Welcome St. Stephen

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.

Worship Times:
September 7

Please note special worship time changes for this Sunday, Sept. 7:

10am — Traditional

10:30am — ENCOUNTER (modern)

We will hold our Fall Premiere Luncheon to kickoff fall ministries from 11am-12:30pm.

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Discover Faith Formation

Fall into Faith Formation

Explore new (or new to you) opportunities for fellowship, study, and faith formation this fall at St. Stephen. Wednesday evening family dinners. Children’s and youth music programs. Adult studies and small groups. And more!

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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.

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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

This Week in Worship

The Bible on Broadway

Starting Sept. 7: What do the Bible and some of the most popular Broadway shows have in common? More than you might think! Join us as we explore how some of the most popular Broadway shows echo themes that ultimately find their deepest meaning in Scripture.

Events at St. Stephen

Upcoming Events

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Church Life & Community

Life at St. Stephen

Explore the various programs and ministries in the life of St. Stephen.

Children

MissionS

Watch the Latest Service

Latest Worship

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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.

The Latest from St. Stephen

Recent News

Recent news, posts, and articles from St. Stephen.

We are the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus Christ — in our neighborhood, in Charlotte, and in the world.