St. Stephen's United Methodist Church

09/04/2026

SSUMC Children and Family Newsletter -

Say Goodbye to Liam! Unfortunately, as of this past Saturday, Liam Lassiter has been let go from his position as Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries. This was a decision made by the SPRC / Pastor Chaney. If you have any questions or concerns related to this change, please reach out to the ...

09/03/2026

🍂 It's a big week at St. Stephen's! Two Sunday services are back, the Fall Picnic is coming up on 9/13 (bounce house! burgers! pickleball is BACK!), and there are tons of ways to jump in — from a blood drive to planting for Creation Care to supporting local teachers. Come be part of it! 🙌

https://www.ststephensfairfax.org/your-weekly-update-26/

This week at St. Stephen’s: we’re back to two Sunday services, Pastor Chaney digs into John 15 and what it means to be chosen, and mark your calendars for the […]

09/02/2026

Your weekly snapshot of life at St. Stephen’s…the return to St. Stephen’s normal two-service Sunday schedule with updated communion details, a farewell to two departing staff members, and an invitation to join the September 13th church picnic.

Your weekly snapshot of life at St. Stephen’s…the return to St. Stephen’s normal two-service Sunday schedule with updated communion details, a farewell to two departing staff members, and an invitation […]

08/31/2026

SSUMC Children and Family Newsletter -

08/23/2026

Welcome to worship at St. Stephen's!
Services will be available for viewing anytime on YouTube by 2pm each Sunday.

Important Links:
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St. Stephen's Website: https://www.ststephensfairfax.org/
Connect Card: https://www.ststephensfairfax.org/connect
Giving Page: https://www.ststephensfairfax.org/online-giving
Youtube: .stephensunitedmethodist9570
Facebook: https://www.fb.com/ststephensfairfax
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08/19/2026

🎒 Bring your backpacks this Sunday at 10 am! Start a new school year with hope and prayer. Pastor Chaney bless backpacks and talk about how we can take our faith into new situations (like school!) to strengthen us and sustain us through trying times. ♥️ Visitors and new friends are welcome.

Kids are invited to bring their backpacks this Sunday for a special blessing from Pastor Chaney, who will preach this week on Philippians 4:11-13. Read the newsletter here.

08/16/2026

Welcome to worship at St. Stephen's!
Services will be available for viewing anytime on YouTube by 2pm each Sunday.

Important Links:
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St. Stephen's Website: https://www.ststephensfairfax.org/
Connect Card: https://www.ststephensfairfax.org/connect
Giving Page: https://www.ststephensfairfax.org/online-giving
Youtube: .stephensunitedmethodist9570
Facebook: https://www.fb.com/ststephensfairfax
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08/14/2026

Sunday's Sermon: Pastor Chaney preaches on the hymn "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling," exploring God's love as an endless fountain. One 10:00 am service continues through August; two services (9:00/11:00 am) resume in September.

This Week's Events: Sunday offers several class options: Social Principles of the UMC, Adult Sunday School, bilingual Bible study, kids' Nursery/Godly Play, and The Vine's study of Philemon.

School supply collection ends Sunday (goal: 400+ local kids), and Thursday–Saturday brings a food distribution volunteer opportunity with Grace Ministries.

🔗 Get the details in our newsletter - link in the comments.