Worship

Our Weekly Worship & RE Gallery

At St Stephen’s, our spiritual life is the heartbeat of our community. We want this page to be a window into our reflections - a place where we can share the wisdom of the Christian faith while celebrating the perspectives of all our families. We hope these weekly themes offer a moment for your family to talk together about the values that connect us all.

Our Worship Theme is...

"What can we learn about Jesus and how should we respond?"

This week, our collective worship coincided with Wellbeing Week. We shared the Christian teaching that just as nature flourishes, we too are watched over and loved. This message invites everyone to notice the beauty in the small things when life feels fast-paced. We also reflected on how Jesus turned to prayer during difficult times, which teaches us the value of naming our worries to help us find a sense of calm and courage. 

Christians believe that these stories show how much God cares for every individual. The message is that if nature is provided for, then we are certainly valued and loved too. In our assemblies, we reflected on how we can find peace by focusing on the present moment rather than worrying about the future - a message that is helpful for everyone, regardless of their faith or beliefs.

The Worship & Wellbeing Challenge:

To explore our theme of caring and providing, we invite children to think about how our own actions can help others feel safe and cared for. You could:

• Be a Provider: Christians believe God often uses people to answer prayers. You could help by bringing an item for a foodbank or donating clothes to a charity to help someone else feel "provided for."

• A Moment of Stillness: Take a photo or draw a picture of something in nature that reminds you to stay calm and present.

• The Power of Connection: Write a kind note or a prayer for someone who might be feeling anxious this week.

Take a photo of your creation or act of kindness and send it to info@ (for the attention of Mrs Blomley).

Table Talk Question:

“When we look at the birds or the flowers, they don't worry about tomorrow. What is one thing that helps you feel looked after when you are worried, and how can we do that for someone else?”

A Moment of Reflection

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself." - Matthew 6:34 

In the Christian tradition, this verse teaches that we don't have to carry our burdens alone. When Jesus felt worried, such as in the Garden of Gethsemane, the Bible tells us that he turned to prayer.

At St Stephen’s, we encourage all our children to talk about their worries. By naming our worries and leaning on our community, we can face any challenge with a calm and courageous heart.