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 on Zoom.
Sunday Forum
New Formation Series begins in the fall.
Sunday Service
(1st Sunday of the month at 9:30 AM)
Join us on the first Sunday of each month at 9:30 AM in the Havens Center. Typically, we gather to pack rice and beans for our ministry partner, the Christian Community Service Center (CCSC), to distribute to their clients. We also occasionally write cards for homeless youth and elders and assemble food packs from donations to our Little Pantry. These are then easily distributed to neighbors who visit St. Stephens for food assistance.
In-Person Bible Study on Tuesdays
Faith & Justice Group
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM on Zoom.
This group meets online to discuss books, documentaries, or other resources dealing with issues on race and gender. The meeting times are generally on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm except for holiday breaks. Past titles of study include: “Rest is Resistance,” by Tricia Hersey “To Tell the Truth Freely: The Life of Ida B. Wells” by Mia Bay, and “Inventing Latinos: A New Story of American Racism” by Laura G’omez.
For more information, check our calendar.
Neighborhood Lunch
(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.
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.