St. Stephen's Youth News!

The St. Stephen's youth group traveled to Portland Maine on July 25 for their 2010 mission trip. Portland does not only face the challenges that many inner cities face but they also have a large population of refugee's from Sudan, Somalia, and Ethiopia. Many of these families consists of single mothers and their children who have come to America having lost not only husbands and fathers but their means of surviving. With the summer here we all look for activities for our children to be productive and most of all to remain safe. However for these families it is a bit more difficult. Due to culture, language differences, and lack of support it makes it difficult to find available resources. “The Root Cellar is an interdenominational Christian mission with a goal of uniting churches in the common cause of satisfying the physical and spiritual needs of inner-city youth and their families.”

Thanks to everyone who supported us through our bake sales, car washes, yard sale, and the many thoughtful donations! Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated!

Youth Participation in CityReach / Common Cathedral

St. Stephen's youth participated in Boston's CityReach/ Common Cathedral on April 30 - May 1 of this year.
It's an opportunity to learn more about homelessness and from those that are currently homeless or have been homeless in the past. It's also an opportunity to provide ministry to the poor and homeless by offering hospitality, food, and clothing. ( http://www.ecclesia-ministries.org/ )

Read the article from the local newspaper...