Spiritual Formation for Youth and Adults
Children and youth education
Grades K-5 godly play (Children's sunday school)
Sunday mornings at 9 AM in the Christian Education Building, students learn about God and the Church through a program called Godly Play. Sunday school follows a school calendar year, including a summer break.
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
Connie Thompson, Program Coordinator
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
Connie Thompson, Program Coordinator
GRADES 6-12 SUNDAY SCHOOL
For Christian education and preparation for Confirmation we encourage our youth to attend Episcobasics on Sunday mornings at 9:15 in Broce Hall (our parish hall).
youth confirmation classes-Episcobasics
A weekly place for people who are new to St. Stephen’s or The Episcopal Church, people who have been around a long time but still want to learn more about their church, and everyone who wants to share in discussion and grow with one another in community.
Episcobasics is easy and we invite you to join us! As we gather Sunday mornings between the 8am and 10am services (usually around 9:15-9:45), we will be covering a range of topics about Christian faith and the Episcopal tradition, as well as life here at St. Stephen's. The discussions are led by members of the clergy and the laity of the parish, each contributing their own insights and experience. Episcobasics is perfect for those who have been with us often and those who have not been with us long. It’s a great place to ask questions and a safe and inviting place to explore together our relationships to God, the church, and our faith journeys.
Episcobasics is open to and welcomes youths, adults, members, and non-members of the church. It also fulfills the education requirement for those who are seeking to be Confirmed or Received into The Episcopal Church.
Episcobasics is easy and we invite you to join us! As we gather Sunday mornings between the 8am and 10am services (usually around 9:15-9:45), we will be covering a range of topics about Christian faith and the Episcopal tradition, as well as life here at St. Stephen's. The discussions are led by members of the clergy and the laity of the parish, each contributing their own insights and experience. Episcobasics is perfect for those who have been with us often and those who have not been with us long. It’s a great place to ask questions and a safe and inviting place to explore together our relationships to God, the church, and our faith journeys.
Episcobasics is open to and welcomes youths, adults, members, and non-members of the church. It also fulfills the education requirement for those who are seeking to be Confirmed or Received into The Episcopal Church.
First Communion Classes
Holy Eucharist is a great sacrament of the church. Students in the first grade are eligible to attend this class which occurs every year in the Spring, leading up to first communion celebration at the Palm Sunday service.
CHILDREN'S CHOIR
Our children sing for us at special events and times of the year. Events announced here.
P.L.U.S.
P.L.U.S. (Pupils Learning Under Supervision) is an after-school program for the students of All Saints Episcopal School. Make arrangements through Kathy Peyton, Program Coordinator.
Youth ~ Grades 6-12
Instead of adding one more thing to their list of to do's, we encourage our church family to engage with our youth where they are already active. Sporting Events, Band Concerts, Dance Recitals, School Plays and other extracurricular activities.
adult education
women's bible study
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS - 10:30 AM
Women's Class - Broce Hall (our parish/fellowship hall)
Taught by Mary Jane Benning and Danita Fierce.
Women's Class - Broce Hall (our parish/fellowship hall)
Taught by Mary Jane Benning and Danita Fierce.
men's bible study
TUESDAY MORNINGS - 7 AM
Men's class - Broce Hall (our parish/fellowship hall)
Come for the finest breakfast in town and dig into Christian theology!
Men's class - Broce Hall (our parish/fellowship hall)
Come for the finest breakfast in town and dig into Christian theology!
EPISCOBASICS
SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:15-9:45 in Broce Hall (our parish/fellowship hall)
A weekly place for people who are new to St. Stephen’s or The Episcopal Church, people who have been around a long time but still want to learn more about their church, and everyone who wants to share in discussion and grow with one another in community.
Episcobasics is easy and we invite you to join us! As we gather Sunday mornings between the 8am and 10am services, we will be covering a range of topics about Christian faith and the Episcopal tradition, as well as life here at St. Stephen's. The discussions are led by members of the clergy and the laity of the parish, each contributing their own insights and experience. Episcobasics is perfect for those who have been with us often and those who have not been with us long. It’s a great place to ask questions and a safe and inviting place to explore together our relationships to God, the church, and our faith journeys.
Episcobasics is open to and welcomes youths, adults, members, and non-members of the church. It also fulfills the education requirement for those who are seeking to be Confirmed or Received into The Episcopal Church.
A weekly place for people who are new to St. Stephen’s or The Episcopal Church, people who have been around a long time but still want to learn more about their church, and everyone who wants to share in discussion and grow with one another in community.
Episcobasics is easy and we invite you to join us! As we gather Sunday mornings between the 8am and 10am services, we will be covering a range of topics about Christian faith and the Episcopal tradition, as well as life here at St. Stephen's. The discussions are led by members of the clergy and the laity of the parish, each contributing their own insights and experience. Episcobasics is perfect for those who have been with us often and those who have not been with us long. It’s a great place to ask questions and a safe and inviting place to explore together our relationships to God, the church, and our faith journeys.
Episcobasics is open to and welcomes youths, adults, members, and non-members of the church. It also fulfills the education requirement for those who are seeking to be Confirmed or Received into The Episcopal Church.
Education for ministry (EfM)
Our EfM class currently meets on Tuesday nights in the Guild Room under the co-mentorship of Sara and John McElroy. This is a four-year lay theology course that participants commit to on a yearly basis (if one must drop out , they do not have to start over in the course.). The EfM year runs parallel to that of a typical academic year. Participants enter prayerfully and with the rector's blessing, and each pays annual tuition for the curriculum. The University of the South School of Theology administers Education for Ministry mentor training, course curriculum, texts, and materials, and completion certification.