Sunday Mornings at St. Stephen’s
Sunday mornings are very active at St. Stephen’s with many opportunities for you to worship and experience the love of God and community. During the school year (September – mid-June), we offer two worship services and a great selection of Sunday School classes for all ages. In the summertime, we switch to one service at 10 am each Sunday.
Summer Schedule 10:00 am every Sunday through August 30th
We’re taking a deep dive into the music that engages our faith. We’ll explore the theology and the history behind some of most beloved tunes. To kick off this special summer series, we’ll start with a hymn sing during our church service on Sunday, June 28th at 10:00 am!
Nursery (from 9:45 to 11:15 am)
We provide a fully staffed nursery for children from birth through kindergarten, sharing the love of God with your child while you worship and / or attend Sunday School. Our nursery is located in Room C46.
Children in Worship (10:00 am)
Children are welcome to worship alongside their families. Before the sermon, there is always a children’s message. Kids are invited to come to the front of the church and hear a story just for them.
At the end of the story, they can return to sit with their families or follow a volunteer to a classroom for Godly Play. Together with new friends, kids in 1st – 6th grade can have fun while their parents remain in the sanctuary. Parents may pick up their child after the service in Room C43.
Virtual/Online Church
For those who choose to worship online, we livestream our services on YouTube.
Alexa/Apple Podcasts
New! Do you use Alexa on Amazon Music? If you say “Alexa, play St. Stephen’s United Methodist Fairfax Podcasts,” you can easily listen to our podcasts on most of your devices. You can also listen to St. Stephen’s newest uplifting messages and catch up on sermons you may have missed by subscribing to St. Stephen’s Podcasts on Apple Podcasts. We are also on Amazon Prime Music podcasts and on Spotify.
Social Media
At St. Stephen’s we use our social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube) in several different ways. You will find announcements, events, reminders, photos, prayer concerns and prompts, theological discussions, random thoughts, and much more via these various platforms. It is an easy way to stay connected with your church.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the process for scheduling gatherings/events at St. Stephen's?
To schedule an gathering/event at St. Stephen’s, you will need to complete a Room Reservation Form (click here). Once you have completed the form it will automatically be sent to the church office for review and approval.
What are the requirements when attending an in-person gathering?
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If the Community Covid-19 rate for our area is “low” or “medium”, masks and social distancing is not required. If that rate is “high” then masks and social distancing is required.
- if you develop 2 or more of the following symptoms of COVID-19 you should not attend the gathering:
- Fever
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills
- Persistent cough
- Flu-like symptoms
- Diarrhea or intestinal upset
- Fatigue
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Recent loss of taste or smell.
- if you develop 2 or more of the following symptoms of COVID-19 you should not attend the gathering:
Should you have any questions, please call the church office at (703) 978-8724.