St. Stephen's Lutheran Church

This is the week in which Americans celebrate the Fourth of July. I hope that this is a safe space for me to come out as one who is...

A critical medical diagnosis during Holy Week has started our family on what is sometimes called “a journey.” Now we’re home with signs...

I was listening to the audio of a cable-channel show. I don't watch the show itself. I find some of the people to be incredibly annoying....

I think that there are many of us that take air conditioning for granted. Craig and I live in a 124-year-old home (that’s rather young...

About 15 years ago, we had a vicar at St. Stephen's. Vicar Lynell was here on Sundays, she assisted with worship, and worked with the...

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon...

Pastor Jason posted a photo to Facebook of his beautiful backyard area with flowers and a fountain. He then posted a photo of the same...

My family, like all Americans (with the exception of native folk), were immigrants. In the 1920’s we came to Chicago via Ellis Island -...

Earlier this year, the United Methodist Church voted no on sanctioning same-sex marriages or allowing openly gay pastors. While there are...

Did you know that Easter is not just a single Sunday, but a season of celebration from Easter Sunday to Pentecost...that’s fifty days!...