The Sunday Forum
The Sunday Forum
10:10 a.m. in the fellowship hall (and livestreamed) resuming September 14, 2025.
No registration is needed.
September 14: Opening Forum–A Parish Update
For the first Sunday Forum of the fall season, senior staff and vestry leaders will share a parish update, covering a range of topics. We will introduce new staff members, highlight a number of key capital improvement projects, give an update on our financial audits and related matters, share information and images of our new logo and signage project, and more. Please plan to join us!
Forum Series: Foundations of Faith in Troubled Times
September 21, 28, October 5
September 21: Keeping our Faith Alive
Join St. Stephen’s clergy as we begin this series with a panel conversation about the theological roots of our personal faith. What theology, scripture, or other facet of faith do we return to as a bolster to our spirits in troubled times? Participants will have a chance to reflect on the roots of their own personal faith lives and share ruminations with fellow parishioners.
September 28 : Promoting Peace and the Church’s Mission
A year ago, we welcomed Richard Sewell to our Sunday Forum by video. Dean of St. George’s College, Jerusalem, and a priest of the Church of England, Richard brought us insights about conflict in the Middle East from the perspective of faith. Given the presence of our church’s ministries in that region, the war in Gaza is seen in a different perspective. On September 28, again by video, Richard returns to our forum to extend the central question: as Christians, what can we do to promote peace? In conversation with John Rohrs and Bill Sachs, Richard will sharpen our thinking about the church’s mission. Join the forum and deepen your sense of faith community amid conflict.
October 5: Religious Faith and Modern American Life
Few people have the perspective on religious faith and American life now that Peter Marty has cultivated. At a time of division and suspicion of difference, he maintains an informed balance, guided by his faith and commitment to Christian mission. Editor and publisher of The Christian Century magazine, a leading mainstream publication, Peter models balance and empathy. On October 5, we will get the benefit of his wisdom. He will preach at the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services and speak at our morning forum. A Lutheran pastor who has led large parishes, he brings special interest in churches such as St. Stephen’s. Be sure to worship and to join the forum that morning. It will be a warm and thoughtful time.