Reconciled in Christ Welcome Statement

We welcome all who are seeking God’s love and grace. We welcome all because God welcomes all, regardless of race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or relationship status. We welcome all without regard to addictions, physical or mental health, imprisonment, socio-economic circumstances, or anything that too often divides us. Our unity is in Christ.”

Approved at the January 2020 Congregational Meeting

Seventh Sunday of Easter – May 12, 2024

We gather on the 7th Sunday of Easter for worship at 10am.

The gospel for today is always taken from the long prayer Jesus prays for his followers in John’s gospel on the night before his death, and always includes Jesus’ desire that his followers will be one as he and the Father are one.  This oneness is not mere doctrinal agreement or institutional unity, but mutual abiding, interpenetrating life, mutual love, and joy.  This oneness is the work of the Spirit whom we have received by also await.  Come, Holy Spirit!

You can also participate in worship through the livestream and recording at www.ststephenslutheran.org.

There is usually a Children’s Church / Sunday School program planned during worship. Please contact Leslie Lapp 476-4700 for more info. The Family Room is always available adjacent to the sanctuary for little one’s activities if you need it. We love having children in church and all that brings as part of worship!

Coffee Fellowship:  Please contact our Church Administrator Leslie if you are willing to host. We need you!

Upcoming Events

  • Tues. May 14th:  Church Council 6:30 pm
  • Weds. May 15th:  Zoom Bible Study 11am and 7:30pm.
  • Sat. May 18th – Church property work day 9:00 am
  • Sat. May 18th – Association of Faith Communities Gala Dinner and Silent Auction 6-8:30pm at Holy Cross.
  • Sun. May 19th – Pentecost Sunday with Pastor Carol Been 
  • Weds. May 22nd – Women’s Faith Café Group 6:30 pm
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Sixth Sunday of Easter – May 5, 2024

We gather on the 6th Sunday of Easter for worship at 10am and the dedication of the new Glenn and Barbara Johnson shade structure from the legacy gift of $25,000 given to our Child Development Center. A potluck lunch will immediately follow in the Fellowship Hall.  Pastor Glenn and Barbara served St. Stephen’s for 14 years from 1976-90. They returned to the church as retired folks in 1997 and continued serving as volunteers in many ways. Blessed be the memory of these children of God. May light perpetual shine upon them.

You can also participate in worship through the livestream and recording at www.ststephenslutheran.org.

There is usually a Children’s Church / Sunday School program planned during worship. Please contact Leslie Lapp 476-4700 for more info. The Family Room is always available adjacent to the sanctuary for little one’s activities if you need it. We love having children in church and all that brings as part of worship!

Coffee Fellowship:  Please contact our Church Administrator Leslie if you are willing to host. We need you!

Upcoming Events

  • Weds. May 8th:  Zoom Bible Study 11am (Canceled) and 7:30pm.
  • Sun. May 5th – 10 am Worship with Glenn and Barbara Johnston Dedication of Playground Shelter and All-Church Potluck at 11:30am. 
  • Sat. May 18th – Association of Faith Communities Gala Dinner and Silent Auction 6-8:30pm at Holy Cross.
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Fifth Sunday of Easter – April 28, 2024

You can also participate in worship through the livestream and recording at www.ststephenslutheran.org.

There is usually a Children’s Church / Sunday School program planned during worship. Please contact Leslie Lapp 476-4700 for more info. The Family Room is always available adjacent to the sanctuary for little one’s activities if you need it. We love having children in church and all that brings as part of worship!

Coffee Fellowship:  Please contact our Church Administrator Leslie if you are willing to host. We need you!

Upcoming Events

  • Weds. May 1st and May 8th:  Zoom Bible Study 11am and 7:30pm.
  • Sun. May 5th – 10 am Worship with Glenn and Barbara Johnston Dedication of Playground Shelter and All-Church Potluck at 11:30am. 
  • Sat. May 18th – Association of Faith Communities Gala Dinner and Silent Auction 6-8:30pm at Holy Cross.
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Fourth Sunday of Easter – April 21, 2024

We gather on the 4th Sunday of Easter, April 21st, at 10am for worship AND for a very special Dedication of the Buswell Family Playground. The entire Buswell family will be there and eight of our preschool families will attend as well. The children will be singing some of their Chapel songs at the beginning of worship.

At the end of worship, we will all go over to the playground for the Dedication Service, which especially honors the work and life of Ron Buswell, who gave so much of his time and skill to our church and preschool. His loving handprint is seen just about everywhere we look at our church. There will be a cake and coffee reception immediately following on the playground.

You can also participate in worship through the livestream and recording at www.ststephenslutheran.org.

There is usually a Children’s Church / Sunday School program planned during worship. Please contact Leslie Lapp 476-4700 for more info. The Family Room is always available adjacent to the sanctuary for little one’s activities if you need it. We love having children in church and all that brings as part of worship!

Coffee Fellowship:  Please contact our Church Administrator Leslie if you are willing to host. We need you!

Upcoming Events

  • Weds. April 3 – May 8:  Zoom Bible Study resumes
  • Sun. April 21st – 10am Worship with Dedication of Buswell Family Playground.
  • Sun. May 5th – 10 am Worship with Glenn and Barbara Johnston Dedication of Playground Shelter and All-Church Potluck at 11:30am. 
  • Sat. May 18th – Association of Faith Communities Gala Dinner and Silent Auction 6-8pm at Holy Cross.
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