Serving Together

St. Stephen's seeks to be the heart and hands of Christ to each other and in the world. God has called us to ministry in Aurora. To do this we partner with our neighbors to build a community that is safe, where hope lives.

serving those in need in our community

Aurora Interfaith food pantry

St. Stephen’s collects food to distribute to those in need in our community through the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry. We especially appreciate donations of

  • Ready to eat food like soups, pastas, chili and stews (either with pull tops that can be eaten out of the can or in trays)

  • Granola bars and packaged crackers

  • Shelve stable pantry items like: Peanut butter, Canned fruit, Canned veggies, Canned beans, Dried pasta & pasta sauces, whole grain cereal

  • Toilet paper, paper towels, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner.

Habitat for Humanity

We currently volunteer at the Mountain View Habitat site, primarily by preparing and serving lunch to volunteers at the site. Keep your eyes on the newsletter and announcements for our next opportunities.

St. Francis Center

St. Francis Center serves those without housing in the Denver metro area. We collect items to assist in there ministry and especially appreciate:

  • Toiletries, especially sanitary products for women or toothbrushes & toothpaste

  • Toilet paper

  • Coats for all ages (clean in good condition)

  • Men’s socks, underwear and gloves (new)

St. Clare’s (hosted at St. Peter’s and St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Denver)

On the first Tuesday of every month, volunteers from St. Stephen’s help serve food and provide clothing and other needed supplies at a weekly dinner for those in need in the community. Look for the sign up sheet at church or contact the church office for more information.

Seasonal giving opportunities

We partner with local schools and nonprofits to provide school supplies, thanksgiving food, and presents and gift cards for Christmas.