WELCOME TO SAINT STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
An historic community of faith in Newton, Iowa for 149 years.
We’re a small, faithful and growing group of Christians who learn together, support each other and grow in our Faith together We gather here to worship, to sing, and to hear God’s word.
We gather here to offer our needs and our joys before God, and to have them heard. We gather here to be refreshed and renewed, and then go out from this place as living bearers of God’s love.
St. Stephen’s is steeped in history. Our worship is rooted in anglo-catholic tradition, the building is on the National Register of Historic Places (added in 1977), and the church is the oldest church in Jasper County in continual use for worship services. The first worship service in the church building was on April 19, 1874.
A wheelchair is available.
We invite you to worship with us any time.
ALL ARE WELCOME
Meet Rev. Jay Elmquist, the Regional Missioner for the East Region and our Missioner.
What does Jay hope to do with his time with us? He sees himself as a coach and facilitator to help us discern what is next for our congregation to be the Church in Newton.
About Jay- He is married to John, they have four kids and nine and one half grandkids (one is due in February). John and Jay live in Iowa City. Jay is originally from Minnasota so he has midwest roots. Jay says of himself that he has always loved the Church and has always wanted the chance to help others hear what God has next for them. The opportunity to do this is a blessing for Jay.
Healing Service
Once again Steve Halstead will provide a Healing Service after worship service each second Sunday of the month
CALLING ALL MEN
Join the Men’s Group at 9:00 a.m. each second Saturday for breakfast and a study led by Deacon Merle Smith
Come join Isaac each Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. for breakfast and a Bible Study
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS is once again assisting the homeless and needy with clothing items for the impending winter weather. St. Stephen's is being asked to donate pairs of new men's socks (white socks, colored socks, heavy socks) to be placed in the laundry basket at the rear of the sanctuary during the month of November. (Additionally, if anyone has any extra winter coats in good condition, you may bring them to Barry, but these are not required.) Thank you as always for your generosity.
Worship Opportunities
M.W.Th.F. Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m..
Tuesday: Compline and 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 5:30 Evening Prayer with Eucharist
Saturday Compline at 8:00 p.m.
And of course, all of our services will be on live on Friends of St. Stephen’s, a private group on Facebook
Online Services
Worship Schedule:
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Tuesday 9:00 p.m. Compline
Saturday 8 p.m. Compline
Services on Wednesday and on Thursday will usually be in the Church, other weekday services may well be broadcast from home. You are welcome to join us at the services in church; but all will be broadcast on the Friends of St. Stephen's Facebook page. Ask us to Friend you if you would like to attend.
See What We Have To Offer
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Recovery Programs
Lectionary Study - Book Study -
Lectionary Study - Book Study -
Lectionary Study is every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. It will be broadcast live on “Friends of St. Stephen’s” group on Facebook. If you wish to join, contact Kathleen or Winonah McGee to be added to the group.
Book Study:
Book Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. November’s book study has been postponed until Tuesday, November 19 at which time the book will be, “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Victor Frankl. Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's memoir has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. Between 1942 and 1945 Frankl labored in four different camps, including Auschwitz, while his parents, brother, and pregnant wife perished. Based on his own experience and the experiences of others he treated later in his practice, Frankl argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it, and move forward with renewed purpose. Frankl's theory-known as logotherapy, from the Greek word logos ("meaning")-holds that our primary drive in life is not pleasure, as Freud maintained, but the discovery and pursuit of what we personally find meaningful.