Inreach: St. Stephen’s family strives to enjoy friendships, support and fun within our congregation. We plan activities for our youth, families and adults to become an integrated part of our faith community. Inreach activities nurtures our community, providing individuals with meaningful, transforming and life-affirming experiences.
Outreach: Through the love of God and Christian faith, St. Stephen’s plans activities to support local and global initiatives. We outreach to local food pantries, have clothing drives and many other activities in support of all those in need throughout the year
Here are some recent Inreach/Outreach activities:
Inreach
September 2024 – Flower Power!!On Saturday, September 14th the Gardening Group went to Planting Fields Arboretum for their annual Dahlia Show. After which, we enjoyed a snack in their café.
September 2024 – Annual Picnic
This year our annual picnic was held on Sunday, September 8th immediately after our Service. Thanks to everyone who helped setup, cooked, and brought side dishes and dessert. A fine time was had by all.
March 2024 – Fastnacht Follies
For the past few years, we have been doing Fastnacht Follies on Zoom, but this year, we held it in-person in the Pastors’ Lounge on Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30 pm. We featured Karaoke, but any other talents that people have are were also on display welcome (e.g. piano playing, performing a skit, etc.). We all had a great time. Let’s do it again next year.
Outreach
November 2024 – Thanksgiving Holiday Food BasketsThanksgiving Holiday Food Baskets were collected as part of New LIFE Center Long Island’s hunger prevention program to provide bountiful Thanksgiving meals to needy families in our community.
September 2024 – The New Life Center Food Pantry
St. Stephen’s donated diapers and packages of wipes to The New Life Center Food Pantry administered by Lutheran Social Services.
August 2024 – Back to School Drive
Thanks to all who helped a child in need this school year through the New LIFE Center Long Island by donating school supplies. Many children do not have the basic supplies necessary for beginning their school year and your donation will help a child start their year off right!
June 2024 – Food Collection for the New Life Center
Many thanks to all who have contributed to our monthly food collection for the New Life Center food pantry administered by Lutheran Social Services. We collected and delivered 174 pounds in May, bringing our total so far this year to 751 pounds of much needed food, plus some blankets, diapers, clothes and toiletries. All of our donations are gratefully received.
May 2024 – LSS’s Hunger Prevention Program
May was St. Stephen’s Month to support LSS’s Hunger Prevention Program – New LIFE Center. Thanks all for your generous contributions.
March 2024 – Easter Basket Drive
By the middle of March, we had collected more than 300 lbs of nutritious food items, beverages, cookies and chocolate candies. These were delivered to LSS’s New LIFE Center to fill many Easter baskets. Thanks to all.
March 2024 – The St. Stephen’s blanket/comforter drive
We delivered approximately 18 blankets and the New Life Center (LSS) was thrilled.
