by Andres Herrera | Apr 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
As I continue to pick up confetti from the floor, I recognize that one of the things I cherish about Holy Week is the way we as church really lean into ritually being a part of God’s story. The words of ancient people come out of our own mouths and there’s all this...
by Andres Herrera | Mar 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
During Lent, you’ll find a series of 14 paintings in the Nave, depicting key moments from the end of Jesus’ life—from his condemnation to his burial. These paintings were created to accompany the devotion known as the “Way of the Cross” or...
by Andres Herrera | Dec 22, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized
There is a time for getting ready and a time for moving from expectation and into being. As we draw near to the fullness of Advent and the mystery of Christmas, this is a time for being deeply present to the wonder now unfolding and to goodness so abundant that there...
by Andres Herrera | Nov 9, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized
People of God, On the morning after the election, I sat on the floor in the Nave leading Chapel with our students. I wasn’t sure what I would say to them. So we lit our candles, watched its light move and change, and we sang the songs about peace and community we sing...
by Andres Herrera | Jul 26, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized
Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As we mentioned a couple of weeks ago, we will once again be using Holy Cow! Consulting’s Congregational Assessment Tool (CAT) to gather your input about abilities and skills we seek in our next Rector. The survey...
by Andres Herrera | Jul 13, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized
Grace, peace, and electricity to you from God and our recovering power grid, Everyone has been impacted this week, and signs of God’s love shine through you in the midst of it. Here’s what this has looked like within the life of St. Stephen’s. Lots of our people have...
