 1997 European Province of the Society of St Francis.
Video © Martin Stacey
Welcome to our website
St Stephen's church is now open for public services.
See below for more details.
We look forward to welcoming you back
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
Election results from our Annual meeting can be found here
Sunday Services in Church
Church is now open for our regular Sunday morning Eucharist service at 9 am. You MUST book a place with Marilyn if you wish to attend any of these services and please remember that you must still wear a mask inside church at all times, sanitise your hands and maintain 2m social distancing. These rules still apply even if you have received your Covid vaccination.
On-line Services
We have live-stream and video services for you to watch and worship at home.
VIDEO SERVICES
Rev. Shelagh will be recording a short, weekly 'Service of the Word' on this website.
Click here to access these videos
LIVE-STREAMING
You can watch our Sunday Eucharist, Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer services live-streamed on facebook. Click here for more details.
A prayer for these difficult times
Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy
in this time of uncertainty and distress.
Sustain and support the anxious and fearful,
and lift up all who are brought low;
that we may rejoice in your comfort
knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amen.
God of compassion,
be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation.
In their loneliness, be their consolation;
in their anxiety, be their hope;
in their darkness, be their light;
through him who suffered alone on the cross,
but reigns with you in glory,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Resources for prayer and worship at home
Spiritual Direction Training Courses – September 2021
Spiritual Direction Training will resume in September 2021 with two innovative and exciting courses designed to equip all who feel called to explore their spiritual journey and the ministry of spiritual companionship. Find out more here, including dates and how to apply. Applications are open until Monday, May 24 so make sure to book your place if you're interested.
The Diocesan website has a list of digital resources which are easily available for anyone seeking help with prayer and worship at home. Please click here and then scroll down towards the bottom of the page.
Coronavirus information Links
Below are links to organisations where you will find up to date information on the Coronavirus and what to do.
Information from the UK Government
Information from the NHS
Information from Church of England
Information from the World Health Organisation
