Worship
Our manner of worship comes out of the unique tradition of the world-wide Anglican Communion. Each Sunday we gather to hear and reflect on the Scriptures, reaffirm our beliefs, acknowledge our failures, and offer to God both the good and bad of our lives through the drama of Holy Communion.
All baptized Christians, regardless of denominational backgrounds, are welcome to receive the bread and wine of Holy Communion. All others are invited to receive a blessing at the time of communion.
The sacraments of our Church are provided as a way of helping us move through some of our most important life changes: Baptism, Confirmation, the blessing of marriage, the healing ministry, and the burial of the dead. These all represent times in our lives when the Church can be present in caring and expressive ways.
Holiday’s and Traditions:
During the Season of Easter, a Soup Dinner and Bible Study are held weekly during Lent. On Palm
Sunday the Youth Ministers learning centers is held in the Great Hall where children learn about
Jesus through the making of crafts. Our home-made prayer pretzels are a St. Stephen’s favorite.
During Holy Week, we celebrate Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, which includes a Seder meal
and Eucharist service with washing of the feet and the emotional stripping of the Altar. We observe
Good Friday with a special reading of the Passion. We conclude our week by celebrating the special
blessings of the risen Christ. Two Easter services are held, one at 8:00 a.m. and a second at 10:00
a.m.
