St. Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church

09/06/2026

WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO MUSIC PLAYED IN THIS SERVICE

08/23/2026

St Stephen AME CHURCH
Rev. Edward J Barthell, Sr. Pastor
Bro. Darron O. Mayes,Jr. Exhorter

4th Sunday SERVICE
WE DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC BEING PLAYED IN THIS LIVE VIDEO

07/29/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Brother William Zanders.

On behalf of the Pastor, Officers, and Members of St. Stephen A.M.E. Church, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Zanders family during this difficult time.

We ask that you please keep Sister Lynette Zanders-Robinson and Sister Lakisha Zanders-Curry in your prayers as they mourn the loss of their beloved father. May God's love, comfort, and peace surround them and their entire family in the days ahead.

"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." — 2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV)

We also wish to inform our church family that funeral services will be held in Alabama. Additional service arrangements will be shared with the congregation as they become available.

Please continue to lift the Zanders family in prayer, trusting that God will strengthen and sustain them during this season of bereavement.

07/24/2026

JOIN US THIS SUNDAY FOR A SPIRIT FILLED TIME!

07/20/2026

07/20/2026

Join the St. Petersburg District as we celebrate our Presiding Elder, Rev. Dr. David W. Green, Sr., and our District Consultant, Mrs. Kimberly C. Green, for their faithful leadership and dedicated service to our district.

📅 Sunday, August 9th
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Greater Mt. Zion AME Church

We look forward to worshipping and celebrating together!

07/19/2026

🎉 You're Invited! Celebrate 151 Years of God's Faithfulness at St. Stephen AME Church! 🎉

St. Stephen AME Church warmly invites you, your family, and your friends to join us for our Annual Kassandra Mayes Church Anniversary Celebration as we rejoice in 151 years of God's faithfulness.

Theme:
"Celebrating 151 Years of God's Faithfulness – Rooted in Grace, Advancing in Purpose"
📖 Psalm 28:7 & Colossians 2:7

We are blessed to offer two spirit-filled worship experiences on this special day:

☀️ Morning Worship – 10:30 AM
Guest Speaker: Rev. Fredrick Jackson
Christian Faith Church – Bradenton, FL

🌙 Afternoon Anniversary Celebration – 3:00 PM
Guest Speaker: Rev. R. Girard Dixon
Greater Hurst Chapel AME Church

We are especially honored to welcome Rev. Girard Dixon back to St. Stephen. Before answering God's call into pastoral ministry, Rev. Dixon was a faithful member of our church family. It is a blessing to have him return home to share God's Word during this historic celebration.

Host Pastor:
Rev. Edward J. Barthell

📍 St. Stephen AME Church
629 9th Ave. East
Bradenton, FL 34208

🍽 Refreshments will be served.

Come celebrate our past, worship in the present, and look with faith toward the future as we thank God for 151 years of His grace, mercy, and unwavering faithfulness. We look forward to welcoming you as we continue to be Rooted in Grace and Advancing in Purpose.

Everyone is welcome! 🙏🏾❤️

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, godfathers, and father figures!

Today, we celebrate the men who lead with love, sacrifice, wisdom, and faith. Thank you for the countless ways you nurture, protect, provide, and guide your families and communities. Your impact reaches far beyond what words can express.

May God continue to strengthen you, bless you, and grant you the wisdom to walk in His purpose. We honor and appreciate each of you today and every day.

“The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.” – Proverbs 20:7

Happy Father’s Day!