St. Stephen's Church Hightown
....part of the local community.
The latest edition of the Focus Magazine has now been published - Read it here.
Short services sent via email.
Revd. Jan is recording a 10 minute reading and prayers every morning Monday - Friday and then a 30 minute service on a Sunday. Would you like to receive this? You don’t need Facebook, but you do need to tell me you’d like to receive it so that I can send you the email. Once you’ve received the email, all you do is double click on the ‘link’ and then watch it! (Send me and email from here and select "Area of Interest:" Facebook Services from the drop down list)
Welcome to St. Stephen's Church Hightown
----- Mission Statement -----
"St. Stephen’s Church, Hightown, is integral to community life,
welcoming and joyful in worship,
and inspiring and loving in our ministry to children....."
We are a small, welcoming and busy church at the foot of the railway bridge in Hightown; very much a part of the local community. Eucharistic worship, every Sunday at 10.30am, is ”middle of the road” and there are alternative worship opportunities: BCP (Book of Common Prayer) Evensong every Sunday at 6.00pm.
Enquirers and Nurture courses are run regularly. New members and visitors are always given a special welcome. St. Stephen’s Youth Club meets every Friday in term-time at 6.00pm in the Church Hall.
We have a large and excellent, well-equipped parish hall, which is available to hire.
St. Stephen’s has a friendly and inclusive feel, which comes from the warmth and enthusiasm of its people. If you haven’t already, why not give us a try?
June Message
Dear All,
If I had to say which was my favourite saint, I’d choose St Barnabas who we remember on June 11th. I’d like to visit the site of Barnabas’ tomb on Cyprus; it's on my ‘bucket list’.
Some Facts about Barnabas:
He was actually called Joseph, Barnabas was his nickname - Barnabas can be translated as ‘Son of Encouragement’. He was born of Jewish parents on the island of Cyprus around 1CE. His family were Levites (from which tribe the Temple priests came) and Barnabas spent much time in Jerusalem. How and why he became a Christian we don’t know but a Christian he did become and joined St Paul in missionary journeys. Barnabas was encouraging, generous and yet fallible. He showed huge saintliness and yet he showed himself weak at one point. Saints are human and flawed but their Godly qualities are what others remember. Often saints are likened to the pictures in stained glass windows; they allow sunlight through so we can see the image. Saints allow God to shine through them. Others who watch their lives and their actions see God in them.
Revd. Jan Ashton Vicar of Hightown, Liverpool. Telephone: 0151 929 3971 Email Me Here
Prayer Prompts
St. Stephen's Church Hightown - Prayer Prompts:
St. Stephens Hightown takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. |
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You can read our specific policies here: "Safeguarding Children & Young People" & "Safeguarding Adults In Church", copies of which can be downloaded from here. We have adopted the national Church of England's robust procedures and guidelines. You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at ChurchOfEngland.org/Safeguarding If you have any safeguarding concerns or issues on a safeguarding matter then you can find useful contact information at Liverpool.Anglican.org/Safeguarding |
Food Bank Donations
During this current crisis, whilst services in church are suspended, we are unfortunately unable to receive food bank donations. We would however, urge people to donate at the supermarket where they shop as we understand supermarkets are matching each item donated.
Remember the five most needed items are:
UHT Milk, - Cordial / Juice, - Tinned Tomatoes, - Tinned Fish, - Tinned Rice Pudding.
Remember the need continues and is increasing.
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Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, and in line with government and Church of England guidance, all services at St Stephen’s are suspended until further notice. We will continue to pray for you, your families and your friends as well as for all of those impacted by this global pandemic. The UK Government Information on the current Corvid-19 Corona Virus Pandemic can be found by clicking on the image above right, (this takes you to the Government Website). |
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