This Week at St. Stephen's | August 28, 2025 | |
August Worship Series
Join us this Sunday as we finish our August fruit for the month in our Fruitful Living Worship Series, Generosity. Pastor Damon will guide us through Mark 10: 17 – 31.
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September Youth Events
Our next youth event is Sunday, September 7. The youth will be enjoying pie in the park from 3:00 - 5:00 pm!
Please contact Heidi Barnes for more information.
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Pie Baking Sign-Up Sheets
Sign up to bake pies in Fellowship Hall. You will sign up to bake a pie on a specific date and return it no later than 6:30 am the following day to be taken directly to the fair.
Sign-up sheets are available in Fellowship Hall:
First baking date: September 3 (return pies on September 4)
Last baking date: September 9 (return pies on September 10)
Thank you for your support!
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McCurdy Book Drive
Reading opens the world to a child. LEER (leh-EHR, to read), a Children’s Literacy Program for the Española Valley through McCurdy Ministries, aims to improve children’s reading proficiency through access to books with vetted and trained caring adults (Reading Buddies) who read one-on-one with elementary students.
LEER’s goal is to instill a love of reading and to improve the overall reading proficiency of the children it serves by 10 percent annually.
How to Help
Donate gently used or new children’s books: Drop them off in Fellowship Hall at St. Stephen’s UMC.
Shop the Amazon wishlist: Visit our Amazon Wishlist to purchase books from LEER’s curated list. Any books you purchase will be shipped directly to McCurdy.
Please make your donation by this Sunday, August 31, 2025.
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Small Group Study: Friday 40 Group
Leaders: Martha Benn
Study Title: Christianity’s Family Tree – What Other Christians Believe and Why
By Adam Hamilton
Date: Begins Friday, September 12
Time & Location: Fridays at 10:00 am in the Resource Room
Description:
Adam Hamilton presents a welcoming, inspiring vision of eight Christian denominations and faith traditions. Comparing the Christian family to our own extended families, he contends that each denomination has a unique, valuable perspective to offer on the Christian faith.
The traditions he examines are Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Lutheranism, Presbyterianism, Anglicanism, Baptists, Pentecostalism, and Methodism. For each group, Hamilton gives a brief history, outlines major beliefs, and describes some things we can learn from that tradition to strengthen our own Christian faith.
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Small Group Study: The Chosen Group
Leader: Mary Berger
Study Title: Session 5 The Chosen
Date: Begins Tuesday, September 16
Time & Location: Tuesdays at 2:00 pm in the Conference Room
Description:
This book delves into Holy Week, beginning with Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, his confrontation with moneychangers, and the ensuing fear and plotting of Caiaphas and Pilate, culminating in Jesus's surrender in Gethsemane and his unspeakable sacrifice. It covers the tumultuous final days of Jesus's earthly ministry, a period known as Holy Week.
This group will be starting Session 5 of this well-known Bible Study. New members welcome – you can easily catch up.
| If you would like to connect with either of these groups or learn more about their current study, or any other small group, please visit the Welcome Center or contact Martha Benn. | | | | St. Stephen's Spotlight: Our Community | |
Memory Café Hosted by St. John's United Methodist Church
Memory Café is a supportive fellowship for anyone affected by memory loss/Alzheimer’s and their caring partners. It offers an opportunity to meet and share with others on a similar journey and receive information for caregivers and loved ones.
Next meeting: Saturday, September 6, from 1:30 to 3:00
Location: Sonshine Café at St. John’s United Methodist Church
What to expect: We are going to the fair this month! Our special music is Swingrass. We will also have fair games, snacks, and prizes.
This is not a drop-off event. For more information, call (505) 323-7522 or email ssmjens@aol.com.
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Soul Care Retreat
Asbury United Methodist Church, along with the United Women in Faith organization, is hosting this event filled with numerous healing elements, including music, prayer, study, good food, crafts, community, conversation, and an abundance of inspiration!
When
Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 8:30 – 4:30 pm
Where
Asbury United Methodist Church
Registration
Register by September 1 on the Registration Page
Details
Events kick off at 8:30 am with refreshments, and close at 4:30 pm with praise and worship. In between, participants will explore how prayer can refresh as well as sustain, create a custom praise-and-prayer Bible, discover their spiritual gifts, and find new energy together with other women seeking God’s renewing touch.
Learn more at Asbury Soul Care Retreat.
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Christian Women's Brunch & Program
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Albuquerque Christian Women’s Connection (ABQCWC) is an open invitation collection of women that get together and have fun! Each month we try to have a brunch with inspirational speakers. Along with delicious food and a great atmosphere, it’s a lovely opportunity to relax and make new friends!
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Location: St Stephen's United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE (please enter south door by the Flagpole)
Time: 10:00 until 11:30 am (doors open at 9:30)
Cost: $16.00 inclusive (cash or check only) paid at the door.
RSVP: No later than September 5 by calling Eileen @ 505-507-1904 or emailing: abqcwceast@gmail.com
Buffet: Served at 10:00 am (salad greens with cranberry, walnuts, feta cheese), chicken strips, cookies, coffee, and tea).
Speaker: Lynae Jacob from Amarillo, TX will share " Tool Box For a Broken Soul"
Special Feature: Special Feature: Kourtney Amy, owner of Kourtney's Crumb Co. a small batch sourdough micro bakery.
Sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries
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Have Something to Share?
We encourage you to share your stories and celebrations with us by emailing info@ststephensabq.org!
| | There are several ways to give here at St. Stephen's. Text an amount to 833-657-0054 (1st time requires registration). Donate in person using our offering plates or boxes. You can also mail your donation to the church office or donate online at ststephensabq.org/GIVING. | |
Access Past Newsletters Online
Missed a recent newsletter? You can now view the last three months of newsletters anytime on our website. Visit our archive and stay up to date:
https://www.ststephensabq.org/services-2.
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S T . S T E P H E N ' S
U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H
4601 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
info@ststephensabq.org
505.293.9673
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 3 pm
CLOSED Fridays
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