Worship Services at St. Stephen
Sunday Worship Services
St. Stephen holds a tradition of formal, liturgical worship
that is unique among Presbyterian churches in the area. Two
worship services are held each Sunday and a service of
morning prayer is held in the chapel on Thursday.
In addition, at various times during the year, we offer
services of choral evensong, evening prayer, services of
compline, ecumenical services, and services for wholeness.
8:30 a.m. Service for the Lord's Day with the Lord's
Supper
The early service, held in the west transept without choir,
is liturgically ordered, but offers a quieter, simpler
format. Communion by intinction is offered at each service.
About 50-60 individuals gather for the service, which is
held in the West Transept of the Sanctuary at 8:30 a.m. A
nursery is provided.
 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
Held in the main sanctuary, the 11 a.m. service has its
roots deep within the Reformed tradition and includes a
procession with choir, along with hymns, service music,
and anthems. The Lord’s Supper is celebrated about 11 times
a year and during major Christian festivals. A nursery is
provided.
Thursday Service of Morning Prayer
Beginning at 7:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Trinity
(located on the north end of the Education building adjacent
to the church office), this 20-minute service is followed by
a breakfast in the Parish Hall provided by different people
each week. You can be at work or into another activity by
8:00 a.m.
Additional Worship Opportunities
Special worship services important to the life of St.
Stephen include Advent Lessons and Carols, Christmas Eve
services, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week services including Maundy
Thursday and Good Friday, Service of Easter Lessons and
Carols, Independence Sunday, Taizé, Compline, All Saints’
Service of Recognition, Services of Wholeness, and the Kirkin’
O’ the Tartan.
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