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Author: The Rev. Karl Stevens

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Absalom Jones Symposium to explore racial inequities, environmental justice

Absalom Jones Symposium to explore racial inequities, environmental justice

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:January 26, 2021
  • Post category:Social Justice and Outreach
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The Bishop Herbert Thompson, Jr. Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians, the Diocese of Southern Ohio and Christ Church Cathedral will present our 35th Annual Symposium and Ecumenical Worship…

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This Week’s Painting

This Week’s Painting

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:January 22, 2021
  • Post category:Art & Poetry
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Simon & Andrew, by KPB Stevens, gouache on paper, 2021 I wanted to show Simon and Andrew at work on their boat in the moments before Jesus called them to…

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Donate Your Stimulus Check

Donate Your Stimulus Check

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:January 15, 2021
  • Post category:Social Justice and Outreach/Uncategorized
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Our own Sarah Huelskoetter is leading an effort to have everyone who can donate their stimulus checks. Sarah works with people who are being evicted, and has identified three local…

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This Week’s Painting

This Week’s Painting

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:January 14, 2021
  • Post category:Art & Poetry
  • Post comments:1 Comment

Nathanael, by KPB Stevens, gouache on paper I wanted to capture Nathanael's quality of openness, improvisation, and honest confusion. I'm also exploring a visual theme of order and chaos in…

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Inquirer’s Class Beginning this Month

Inquirer’s Class Beginning this Month

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:January 14, 2021
  • Post category:Adult Formation
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We've had a number of people join the church in the past three months, so we will be offering an Inquirer's Class for those who want to be baptized, confirmed,…

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Four Weeks with the Apostle Paul

Four Weeks with the Apostle Paul

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:January 7, 2021
  • Post category:Adult Formation
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Starting on January 21st, our own Joe Rutter will be presenting a four week program on the Apostle Paul. Joe plans to highlight how Paul actively engendered community identity and…

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Special Service on the Feast of the Epiphany

Special Service on the Feast of the Epiphany

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:December 31, 2020
  • Post category:Worship
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Next week Wednesday, January 6th, is the Epiphany, the Feast Day when we celebrate the arrival of the three magi at the place where Mary and Joseph are staying with…

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Article on Centering Prayer from The Contemplative Life

Article on Centering Prayer from The Contemplative Life

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:December 29, 2020
  • Post category:Prayer and Spiritual Practices
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Jamie Massa, our resident Centering Prayer guru, shared this article with the Centering Prayer Group that meets on Tuesday mornings. If you'd like to join the group, you can learn…

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A Very Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year from the LGBTQ Affirming Congregations of Central Ohio

A Very Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year from the LGBTQ Affirming Congregations of Central Ohio

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:December 24, 2020
  • Post category:Social Justice and Outreach
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Everything You Need to Know about Our Christmas Eve Services

Everything You Need to Know about Our Christmas Eve Services

  • Post author:The Rev. Karl Stevens
  • Post published:December 22, 2020
  • Post category:Worship
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Christmas Eve is only two days away, and we want you to have all the information you need to easily access our services. Details about the 4:00 PM and the…

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Worship Schedule During the Covid-19 Outbreak

8:30 AM Zoom-only early service. Please click here to join the service.

10:30 AM While Franklin County is designated  red or purple, we’ll only be worshipping online. We livestream to both Facebook and Youtube. Please click here to visit our Facebook page.

11:30 AM Zoom Coffee Hour. Please click here to join the coffee hour.

12:30 PM Midday Prayer via Zoom every Monday-Saturday. Please click here to join the prayer service.

Centering Prayer on Tuesdays at 7:00 AM. Follow this link to learn more about it and join: http://ststephens-columbus.org/centering-prayer-group/

Please don’t hesitate to call Karl for pastoral counseling. If you want to meet face to face, he will set-up a Zoom meeting.

Office Hours

Parish Office Hours are suspended during the Covid-19 Crisis. Please contact the Parish Administrator via email:

parishoffice@ststephens-columbus.org

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Address

30 West Woodruff Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210

Free parking for church events available in adjacent parking lot, on street (Sundays only), or in Arps Garage on W. 18th Ave.

Phone: 614-294-3749

Email: parishoffice@ststephens-columbus.org

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