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Author: The Rev. Karl Stevens

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Sign-Up to Help Lead Worship

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:June 26, 2022
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Liturgy is classically known as "the work of the people." Although a priest preside over our worship, for our services to be as meaningful as they can be many other…

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Petition

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:June 20, 2022
  • Post category:Adult Formation/Prayer and Spiritual Practices
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Image: The Temptation of St Anthony, engraving by Martin Schongauer, c. 1470–75 After offering an invocation that leads me through a door into the divine presence, I often find that my…

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Invocation

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:June 17, 2022
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A few years ago, I spent the summer praying through the Jawshan Kabir, a remarkable Islamic text that lists more than a thousand names for God. I was merely a…

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Read more about the article Elaborating the Shape of Prayer

Elaborating the Shape of Prayer

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:June 15, 2022
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Faiths tend to build expectations for prayer, which can almost be thought of as a form of manners. Breaking the prayer form is impolite. God, of course, can handle impolite…

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Episcopalians at Pride

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:June 15, 2022
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Pride Mass Thursday June 16 – 7 pm Trinity on Capital Square The Episcopal Churches across central Ohio are excited to announce this year’s Pride Mass. We’re gathering at Trinity…

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The Peace of God

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:June 9, 2022
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There are many ways of praying and thinking about prayer. A common one is to consider prayer a kind of conversation with God. This conversation can take any shape and…

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Read more about the article Entering the Divine Reality Through Prayer, Part One

Entering the Divine Reality Through Prayer, Part One

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:June 4, 2022
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In a previous post, I talked about ways to open a door into the divine reality that Christians call the Kingdom of God. I mentioned prayer in passing before going…

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Read more about the article Background Checks for Gun Safety Now! Interfaith Action and Vigil on Sunday

Background Checks for Gun Safety Now! Interfaith Action and Vigil on Sunday

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:May 25, 2022
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I write with a heavy heart and deep sadness as we consider the news from Texas. Yesterday an 18 year old gunman killed nineteen children and two teachers at Robb…

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Columbus Pride on June 18

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:May 17, 2022
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This June, St. Stephen's will join Episcopal parishes from across Central Ohio to take part in the 2022 Stonewall Columbus Pride Parade and Festival.  All are invited to participate by…

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Read more about the article A Necessary Corrective

A Necessary Corrective

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:May 13, 2022
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I've been writing about worship as a way of entering an alternate reality, which Christians might call the Courts of Heaven, The Heavenly City, The Heavenly Banquet, The Resurrection Life,…

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We have a small lot that fills up quickly on Sunday mornings. Overflow parking is available in the ARPS Garage on College Road, kitty-corner from the church.

Worship Times

We require vaccination against Covid-19  for attendance at in-person services. Unvaccinated people are welcome to join us online.

A link to this Sunday's Bulletin can be found in this post.

8:30 AM In-person and on Zoom. If you plan to join us on Zoom, please click here to join the service.

10:30 AM In-person and streaming to Facebook and Youtube. Please click here to find links to the service on Facebook and Youtube.

Midday Prayer We meet in the sanctuary at 12:15 on Wednesdays, and have lunch together after the service.

Centering Prayer on Wednesdays at 8:00 AM. To join, click here. To learn more about Centering Prayer, click here.

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30 West Woodruff Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43210
Phone: 614-294-3749
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