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Spotlight St. Stephen’s
United Church of

Christ, Cascade
by Theresa Dardanell

Photos by Theresa Dardanell
How does a church with a small Homewood and also for families
congregation not only exist — but in need at CES. Donations from
thrive — for over 125 years? St. local businesses and members of
Stephen’s United Church of Christ the congregation were assembled
has continued to flourish, because in emergency clean-up buckets that
it’s not only a place to worship but were sent to Church World Service
also a place where the community and distributed to areas affected
comes together. by natural disasters. A bake sale
The church celebrated its 125 at Sabillasville Elementary School
th
anniversary in 2017. Originally during Mountain Fest weekend
named St. Stephen’s Reformed provides some of the funds for
Church, it was built in 1892. Over these contributions.
the years, there were additions Pastor Beth Firme said, “The
and renovations. Stained glass people in this church truly have
windows were installed, and a a heart for the work that God is
new organ was purchased; the giving them to do. They don’t let
kitchen, bathroom, and offices were their numbers or lack of numbers
remodeled. These improvements stop them. They’re not afraid to
added to the beauty and work. They’re not afraid to share.
functionality of the church. The They’re welcoming, they’re kind,
addition of a community prayer Pastor Beth Firme (front row, on left) is pictured with members of St. Stephen’s United and they want to include people
room and a pavilion, complete with Church of Christ. in what they’re doing. They don’t
an additional kitchen, transformed always talk about what God does
the church into a community open day and night to provide shop is set up either at the church but you see it in what they do.
gathering place. a quiet place for prayer and or at the school. Members of the Their actions speak louder than
The annual Fall Festival, which meditation. The facilities are also congregation provide sweet treats anything else.”
features food, music, games, used by a local group for A.A. and inexpensive gifts that the Everyone is invited to join
and an auction, is a popular meetings. Vacation Bible School is children can purchase in secret for them for the 10:00 a.m. service on
community event. The pulled pork usually held at St. Stephen’s; this loved ones. Sundays; there is communion on
and beef sandwiches, homemade year, a joint Vacation Bible School Members of the congregation the first Sunday of each month. St.
soups, French fries, ice cream, was held at Trinity Evangelical are generous with contributions for Stephen’s United Church of Christ
and baked goods receive great Lutheran Church in Rouzerville, local and worldwide needs. They is located at 25445 Highfield Road
reviews on Facebook. After current Pennsylvania. Christmas is a special donate food and household items to in Cascade, Maryland. Check out
renovations are complete, the time for children attending Cascade the CES food pantry; they purchase its Facebook page for information
community prayer room will be Elementary School (CES); a Santa Christmas gifts for residents at and lots of photos.

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
SHANNON

BOHRER

COUNCIL DISTRICT 5

Core prinCiples:
n respect our citizens with honesty,
integrity and civility.
n Manage growth responsibly for best
results in schools, emergency services
and county infrastructure.

n 42 years in law enforcement, 27 years as a
ENDORSED BY Maryland state Trooper.
Frederick County Teachers Assn. n small farmer and small business owner in
Sierra Club Frederick County.
auth. citizens for shannon bohrer, treas. rose marie woodsmall