From Birth Through High School
St. Stephen’s Church has an active ministry for children and youth, staffed by an energetic and talented family ministries staff and dedicated, well-trained volunteers. Our family ministry staff sends an email newsletter to parents for which you may sign up.
Our main offering for young children is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. For youth in grades 6-12, we use Journey to Adulthood. Both are highly regarded spiritual formation approaches.
We also strive to provide opportunities for parents to learn, grow, and receive support from other parents and from our clergy.
HOLY BAPTISM
Holy Baptism is available for babies, children, and adults. Read more about Baptism and preparation here.
CONFIRMATION
At St. Stephen’s, young people who desire to be confirmed in the Episcopal Church may enter the preparation process in the ninth grade or later. Confirmation takes place when one of our bishops visits St. Stephen’s, usually in May.
Young adults
Young adults–single or partnered, with children or not, in college or working–are invited to take part in everything St. Stephen’s has to offer, from worship to small groups, choirs to Sunday Community suppers, from outreach and volunteer activities to our environmental stewardship group.
We have tagged 20s and 30s as “young adulthood” but many who participate in young adult activities are in their 40s. The bottom line is, no one will ask you your age–if you think of yourself as a young adult, so do we!
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COME AS YOU ARE
St. Stephen’s is a church that welcomes all people, wherever they are on their spiritual journey. We invite all newcomers to travel with us and to become involved as active members of our church community.
We are thrilled to host worship inside our sanctuary at 7:45AM & 10AM.
For the health, well-being and safety of everyone in the congregation masks are strongly recommended. Since some among us are vaccinated and some are not, we all believe this to be essential to create a truly safe space for all the members of our congregation to safely return, especially the children in our community.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
We continue to livestream our 10 a.m. service via Facebook Live.
You do not need a Facebook account to watch the stream at 10 a.m.
Once you get to the Facebook page be sure to scroll down to find the live post.
Please make sure to refresh your screen and scroll down until you see the live post.
There’s A Place For You Here
New to Richmond? Unfamiliar with the Episcopal Church, or with Christianity? Welcome.
Whoever you are, wherever you are in your spiritual journey, the people of St. Stephen’s Church hope that your experience with this church will encourage and strengthen you.
As you browse our Web site, you might consider:
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visiting St. Stephen’s for a worship service and/or watching our livestreamed services
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coming to an informal supper
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stopping by the Farmers Market on Saturday morning
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attending one of our receptions for visitors and newcomers
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signing up for an Inquirers Class
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subscribing to St. Stephen’s weekly email, the eSpirit there is no cost, no obligation, and we will not share your email address with any outside group
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attending a retreat, workshop or group, or participating in any of the other offerings you’ll see on these pages.
Do as much or as little as you like. There are no “requirements” for being a part of this community of faith. If you wish to be baptized or confirmed, or to transfer your membership from another Episcopal parish, we’d love for you to do so. But it’s not required. Everything we do, everything we offer, is open to all, regardless of whether you are a “member” of this church. If you’re here, you belong.
Here’s an : it’s not required–it just helps us to be more responsive to you!
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| Directions to St. Stephen’sSt. Stephen’s is located on the north west corner of 56th Street & Oak Street.From Thomas Road: Turn south on 56th Street and proceed approximately 1/2 mile. Church will be on the right side of 56th Street. Parking is on the north side of the property.From Loop 202: Exit N 52nd Street. Proceed north on 52nd Street across McDowell Road to Oak Street. Turn right on Oak Street to 55th Street. Turn left . Parking lot entrance will be on the right just north of the buildings. |
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Dear Friends,
As we continue to live with COVID-19, masks are optional in our worship and on campus. We encourage you to continue to do all that you can to stay safe. We will notify you of any updates.
For upcoming services, please refer to the Weekly Services list on your right.
And, please continue to pray for each other, our country, and our world.
Holy Eucharist 8:00 and 10:30 am
Fifth Sunday of the Month
One Service at 10:00 am w/Pot Luck Luncheon held afterwards.
Holy Eucharist 12:00 noon
Welcome, and thank you for visiting St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church online. We hope that our website highlights the wide variety of worship, fellowship and service opportunities available. We believe the scriptures to be inspired by God and adequate to rule upon the faith and practice of all God’s people. God calls us to be followers of Jesus Christ and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to grow as communities of grace, joy and peace, so that God’s healing and hope flow through us to the world.If there is a longing in your heart to experience more of God, please browse through the site to learn more about us. Whether visitor or parishioner, you are always welcome to join us for worship. We are located in beautiful North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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Celebrations Of Life And Love
Baptisms
People of all ages may be baptized. We perform baptisms to anyone who wishes to become an official member of our congregation.
Weddings
Weddings are a celebration of the connection between two people that God has brought together. Let us be a part of your big day.
Funerals
We are here for everyone through every stage of life. We provide funeral services and help loved ones make arrangements.
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Welcome To St Stephens
Wherever you are on your faith journey, we invite you to join us here. Sunday Worship at 10:00 am.
If you have been doing some spiritual soul searching, youve found a place where you can wonder with others. If you have been searching specifically for a local Episcopal church, we have almost a century of history in the heart of the Laurelhurst community in Seattle. If you are anywhere in between, youve come to a place where you can spiritually search, find ways to serve in community, and celebrate where God is in your life. St. Stephens is an intentionally inclusive congregation, welcoming all people and their gifts regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, education, political views, and economic status. We practice mutual ministry the gifts of the laity being as important and valued as that of the clergy, working together serving Gods people and creation. We are a community of faith in the Episcopal tradition in the Diocese of Olympia in Western Washington and a part of the world-wide Anglican Communion. We look forward to the opportunity to come to know you and invite you to explore our website to get to know us a little bit. Better yet, come visit on a Sunday and connect in one of our community ministries, so you can experience for yourself what life following Jesus is like on our corner of 45th Street NE and 48th Avenue! We look forward to meeting you and discovering Gods work in this world together.
Pax,
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Life In Our Community: Prayer + Formation
St. Stephens offers traditional, new, and different ways to grow in our faith lives. Contact our rector, or , who leads our formation ministry, to get connected to one or more of these engagements.
Holy Eucharist – Sundays at 10 am + Saturdays at 5 pm
“The principle act of Christian worship” where we gather as a community to hear the Word of God and partake of Communion.
Gospel Based Discipleship – Tuesdays at 11 am
A brief Morning Prayer liturgy coupled with reflection on the Gospel of the week. Attendance every week is not required. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact .
Brewing in the Bible – Thursdays at 9 am
A close look at scripture, working through each book of the Bible. Contact for a Zoom invitation.
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The Rev Karen Faye Siegfriedt
Pastor Karen came to St. Stephens in 2018, having retired from 25+ years of ordained ministry. She has an educational background in nursing, chemistry, environmental management, and theology. She graduated from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific in 1992 and has served as an associate and rector in several different churches in CA. The three great loves in her life are Medicine, the Church, and Steph . She and Steph are delighted to be part of the St. Stephens family.
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“We are a community of Hope: Respecting and Celebrating the value of all people and Proclaiming the Good News, that through Jesus Christ, God calls us all to share in his Kingdom on earth.”
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