Current Events
Advent and Christmas Calendar
As we enter this holy season of Advent, we invite you to journey with us through worship, reflection, and community.
Our Advent Calendar offers a range of meaningful opportunities, from special services to seasonal gatherings, that help us prepare our hearts and lives for the coming of Christ.
We hope you’ll take time to look over the schedule below and make plans to join us as we walk together through this season of hope together!
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Poinsettias for Christmas Services
You are invited to purchase poinsettias to decorate the church in honor or memory of a loved one. Poinsettias are $15 per plant and may be picked up after the Christmas Eve service.
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To order and pay online, click below and select the “Poinsettia” button. Orders and dedication names must be received by Wednesday, December 17 to be included in the Christmas Eve bulletin.
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Greening of the Church
Join us on Sunday, December 21, after both services for the Greening of the Church and Chapel. This beloved tradition invites us to decorate our worship spaces and prepare our hearts for Christmas.
Enjoy Christmas cookies and Wassail in the Narthex of both the Church and the Chapel afterward. All are welcome to join in the celebration!
Bird Blind Fundraiser
We’re excited to share that St. Stephen’s is partnering with a local Master Naturalist to add a new bird viewing blind to our nature trail!
This peaceful spot, about a third of the way down the trail, will be perfect for birdwatching and quiet reflection.
We’ve applied for a Firefly Grant to cover half the cost (about $2,137), and we’ll be fundraising for the remaining - collection bins can be found in both Narthexes.
Your support will help bring this special space to life!
Summer Camp 2026 Registration is OPEN
Registration for the Diocese’s summer camps—Duncan Park, Mustang Island, and Camp Capers—is now open for 2026!
These camps offer incredible opportunities for kids, youth, and families to grow in faith, build friendships, and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation.
Father Kevin and his family will be attending Duncan Park Family Camp 2, and they’d love to see other St. Stephen’s families there too!
Learn more and register HERE.
Ongoing Youth-Led Food Drive
Our Youth Group is leading an ongoing food drive to support our friends at Amigos de Jesús, and we’d love for you to take part!
We’re collecting specific canned goods and other nonperishable items—find the full list HERE or posted by the collection bins in the Narthex.
Donation points are set up in both churches as well as the Log Cabin.
We encourage everyone to bring a can each time you come to church—through the work of our Youth Group and the generosity of our community, we can make a real difference for families in need!
Youth Group Every Wednesday Night!
If you’re in grades 6–12, we’d love for you to join us for Youth Group on Wednesday nights from 6:30–8:00 PM in the Log Cabin!
Most weeks we eat dinner together, play games, and dive into conversations that help us grow in faith and build friendships.
Some weeks we’ll meet offsite for special service projects—those dates are listed in the fall schedule attached HERE.
Contact our Youth Director, Eli Ridout for more information!
We'd love for you to join us!
Melody Makers - Fall 2025
Melody Makers, our fun and welcoming after-school youth choir led by Andi Holleman, has begun!
We meet every Wednesday from 3:15–4:15 PM in the Church Choir Room – come sing, make friends, and be part of something joyful.
Members attend weekly rehearsals – and perform at the 10:30 AM service on the last Sunday of each month.
If you'd like to find out more info about the melody makers, please contact Andi Holleman.
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Click HERE to register your child for the Melody Makers Children's Choir
Bible Babes
Meeting on Mondays at noon
The Bible Babes have begun a new fall session!
This is a wonderful ministry for women to gather in fellowship and explore God’s Word together. All are welcome!
To find out more information about this gatherings, please contact Becky Denton or Cindy Taylor