Sunday is just the beginning...
At St. Stephen, you are among a family of believers who work to be the hands, feet, and heart of
Jesus Christ... in our neighborhood, in Charlotte, and in the world.
Stewardship 2026
How are you investing the life of St. Stephen, and will you join us for an even greater harvest in this new season? Learn more about our 2026 stewardship campaign.
Welcome to St. Stephen UMC
A church home for you in Charlotte, North Carolina
Experience worship at St. Stephen this Sunday, with three options: Traditional and online at 9am or Modern at 11am. In addition to weekly worship, we offer rich programming for children, youth and adults.
Gathering Around the Table
Common Table
Common people. Common convos. Common purpose. A safe, respectful, and inclusive place for healing and exploring faith journeys and questions. Free dinner events each month.
This Week in Worship
Faded Virtues
New Worship Series starting November 9:
Loyalty. Courage. Gratitude. Virtues that God, through the scriptures, encourages us to embody in our daily lives, but virtues that in today’s culture seem to be slowly fading away. Join us as we learn what we can do to reclaim these Faded Virtues.
Church Life & Community
Life at St. Stephen
Explore the various programs and ministries in the life of St. Stephen.
Let’s Connect Over Coffee
Coffee Connections
Grab some donuts and a warm cup of coffee from North Carolina’s own Bitty & Beau’s Coffee every Sunday morning before both worship services. Stop by in the main church lobby outside the sanctuary starting at 8:30 a.m. for our at 9 a.m. Traditional Service or come by at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Ministry Center lobby before our 11 a.m. Modern Service. Mix and mingle with members and other guests prior to worship. Coffee Connections at St. Stephen is your weekly time for informal networking and fellowship.