CHRISTMAS AT ST STEPHEN’S

Everyone—no matter who you are or where you are from—should feel welcome and included, especially during Christmas.

We want to invite you to experience and celebrate why the original Christmas story about Jesus is good news for all.

Tuesday 24th December (Christmas Eve)

• 4pm Family Service with a sausage sizzle afterwards.
• 10pm Champagne Supper & Candlelight Readings and Carols – Join us on Christmas Eve at 10pm for a champagne supper including champagne, mulled wine, and festive food. We’ll continue on our celebrations with candlelight readings & carols at 11pm.

Wednesday 25th December (Christmas Day)

• 9am Community Service – Join us for an all-ages service on Christmas Day with a kids spot, and a Christmas morning tea.
   

what is god doing in the world?

5th, 12th, 19th & 26th January

The new year is a time to stop and think about the things that matter in life. Join us in January for four talks that unpack from the Bible what God is doing in our world.

NIGHT CHURCH BIRTHDAY

12 January

Come taste and see our Night Church community. Join us as we celebrate two years of experiencing and sharing the grace of Jesus!
Free dinner provided after the service.

Newish Morning Tea

If you consider yourself new to St Stephen’s then we want to welcome you. We run Newish Morning Teas throughout the term to help people get their bearings, meet staff and other new people and take a step further into the church life.

Why not visit a 9:45am service and join us straight after at one of our upcoming morning teas this Summer.

Summer Dates:

• 16 February

LUNAR NEW YEAR BANQUET

Monday 17 February

We are inviting everyone to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a 3-course meal with drinks included.

Monday 17th of February, 7pm to 9:30pm

Come enjoy a 3-course banquet, matching drinks and have a taste of the world-renowned Alpha course. This night is for everyone and is all about celebrating food, culture and opening up meaningful conversations about life, faith and Jesus.

More details to come.

Belonging Course

What does it mean to be a member of St Stephen’s? Why would you want to belong?

We love having new people join our church family. Our Belonging course is the gateway into the deeper life of St Stephen’s and gives you a chance to think in great depth about the life of St Stephen’s, the foundations of God’s church and the part you might play. The course includes lunch, afternoon tea, a great time with others from the church, time with the staff and helpful info and discussion to bring you into the heart of our great church family. A kids program is also available.

When: Sunday 23rd February 12-3pm

Where: Chapel Hall

CAROLS ON THE GRASS

7 December

What better way to celebrate the hope of Christmas than with carols?