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Our Traditional Worship service is a relaxed, traditional service, with prayers, congregational hymns, choir anthems, and preaching. Our worship services typically last about an hour. They often begin with a prelude on our organ or other music, then proceed into a time of welcome and prayer. The congregation will join in singing a hymn, with lyrics projected on to two screens in the sanctuary. Our pastor will deliver his weekly sermon, and our choir will often perform a choral selection. ENCOUNTER, our Modern Worship service, features modern and contemporary worship and praise songs, along with a less structured worship service consisting of a time for praise and prayer, followed by the weekly sermon.

Come as you are! Seriously! You’ll see folks in a variety of dress, from T-shirts and jeans all the way up to suits and ties. Our traditional service tends to be a bit more “dressy” than our modern service, but you’ll be welcomed no matter what you’re wearing. What’s more important to us is that you’re comfortable and that you’re here!

We offer Sunday small groups for children and youth of all ages. Middle and high school youth are welcome to attend Sunday morning small groups. We also have a vibrant and active youth group, which meets weekly on Sunday evenings, along with other regular activities, retreats, and missions trips throughout the year.

Our Traditional Worship service starts at 9am on Sundays. If you arrive by 8:30am, you’ll have time to park and make your way to the church lobby. There, you can meet with members and other guests while enjoying coffee and donuts. Similarly, our Modern Worship service begins at 11am; arriving by 10:30am will give you time to park and meet with members and guests over coffee in the Youth Ministry Center lobby.

Parking is readily available in our front parking lot immediately accessible from Sardis Road. A handful of guest and accessible parking spaces are available nearest the building. Enter the building through the doorways nearest the sanctuary. The sanctuary is the largest, tallest portion of our building with the three skinny stained glass windows on front. Additional parking is located in the rear of the building; you can access it via Lutomma Circle; parking on the side and rear may be more convenient if you are attending Modern Worship.

Members of the church are ready to welcome you each and every Sunday morning. Say hello to one of our greeters. They’ll be wearing a red greeter tag. They can show you around the church lobby, help you get some coffee and donuts, and answer any questions you have, including making introductions to others. One of our greeters or welcome team members would be more than happy to talk about small groups with you and get you connected to a great group of people!

You don’t have to wait until a Sunday morning to check us out! Any of our church staff would be happy to meet with you during the week, give you a tour of our campus, and answer any questions you have. If you’d like to schedule a time to visit the church, email us at info@ststephenumc.net — or just drop by! Our current office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be sure to check our calendar of events for programs and activities throughout the week. You are always welcome.