For Children and Youth
St. Stephen’s strives to be a welcoming place for all people. Our families with children and youth include all kinds and sorts of families: single parents, LGBTQ families, multi-generational families, blended families, and everything in between. We strive to provide our young people with a safe, vibrant, multi-generational worshipping community that knows and supports them as they learn about God and integrate their faith into their lives. We want to support families with children and youth as they strive to support their own children, and offer a variety of family friendly events, as well as formation opportunities.
During worship
Children of all ages are welcome to join us in worship. Our 808am worship (begins 8/10/25) is designed to be child friendly with storytelling, reflection, and hands on stations. During 10:15am Worship, kids are invited to come forward for a special children’s sermon and blessing then head to children’s chapel until communion. Worship bags are available to use in the pews. For children who need wiggle room, families may use the library (at the back of the Sanctuary) where adults can still observe worship and listen to the service. We want you to do whatever works best for you and your family.
nursery care
We offer nursery care for children under 5 in the Library behind the Sanctuary.
sunday school
9am Sundays (Sept-May)
We follow a Godly Play curriculum with our youngest children (preschool-early elementary). It is hands-on Montessori like program where children explore the stories of the Bible and the church year (think Christmas, Easter, etc). Older elementary kids engage in a similar process with more time for reading & reflection.
Youth Group
9am sundays (Sept-May)
Our youth group follows Journey to Adulthood curriculum engaging with 6th-9th graders in Bible study, spiritual formation, and service projects. They also plan social gatherings and join in diocesan youth events.
All of our children and youth ministries are led by staff and volunteers who love caring for children and youth and who have been screened and trained.
UPCOMING EVENTS
March
3/29 9am Holy Week Intergenerational Activities
April
4/5 Easter egg hunt follows 10:15 worship
May
5/2 @9am Youth Group Fun event TBD
5/17 End of Sunday school celebration
5/24 9am Pentecost Intergenerational
