St. Stephen’s
                      Episcopal Church

Worship:
     Saturday 5:00 pm
     Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 am
     Classes 9:30 am

 

 

 

Worship

 

Blessing of the Animals/Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
The feast commemorates the life of St Francis, who was born in the 12th century and is the Catholic Church’s patron saint of animals and the environment. Usually celebrated in early October, it is a popular day for pets to be “blessed”. Furry, feathered or scaly companions friends are brought to the church for a blessing. 

Children’s Advent Pageant

A highlight of the season of Advent is the Children’s Pageant.  Children and Youth dress in hand-made costumes as Shepherds, Angels, Stars, and Sheep to help to tell the story of our journey towards Christmas. 

All Saints’ Sunday

All Saint’s Sunday, the Sunday closest to All Saints Day, is the day we remember the saints departed and celebrate our lives as living members of Christ’s body. Intercessions for those parishioners who have died in the previous year remind us that we too will die. Beautiful flowers and gorgeous music combine to enable all of us to celebrate the saint living within each of us. 

 

Paper Bag Pageant

At 5:00 pm on Christmas Eve, the Sanctuary provides a stage for a very special pageant. Each person, young and old alike, is given an opportunity to be an "actor" as the story of Jesus' birth is told. A paper bag with rudimentary costumes/props is offered as each person enters the Sanctuary. All have the opportunity to participate.

 

Holy Week Services
There are many services offered during Holy Week including an Agape Meal, Foot Washing, Stations of the Cross and Easter Vigil. For more information about Holy Week and these services, click here.

Special Services at St. Stephen's

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church | 2310 N 56th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008 | 602.840.0437