Peace & Justice

Prayer Vigil for Peace & Justice

20th Day of Every Month

On the 20th day of the month, no matter which day of the week, every month of the year, we gather for a prayer vigil for peace and justice in the Middle East. The format is simple: the lighting of candles, song, readings and prayer.  The vigil meets in Koinonia Place from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. This year several special events are planned in conjunction with the vigils featuring films, guests and meals.

Soup for Schools

Lutheran schools in Palestine provide amazing ministries of education, health and sanctuary from the chaos of violence for children in kindergarten through grade twelve. Through our “Soup for Schools” groups, St. Stephen’s people come together monthly for a delightful meal, and socializing. With their $5 per month contribution, they are presently providing tuition for children in the West Bank. Talk to a pastor if you’d like to be part of a group.

Augusta Victoria Hospital
on the Mount of Olives

Our generous financial support for the “poor fund” of Augusta Victoria Hospital makes health care possible for Palestinian refugees and villagers who have no other health care options.

The Road Home

Helping the Homeless

Members of St. Stephen’s participates as a buddy congregation with Lake Edge UCC in the Road Home Homeless Shelter. Around four times a year, we are asked to help at the church by providing a supper, interaction with children and adults, supervision and serving breakfast.

 

Equal Exchange Products

Coffee & Chocolate

Visit the display near Koinonia Place of great products from Equal Exchange. Sip some tasty coffee or tea, nibble on organic chocolate, and support farmers!

 

Beautiful Craft Items Are Available

When you are thinking about birthday, graduation, anniversary and wedding gifts, think about the beautiful hard-crafted items that come from Palestine. Your purchase does good for others! Many woven and carved olivewood items are available.

 

ELCA e-Advocacy

E-Advocacy makes it easy to use your faith to advocate for peace, justice, and care of creation. You’ll receive updates on a wide variety of issues to contact your elected officials when your voice matters most. Sign up at www.elca.org/advocacy.

 

Gifts With Meaning

Equal Exchange Coffee, Doves for Global Barnyard Project, Palestinian Olive Oil & Olive Wood

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St. Stephen’s Food Pantry

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St. Stephen’s Food Pantry

St. Stephen's

Lutheran Church, ELCA

 

5700 Pheasant Hill Road

Monona, WI 53716

Phone: 608.222.1241

Email: mail@ststephensmonona.com

 

Sunday Worship

  8:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

More worship Information

 

St. Stephen’s has helped the Chauhans settle in an apartment and provided necessities including furniture, cookware, clothing and other basic needs.

 

Donations

There is a fund for the Chauhan family, to be used to purchase items not donated. If you would like to contribute, please make checks to St. Stephen’s with refugee family in memo.

 

Rides 

The Chauhans are eager to be with us in worship but need rides. It takes two vehicles to carry ten people. If you can help with an occasional trip, talk to a pastor.

Bhutanese Refugee Family
Meet the Chauhan Family, Bhutanese refugees from a refugee camp in Nepal, who are sponsored by St. Stephen’s. 

 

Back: Bal Chandra & Thagi Maya. 
Front: Sangeeta, 14; Geeta, 11; Arati, 9;
Parbati, 6; Laxmi, 3