St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and University Center

05/24/2026

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05/17/2026

Hello all, happy Sunday!

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05/12/2026

Congratulations to our community partner, Neighborhood Services, Inc Food Pantry (NSI) on 61 years of service to our community! May God continue to bless this organization and make fruitful our partnership for years to come.

Today, NSI celebrates 61 years of serving our community. Since May 12, 1965, NSI has worked to provide food, resources, and hope to neighbors facing hardship across Central Ohio.

As we celebrate this milestone, we’re grateful for everyone who has helped make our mission possible. The need continues to grow, and your support helps us continue serving families in our community every day.

Help us celebrate 61 years of neighbors helping neighbors by making a donation to support NSI’s mission for the future. 💙

05/10/2026

Welcome

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04/30/2026

This Sunday, May 3, we’ll gather for our annual outdoor worship and parish picnic at Whetstone Park.

Our readings include the story of the martyrdom of St. Stephen, giving us a chance to reflect on the life and witness of our patron saint as we worship together in the open air.
(A map to the gathering spot is included below)

Please note: it’s going to be chilly. Overnight temps are expected to dip into the mid-30s, so come bundled up and ready to stay warm for our time together.

04/06/2026

Thank you all for making Easter so wonderful!

03/30/2026

You are invited to join us for Tenebrae, a deeply moving service of shadows and light in the heart of Holy Week. We will gather again this year with our friends at Trinity Episcopal Church on Capitol Square at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, April 1st.

(For information about parking, please visit Trinity's website and scroll towards the bottom: https://www.trinitycolumbus.org/)

The name Tenebrae (Latin for “darkness” or “shadows”) comes from the ancient monastic services of the final days of Holy Week. Traditionally prayed as Matins and Lauds and later observed in the evenings, this liturgy invites us into a quiet, reflective space to walk with Christ toward the Cross.

Through poetry, scripture, prayer, and song, we will meditate on Christ’s passion. One by one, candles and lights are extinguished until only a single candle remains, a symbol of Christ. Near the end, even that light is hidden, marking the seeming triumph of darkness. Then, with a sudden sound recalling the earthquake at the Resurrection (Matthew 28:2), the light returns, and we depart in silence, carrying it with us into the night.

03/25/2026

God Bless Bishop Sarah as she ascends to the Throne of Augustine.

If you didn’t have a chance to catch this service live, please consider taking a moment to watch it back. It has been a beautiful service celebrating the idea that diversity is our greatest strength!

03/19/2026