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. 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 2nd and 4th Sundays (Sept-May)

Our youth group meets twice each month during the school year and occasionally during the summer. They enjoy engaging 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.

Questions? Need more information?

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