2026
Three Things You Need to Know
Check out the photos and video from our hymn sing service on Sunday! Plus, catch up on how the summer is bringing staff changes. We’re welcoming Pastor Sunu this week and preparing to say goodbye to our office manager, Martha James. Find out how you can help our community through these changing times.
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2026
Your Weekly Update
From Flat Wesley summer adventures to the launch of our Soundtracks of Faith sermon series, there’s a lot to celebrate at St. Stephen’s this week! Read on for Sunday’s sermon preview, highlights from the Virginia Annual Conference, and how you can get involved this summer.
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2026
Three Things You Need to Know
Meet Flat Wesley, take him on your summer adventures and share your photos with us! Join us Sundays at 10 am for Soundtracks of Faith, a sermon series on the hymns and songs that move us. On Saturday, over 170 families are counting on us for food, clothing, and essentials — volunteers are urgently needed. Come be part of something meaningful.
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2026
Your Weekly Update
On Sunday, you’ll see exciting new updates at our church – from new flooring in the Welcome Center to new lightbulbs spotlighting the cross in the sanctuary, St. Stephen’s UMC is looking beautiful! On Sunday at 10 am, our guest preacher, Pastor Paula, will honor Father’s Day with a sermon on the prodigal son and what Jesus’ story means for us today.
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2026
Three Things You Need to Know
⚠️ Warning: Lots of bad dad jokes are headed your way… this Sunday is Father’s Day. Pastor Paula will be preaching. Both our pastors and several members of the laity are attending the Virginia United Methodist annual conference.
When you come to church, be sure to check out the beautiful new carpet in the Welcome Center! And, please take a moment to see some photos from Pastor Minoo’s farewell.
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2026
Your Weekly Update
Saying goodbye to Pastor Minoo, prayer time in the rose garden, and opportunities to help people in our community – get the news on what’s happening this week!
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2026
Three Things You Need to Know
This weekend: a workday in Sanctuary Woods, switch to 10:00 am services for summer, picnic and farewell to Pastor Minoo, and caring for our rose garden.
Enjoy a replay of Tammy and Marcus’s duet from Sunday. Learn where our high school graduates are heading next!
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2026
Your Weekly Update
On Sunday, we’ll express our gratitude for several milestones within our church community. Come to service for a celebration of our graduates and a show of appreciation for those who have served our church faithfully.
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2026
Three Things You Need to Know
This week, we’ll serve fresh produce to local families, celebrate multiple milestones in our Sunday service, and plan for a fond farewell to Pastor Minoo and his family.
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2026
Your Weekly Update
Make a plan to vote this weekend – at Greenspring, Woodleigh Chase, or in the sanctuary. Plus, we’ll be working together to assemble hygiene kits for people in natural disaster situations. Can you help?
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