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.
The Rosary Group will offer prayer via Zoom (no in-person gathering) until Lent, every Saturday at 8:00 AM. They are currently praying the Luminous Mysteries.
Sunday Forum
January 18, 2026: Candidate Forum in Havens Center
February 8, 2026: Justice, Advocacy, and Service (JAS) Meeting in the Library
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.
In-Person Bible Study on Tuesdays
Faith & Justice Group
On Zoom on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM.
The Faith and Justice Study Group will skip meeting on February 4th, and resume on Wednesday, February 11th, for our Zoom session (6:30-7:30 pm). We are starting a new book, Inventing Latinos: A New Story of American Racism by Laura Gómez, with a discussion of the Introduction and Chapter One.
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.
Intergenerational Service Project
(1st Sunday of the month at 9:30 AM)
Join us at 9:30 AM in the Havens Center for our Intergenerational Service Project where we will re-bag rice and beans for our ministry partners. This is a great activity for all ages.
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.