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Black History Month Spotlight
This is the second installment of our Black HistoryMonth spotlight on African American leaderssignificant to the life and legacy of our belovedcongregation. Click HERE to learn more about the Mr.Don Henry (pictured above to the left) and the Rev.John B. Richards (pictured above to the right).
Rector Away
The Rector will beaway traveling in
Egypt until Sunday, February 23.
For pastoral needswhile he is gone,
contact our Deacon,the Rev. Greg Smith
(843-628-9178) or ourAssistant Priest, the
Rev. Courtney Davis-Shoemaker
(336-269-5962).
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Diocesan Bishop Search CommitteeListening Session
The search committee for our nextdiocesan bishop, which includes our ownPat Patrick, and is chaired by the Rev. Dr.Philip Linder, Priest-in-charge of St.Mark's, will be having a series of listening
sessions for clergy and laity to help guide them intheir search.
Our area listening session will be February27 from 6:00-7:30pm at the Church of the HolyCommunion (218 Ashley Avenue). Please markyour calendars!
Click HERE for details!
Emma Watson BBQ
The Emma Watson BBQ will be
St. Stephen'sis on YouTube!
Each week, we will post thesermon from the previous
Sunday on ournew channel. Unfortunately,the sermon from February
9 is not available.
Check out ourchannel HERE.
The sound begins at thebeginning of the sermon.
Wednesday BibleStudy Update
The Wednesday BibleStudy at noon hasbegun studying the
Gospel of John.
Dr. Michael Kogan, anobservant Jewish
scholar with extensiveknowledge of
Christianity leadsbible study. This is anacademic, historical-critical approach to
studying HolyScripture.
New Studentsare welcome!
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held May 3. This year's chair isLaShawn Watson, the daughter ofEmma Watson. The BBQ will givenew members a chance to get toknow who Emma Watson wasthrough pictures and speakers. Wewill also have images of the places she loved to visitwith the theme. This year, we are going back to atraditional BBQ meal.
If you would like to help with this year's BBQ, pleasemeet in the Sunday School building thisSunday, February 16 after the 11am service. Forquestions, contact LaShawn Watson at843-437-7455.
Magnolia Gardens Lantern Festival
Join us for an evening at the Magnolia GardensLantern Festival on Sunday, March 1! Discountedtickets are available. Gardens are open from 5:30pm-9:30pm.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens has partnered withthe Zigong Lantern Group in China to present "Lights
Prayer List
Thelma ShineDusty ParkerJoe Frasier
Avi WaltemireRose Adams
Herbert Drayton, Jr.Jim Peters, Jr.
Bill MereeColin WattsLucia ScalaHarry Titus
Janet Rybinski
For those servingour country:
Malik SpruillTyrese Watson
Latitia Watson FranksEdward Pritchard
Herbert Jordan DraytonNicholas Loving
If you would like to submit aname, please contact our
Parish administrator, Amandaby clicking HERE. We will beglad to add it to the prayer listfor a period of one month.
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of Magnolia: Reflections of a Cultural Exchange." Thelantern festival features custom-designed installationsof large-scale thematically unified lanterns, a fusion ofhistoric Chinese cultural symbols and images thatrepresent the flora and fauna of Magnolia.
Click HERE for details! Click HERE to purchase yourticket!
Directory Update
Upcoming FamilyGathering
Friday, February 285:30pm - 9:00pm
Join us for a FamilyPotluck and Gamenight in Stephen's
Hall. Bring a dish andenjoy game night with
others from theparish.
Warm your spirit inthe middle of winter!
Happy Birthday
Lara Beth McFalls 2/13Justin Marshall 2/14Holly Blanchard 2/15
Nancy Rees 2/16Hazel Burgette 2/16Nichols Condon 2/17
Rick Clary 2/18Brian Main 2/19
Eugene Platt 2/20Jason Sakran 2/20Elizabeth Hills 2/22
Norm Thomason 2/22Ted Keller 2/23
Willow Waltemire 2/23Myra Burrus 2/24
Frank Prudent 2/24Bob Waters 2/25Terry Allen 2/26
Curtis Estes 2/26Chuck Jordan 2/26Malik Harrison 2/27
Sam Rini 2/27Chris Pruitt 2/29
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A new directory for currently active members of St.Stephen's will be available at the end of the month. Ifyou would like to update or double-check yourhousehold’s contact information and/or picture, pleasecontact Amanda in the ParishOffice at [email protected] or 843-723-8818.
"Finding my Egyptian Roots"
Our Rector will be updating everyone through travelblog while on his pilgrimage to Egypt. Click HERE toview his blog. Join us on Sunday, March 1 at either10am in Stephen's Hall or after our 11am service inthe church to hear Adam summarize his travels.Childcare is provided.
Cinderella Project
Cross High School is sponsoring a Cinderella Project.
The 2020 Jospeh I.Waring Jr. Lecture
Drug DiscoveryAuditorium at MUSCThursday, March 5
5:30pm
Dr. Bernard Powerswill present his talk:
From Black Bodies tothe Black Body Politic:
Black Carolinians,Health, Healers, and
History.
Click HERE for moreinformation. ClickHERE to register.
Parking Reminder
Do you have trouble findingparking on Sunday
morning?
Free parking is available onSundays and for other
special services.
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This program provides gently used dresses, shows,and accessories to high school students all over thestate.
If you have any gently used purses or costumejewelry, please contact LaShawn Watson at843-437-7455 or HERE. Any help is appreciated.
Click HERE for more details and registration.
Walk for Water
Parishioner, Bret Nettles isparticipating in the 2020Charleston Walk for Water onMarch 21 at 9am. He will jointhousands as they rally togetherto give hope to those who lackaccess to safe water.
Click HERE to check out his page. You have theoption to donate towards the walk or even join histeam in walking at Riverfront Park in North
Click HERE to check out allthe details on where you
can park for free.
ParishAdministrator:
Church Website
YouTube
SoundCloud
Diocese Website
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Charleston.
Save the Date: Family Camp
St. Stephen's families are invited toattend Family Camp at CampGravatt from May 29-31. Open to allages from infant to senior citizen,Family Camp provides anopportunity for campers toexperience a sample of camp lifewith a trusted adult by their side.But it's more than that! FamilyCamp is an opportunity for families with children of allages to unplug from the world and connect with eachother through fun activities planned, especially withthem in mind.
Click HERE for more information as well asregistration details. Registration ends on April 15.
Amanda Rucker
Contact:
Office:(843) 723-8818
Email:[email protected]
Office Hours:
Tuesday - Friday9:00am - 4:00pm
To make anappointment with
Fr. Shoemaker,please contactAmanda in theParish Office.
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