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Last Sunday during our All Souls service, we remembered our dearly departed loved ones—whose love continues to bless us. This is also a time to reflect on the impermanence of our own lives. While that reflection can be challenging, one lesson Rev. Vicki and I have learned is how helpful it can be to plan ahead, making things a little easier for those who will one day remember us in turn.
To that end, Rev. Vicki has created an End of Life and Memorial Service Planning Form. We encourage everyone to complete this form, and we’ll be reminding you about it throughout the month. It’s a simple but deeply caring act that helps your loved ones and your ministers know your wishes.
This Sunday, we welcome our first guest minister of the year, Rev. Dr. Gary Strichartz. I will be at church leading the children and youth program, which will begin separately in the Skylight Room.
There is a lot happening in the world and in the life of our church. Please take a moment to read through all that’s going on. You’ll find a specific list of items that St. Stephen’s Food Pantry has asked us to prioritize in our food drive, as well as a message from our Pastoral Caregivers Ministry Team below. Let us continue to offer and receive the care that is so vital to being in community together.
Abundant Blessings,
Rev. Chris
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