SSGROUNDS.TXT (rev 01/07/02) Everything outside SHOW and /SHOW tags is ignored. Take a tour of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Grounds. The beautifully landscaped grounds and plantings are lovingly tended by members of the St. Francis Guild. St. Stephen's was established in 1944. We became a full parish in 1951 and moved into this stone covered church on Pentecost. St. Stephen's church sits on 4.3 acres on a hill overlooking the central part of Oak Ridge. The church is built of Tennessee Crab Orchard stone with a slate roof. The landscaping make this one of the prettiest spots in Oak Ridge. St. Francis Guild meets every Saturday morning when the temperature is above 60 degrees. A new addition now houses the Church Offices. It also provides a covered entrance, and handicapped access to our new elevator. Text goes here. Text goes here. A view towards the Educational wing. This wing was added in 1963. In addition to 8 classrooms/nurseries and 2 offices, the wing now contains St. Alban's Chapel, the church parlor/library, and a room for Children's worship. A quiet place to sit in the sun. Even the critters like St. Stephen's. Peonies can be quite tasty. A mature magnolia in bloom. St. Francis's grove: A quiet retreat for meditation and reflection. St. Francis garden. The path to the wild flower garden. The Grove of tall pines where there is fellowship and outdoor services. St. Francis. Mushrooms. A huge lily. The grove benches for seating and an 'altar.' Beside the nave. Path to the front of St. Stephen's from the rear parking lot. St. Fiacre in the small garden just to the right of the rear door. Lush greenery and a purple contrast. Silhouette. == end of file ==