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....."

Inside St. Stephen's Church Hightown

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 ”liberal Catholic” 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?

Sunday 10:30am Eucharist (First Sunday of the month All Age Eucharist)
Sunday 6:00pm BCP Evening Prayer (Fourth Sunday of the month BCP Holy Communion)

Sunday 4:00pm Toddler Church (Second Sunday of the month)
Wednesday 10:30 am Eucharist
Friday 9:30am Morning Prayer

July Letter...

Revd. Keith Thornborough

Vicar's Letter - July

Dear friends,

“One more step along the world I go, one more step along the world I go. From the old things to the new keep me travelling along with you”.

Words from a much-loved hymn, that always comes into its own at this time of year. It is a favourite school hymn and is often used at school leavers’ services as children prepare for changing schools or moving out into the wider world.

It was a pleasure for me to attend Trinity St Peter’s School last month, to take an assembly there. I used the text from 2 Corinthians 12: 10-12 about how in our weaknesses, the power of God in us makes us strong. A good thought to keep with us. One more step for me though, is not just a hymn, but a prayer. A prayer for children that they will always know God’s presence, strength and love with them wherever they go, but also a prayer for us as we face changes in our lives.

Later this month, I will be reading ‘Banns of Marriage’ for the first time at St Stephen’s, and that’s a real joy! Oriana and Callum will be getting married here, next month, and we pray that they will know God’s love and presence with them as they travel into this new phase of their lives together. For others, this time of year can mean a change of jobs or moving house. We pray for good endings and joyful new beginnings.

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St. Stephen’s Church Hall

The hall has recently undergone refurbishment involving a new ceiling,lighting and a reseal of our parquet floor.

The P.C.C. and congregation of St. Stephens would like to give thanks to everyone in the community, who contributed to the cost of the new ceiling and lighting system.

Together we raised £20,706 pounds for which we, at the church,are extremely grateful.

The Hall, adjoining our Community garden and land for outside activities also has kitchen facilities and can seat approximately 100 people.

It is available for HIRE and can be used for a variety of purposes.

For enquiries on availability please contact Mrs Sally Fraser 0151 929 2370

Prayer Prompts

St. Stephen's Hightown takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously.

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 LiverpoolCofE.org/safeguarding-matters/

Compassionate Acts - Formby Food Pantry

The following are the most needed items at present:

Savoury crackers, pasta sauce, corned beef, tinned ham, tinned fruit, tinned tomatoes, instant noodles, tomato sauce, brown sauce, mayonnaise, long life juice, cordial, UHT milk, Jam and any "Free From" items.

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