St. Stephen United Methodist Church

06/22/2026

Praise is and should be more than mere, empty ritual. It brings us closer to God, aligned with God's heart — and it brings us closer to other people and all creation. If you missed Sunday's message, check it out now on our worship archive. You can even take it with you on the go with links to Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Watch/listen now at https://www.ststephenumc.net/episode/hallelujah-praise-closer-to-god-other-people

06/20/2026

Let's have some Father's Day fun tomorrow with our DRESS LIKE YOUR DAD DAY! Wear your dad's style by mirroring his shirt, pants, jacket, or shoes! Or, dress up and honor any other special person in your life, like a grandfather, uncle, coach, mentor, or family friend! Open to all kids — and all kids-at-heart!

06/19/2026

TOMORROW: St. Stephen welcomes you to participate in our Drive-Thru Prayer. Stay in your car. Share what's on your heart. Receive prayer from our team of praying volunteers. We want to provide space for our neighbors to pray or hear a word of encouragement. Saturday, June 20, 9am-Noon, in the front of the church at 6800 Sardis Road. See you there!

06/19/2026

Today is Juneteenth, which commemorates the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the U.S. were told of their freedom and the Emancipation Proclamation. Learn more in this short write-up from the UMC.

Juneteenth, June 19, marks the day the last enslaved African Americans learned of their freedom, nearly 2 ½ years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

06/18/2026

So, so, SO MANY exciting happenings at St. Stephen are coming up fast! Celebrate Father's Day with your kids and participate in our first Summer Spirit Sunday: "Dress Like Your Dad" Day! Also: Summer Study Series, Drive-Thru Prayer, and this Sunday's quarterly American Red Cross Blood Drive. Get all the details in the latest Weekly e-Bulletin. Check your inbox or read it online now at https://mailchi.mp/ststephenumc/weekly-bulletin-13362167

06/17/2026

The final numbers are in! Because of your generosity — as a donor of items, as a volunteer, or as a shopper — we were able to raise $25,600 at this year's Treasure Sale! All proceeds will benefit Feeding Charlotte and the Center of Hope. THANK YOU for making this yet another great year of giving. Since 2008, we've now contributed over $250,000 to local charities and missions!

06/15/2026

Pastor Jesse led us in worship on Sunday, with a message centered on Romans 5:1-8. Paul tells us that suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, and character produces hope. Can you share an experience where suffering eventually led to hope? Check out the full message on our worship archive, with links to Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you can revisit the message or take it with you on the go! Online now at https://www.ststephenumc.net/episode/for-the-hopeless

06/12/2026

Learn more about Feeding Charlotte and the Center of Hope, our Treasure Sale beneficiaries this year! The sale continues tomorrow 8am-1pm at St. Stephen UMC, 6800 Sardis Road.