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Groups and Learning

We value curiosity and thoughtfulness. There are a variety of groups, series, and events that study areas of faith, scripture, and the world around us.

 

LEARN & GROW

St. Stephens offers many learning and spiritual growth opportunities each week in-person and online. Below are some of the options that we offer, some groups meet all year long and other have specific periods for their meetings. Sign-up for our Newsletter, the E-Star, to receive the latest schedule.

Rosary Group

Saturdays at 8:00 AM in the Nave & Zoom.

The Rosary Group will offer prayer in-person and  Zoom until Pentecost, every Saturday at 8:00 AM. They are currently praying the Glorious Mysteries.

Sunday Forum

New Formation Series Coming Soon!

Sunday Service

(1st Sunday of the month at 9:30 AM)

Join us the first Sunday of the month at 9:30 in the Havens Center as we introduce our new, expanded Service Sunday! In addition to packing rice and beans for ministry partner CCSC (Christian Community Service Center) to distribute to their clients, we will be making greeting/birthday cards for homeless youth of all genders and sexualties who are served by Montrose Grace Place, and creating food packs from donations to our Little Pantry for easy distribution to our neighbors who come by St. Stephens in person for food.

In-Person Bible Study on Tuesdays

Deliverance – The Book of Exodus – Moses and the gods of Egypt – in-person Bible Study at 6:30 PM on Tuesday nights in the Common Area. All are welcome. 

 

Faith & Justice Group

On Zoom on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 15, for their Zoom session (6:30-7:30 pm). They are currently reading, To Tell the Truth Freely: The Life of Ida B. Wells by Mia Bay, with a discussion of Chapters 2-3. All are welcome to join.

First Sunday Lunch Meet-Up

(1st Sunday of the month after 10:30 AM service)

We meet in the portico and go to Jason’s Deli (located on 2611 S Shepherd Dr). This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with other St. Stephen’s parishioners.

 

20’s & 30’s Group

Sundays @ Time TBD, Various Locations.

Gather monthly with peers to ask big questions and go beyond “Sunday School answers.” Contact Lane for more information.

 

Women's Spirituality Group

Monthly activities, events, and retreats that center spirituality, reflection, silence, prayer, and personal experiences.

Men's Spirituality Group

Meet monthly over a meal with friends, pray together, and grow in faith.

The group meets on the 2nd Thursday evening of each month at the Havens Center, at 6:30 PM.

Education for Ministry (EFM)

(Monday evenings in the Gathering Area)

The EFM program is preparation for the ministry to which we are called. The nucleus of the EFM program – the seminar group – consists of 6 to 12 participants and a trained mentor meeting weekly over a nine month academic year. To register, please contact Laura Thewalt.