As the new academic year begins, we invite you to the Blessing of the Backpacks on Sunday, September 14th at the 10:30AM service. At St. Stephen’s, we understand the significance of education and the journey it sets for our children and young adults. The Blessing of the Backpacks ceremony is an annual tradition where we come together as a community to pray for the young minds and souls who are about to embark on a new academic adventure. This event is open to students of all ages, from preschoolers to college students and beyond. We encourage each attendee to bring their backpack, representing their readiness for the new school year, filled with hope, dream, and ambitions.