March 13 Update
March 13, 2020 Dear Friends in Christ at St. Stephen: “Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. “ I Cor. 12:… Read More »March 13 Update
St. Stephen
3/10/20: COVID-19, Precautions and How to Help
COVID-19 and St. Stephen: Precautions, Plans, and How You Can Help By Rev. Dr. Fritz Ritsch Dear Friends in Christ: The increased risk of COVID-19,… Read More »3/10/20: COVID-19, Precautions and How to Help
COVID-19
COVID-19 Policies & Update May 29 Update: Masks & Singing The session has approved a policy that allows people to sing while wearing masks and… Read More »COVID-19
A Stranger’s Love & A Friend’s Betrayal
By Rev. Dr. Fritz Ritsch 03•08•20 Mark 14:1-11 “Love is whatever you can still betray. Betrayal can only happen if you love.” —John Le Carre… Read More »A Stranger’s Love & A Friend’s Betrayal
Passion Day One
By Rev. Dr. Fritz Ritsch 03•01•20 21 When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying… Read More »Passion Day One
Child of God
“Child of God”By Rev. Dr. Fritz Ritsch 02•23•20 Matthew 17: 1-9 When I graduated from Union Seminary in Richmond VA in the late spring of… Read More »Child of God
The Cross Leaves Its Mark On Us All
“The Cross Leaves its Mark on All of Us” By Rev. Dr. Fritz Ritsch 02•26•20 II Corinthians 5:11-21 There was a time when Western Civilization… Read More »The Cross Leaves Its Mark On Us All
Two Sides, Same Coin
Two Sides, Same CoinBy Rev. Dr. Fritz Ritsch 02•16•20 Mark 4:35-41 “And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through,… Read More »Two Sides, Same Coin
Light and Dark
Light and DarkBy Rev. Dr. Fritz Ritsch 02•09•20 Isaiah 58: 1-9a • I Corinthians 2: 1-12 • Matthew 5: 13-20 “People are like stained –… Read More »Light and Dark