Lent at St. Stephen
Devotional, Study, and Resources
2026 Lenten Theme: A Place at the Table
Lent: REflection & Renewal
Lent at St. Stephen
A PLACE AT THE TABLE
Explore these options for worship, study, and reflection during Lent at St. Stephen. (Keep scrolling to find our Lenten Daily Digital Devotional archive.)
Lenten Worship at St. Stephen
In the Gospel of Luke, some of Jesus’ most profound teaching doesn’t happen in synagogues or on hillsides, but around tables. Again and again, Jesus sits down to eat—with sinners and saints, Pharisees and outcasts, friends and strangers. At these meals, bread is broken, conversations unfold, and the Kingdom of God comes into focus.
Together we'll explore the moments in Luke’s Gospel when Jesus shares a meal and, in doing so, reveals who he is and what God’s kingdom is like. Around the table, Jesus challenges social boundaries, extends grace to the unexpected, confronts self-righteousness, and offers forgiveness, healing, and new life. These stories show us a Savior who welcomes the lost, dignifies the overlooked, and invites everyone into a deeper relationship with God.
It's around the table that Jesus reminds us that there's a place for everyone. No one is too broken, too overlooked, or too far gone to be welcomed by Jesus.
Join us for our Lenten sermon series: A Place at the Table.
Traditional Service
9am — Sanctuary
ENCOUNTER
St. Stephen's Modern Service
11am — Youth Ministry Center
Worship Online
Online traditional livestream is available on our website, Youtube, and Facebook starting at 9am every Sunday morning. Catch replays of the weekly message every Monday.
Lenten Daily DIgital Devotional
This daily digital devotion is designed to complement our Lenten worship series, “A Place at the Table.” In the Gospel of Luke, some of Jesus' most profound teaching doesn't happen in synagogues or on hillsides, but around tables. Again and again, Jesus sits down to eat — with sinners and saints, Pharisees and outcasts, friends and strangers. We'll explore the moments in Luke's Gospel when Jesus shares a meal and, in doing so, reveals who he is and what God's kingdom is like.
During Lent, you’re invited to read the entire gospel of Luke. To reach that goal, some daily readings are longer than usual. Mondays will highlight the passage from the previous Sunday’s sermon. Tuesdays through Saturdays will cover the rest of the gospel. Have an extra cup of coffee or maybe use your lunch break — make the time to read the whole gospel with us. Our daily readings from Luke will begin on Monday, February 23. Interspersed throughout these 40 days you will find special devotionals and reflections written by your fellow members here at St. Stephen. We hope these special reflections will give you an opportunity to learn more about the writers and to learn from our writers.
