Curious about St. Stephen’s?
You don’t need an invitation, an appointment, or even a plan — just come. Slip into a Sunday service, sit wherever feels comfortable, and see what it’s like. There’s no pressure to sign anything, talk to anyone, or come back next week. We’d just love to have you.
Our congregation is made up of all kinds of people with different ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. You’ll find kids’ programs, a Spanish/English women’s Bible study, a Korean-speaking pastor, and neighbors from all over. Whoever you are, there’s a place for you here.
During the school year (September-June), we hold two services every Sunday, a contemporary service at 9 am. and a traditional service at 11 am.
In the summertime (July-August), we have one service at 10 am that blends both contemporary and traditional music.
We also stream our services live on YouTube and Facebook, and post them to our podcast. To learn more, visit our Worship page.
Our Youth Group went on a mission trip together. They picked leftover crops and donated the produce to a nearby food pantry.
Frequently Asked Questions:
When are St. Stephen's Services?
St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church has two different worship services each Sunday morning, September – June.
- 9:00 am: Contemporary Worship Service
- 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service
- 9:00 am & 11:00 am: Livestream service on YouTube.
During the summertime (July-August), we hold one combined service with contemporary and traditional music at 10:00 am.
At every service, friendly people at our main entrance will greet you and help you find your way. We suggest that you plan to arrive 5 – 10 minutes early to allow for parking and finding your way around.
How should I dress?
You are invited to wear what is comfortable for you. In the Contemporary Worship service (9:00 am) you will find most attending in casual dress and the Traditional Worship service (11 am), you will find a mixture of casual and formal dress. The important thing is to dress comfortably whatever service your choose!
Can my children attend services with me?
Children are welcome to receive communion or a blessing from the pastor, at the discretion of their parents or guardians. Our nursery cares for babies from one week to three years old during all services in room C46.
When is Holy Communion served and who can participate?
Holy Communion is celebrated at our morning services on the first Sunday of each month. All who genuinely want to follow Christ are invited to participate.
Where do I park?
Plenty of parking is available on our site, and special visitor parking spots are available at the main entrance. If you enter the parking lot from the Bradfield Dr. side, proceed to the stop sign and turn right into the main parking area. On Sundays at the main entrance, you will be greeted by friendly people who can help you find what you need.
Is St. Stephen's Accessible?
St. Stephen’s is accessible throughout the building, and many differently-abled people worship with and serve this church. At the front door there are several van-accessible parking spaces and an ADA-compliant curb ramp. The sanctuary has a mildly-sloped floor (about 8°) and wide aisles. Wheelchairs are usually parked on the outside edge of any of the aisles. Assistive hearing devices are available, just ask an usher as you enter. In some services, volunteer ASL translators may be available – please ask, but some advance notice is usually needed. Large-print hymnals are available from the ushers for traditional services, and during contemporary services easy-to-read projection screens display the words to sing and spoken responses. Adults and children with developmental disabilities and their caregivers are present at many worship services. Regardless of the abilities of you or your family, you’ll find a warm welcome from the St. Stephen’s community.
Who are the pastors and how can I meet them?
Our Senior Pastor is the Rev. Dr. William T. Chaney, Jr. (‘Pastor Chaney’). Our Associate Pastor is Rev. Sunu Kwon (‘Pastor Sunu’). The pastors rotate preaching and worship leadership responsibilities across two worship services, and lead various Bible studies and other activities across the church community. If you’d like to receive a call or email from our pastors, please complete an online “Connect Card.” One of the pastors will contact you as soon as possible. You are invited and welcome to call the church office to meet with the pastor for conversation or help.
How do I become a member of St. Stephen’s?
Please let either of our pastors know you are interested in, either by phone, email, or through our connect card.
What is the process for scheduling gatherings/events at St. Stephen's?
To schedule a gathering/event at St. Stephen’s, you will need to complete a Room Reservation Form. Once you have completed the form it will automatically be sent to the church office for review and approval.