Engaging Moms Webinar
Mothers are evangelists, forming the faith of the next generation. How can your ministry best serve and support moms? Join us for “Engaging Moms,” a free webinar full of practical steps to equip and encourage the moms in your ministry.
Don't have a free RightNow Media account? Contact the church office and we can get you set up!
LWML Meeting
LWML meets on the first Monday of the month at 10:00 am in the fellowship hall.
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League is waiting for you! Contact the church office if you have any questions about St. Stephen’s LWML group.
New Member Class - Session 2
At St. Stephen we believe a follower of Jesus is one who trusts in Jesus as Savior, takes up His teachings and lifestyle and, out of joyful obedience, teaches others to do the same. We invite you to join us on our Discipleship Journey. The following classes will introduce you to our mission and purpose. This class is a great opportunity to dive deeper into what we believe and strive for in life. It also allows you to get to know, and get connected with us, your Church family.
Our Discipleship Journey will furnish you with tools to be more confident in your walk with Jesus and the ability to express your faith in Jesus with family, friends and neighbors. Join us online on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 using this Zoom link.
This session will cover our Team Jesus Guiding Statement and Ministry Pillars.
Let us know if you plan to attend! Give us a call at 816-781-3377 or email us at office@teamjesusliberty.org.
KC Young Adult Lutherans Ascension Day Worship
Come hungry and ready to share in a delicious meal with your fellow young adult Lutherans, followed by a meaningful worship service commemorating the ascension of Jesus Christ. Children are welcome!
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
4153 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS
Small Saints Preschool Graduation
Team Jesus, you are cordially invited to this year’s Small Saints Graduation on Friday, May 10th at 9:45 am in the Sanctuary. We would love to have our supportive Team Jesus family at this year’s celebration.
New Member Class - Session 3
At St. Stephen we believe a follower of Jesus is one who trusts in Jesus as Savior, takes up His teachings and lifestyle and, out of joyful obedience, teaches others to do the same. We invite you to join us on our Discipleship Journey. The following classes will introduce you to our mission and purpose. This class is a great opportunity to dive deeper into what we believe and strive for in life. It also allows you to get to know, and get connected with us, your Church family.
Our Discipleship Journey will furnish you with tools to be more confident in your walk with Jesus and the ability to express your faith in Jesus with family, friends and neighbors. Join us online on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 using this Zoom link.
This session will cover Prayer, Bible Study, and Devotions.
Let us know if you plan to attend! Give us a call at 816-781-3377 or email us at office@teamjesusliberty.org.
New Member Class - Session 4
At St. Stephen we believe a follower of Jesus is one who trusts in Jesus as Savior, takes up His teachings and lifestyle and, out of joyful obedience, teaches others to do the same. We invite you to join us on our Discipleship Journey. The following classes will introduce you to our mission and purpose. This class is a great opportunity to dive deeper into what we believe and strive for in life. It also allows you to get to know, and get connected with us, your Church family.
Our Discipleship Journey will furnish you with tools to be more confident in your walk with Jesus and the ability to express your faith in Jesus with family, friends and neighbors. Join us online on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 using this Zoom link.
This session will cover Your Faith Story - God’s Story and the Bridge.
Let us know if you plan to attend! Give us a call at 816-781-3377 or email us at office@teamjesusliberty.org.
Registration Deadline for Vocatio - Concordia Seminary St. Louis
High school students interested in attending Concordia Seminary, St. Louis or who are considering vocational ministry are invited to Vocatio June 24-July 1 on campus. This free, week-long retreat, following the Seminary’s academic theme for the year: “Sharing the Gospel— Sharing our Lives” (1 Thess. 2:8), provides prospective students the opportunity to explore God’s calling and direction as they experience Seminary life.
Registration is free. The deadline to register is May 27. Learn more or sign up here.
Vocatio is one of two visitation events for prospective students held throughout the year that provide a preview of the Seminary’s ministerial formation experience. Individual visits also can be scheduled and are highly encouraged for those considering attending the Seminary. For more information, contact the Seminary at 800-822 -9545 or admit@csl.edu, or visit csl.edu/admission
New Member Class - Session 5
At St. Stephen we believe a follower of Jesus is one who trusts in Jesus as Savior, takes up His teachings and lifestyle and, out of joyful obedience, teaches others to do the same. We invite you to join us on our Discipleship Journey. The following classes will introduce you to our mission and purpose. This class is a great opportunity to dive deeper into what we believe and strive for in life. It also allows you to get to know, and get connected with us, your Church family.
Our Discipleship Journey will furnish you with tools to be more confident in your walk with Jesus and the ability to express your faith in Jesus with family, friends and neighbors. Join us online on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 using this Zoom link.
This session will cover Getting Connected to Team Jesus Ministry.
Let us know if you plan to attend! Give us a call at 816-781-3377 or email us at office@teamjesusliberty.org.
Martin Luther Academy Golf Tournament
Save the date for the annual Martin Luther Academy golf tournament. More details to follow as they become available.
For more information, contact MLA at 816-734-1060.
Special Voters’ Meeting
The Board of Directors invites you to a special voters’ meeting to discuss the 2024-25 proposed budget and other items. The meeting will be held in the fellowship hall.
Vacation Bible School
Get Ready to Dive Into Friendship With God! Grab your dive buddies for a whale of a good time!
At SCUBA, kids plunge into an undersea world brimming with colorful coral, flashy fish and abundant life. Immersed in oceans of fun, kids discover God is a real friend who loves them forever!
Sunday 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
To register your youth or to volunteer for VBS click this link: Register or volunteer
Golf Tournament to benefit Liberty Women's Clinic
This year’s tournament will be at Excelsior Springs Golf Course. The tournament will again be limited to the first 70 teams and will have a morning and afternoon start time. We will do everything we can to accommodate your start time request. Lunch, raffle items, silent auction items, hole contest etc.. will all be part of the days activities. We look forward to seeing you!
New Member Class - Session 1
At St. Stephen we believe a follower of Jesus is one who trusts in Jesus as Savior, takes up His teachings and lifestyle and, out of joyful obedience, teaches others to do the same. We invite you to join us on our Discipleship Journey. The following classes will introduce you to our mission and purpose. This class is a great opportunity to dive deeper into what we believe and strive for in life. It also allows you to get to know, and get connected with us, your Church family.
Our Discipleship Journey will furnish you with tools to be more confident in your walk with Jesus and the ability to express your faith in Jesus with family, friends and neighbors. Join us online on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 using this Zoom link.
This session will cover the Gospel, Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
Let us know if you plan to attend! Give us a call at 816-781-3377 or email us at office@teamjesusliberty.org.
Concordia Seminary Call Day
Among the students receiving assignments this Tuesday is Vicar Alex, who will complete his Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree this May along with 64 of his classmates. They have been eagerly waiting Call Day when they will celebrate along with their families and friends who have supported them on this journey, and will learn where they are being placed as pastors. You too can join the Call Day celebration!
Join them on Tuesday, April 23 with the Assignment of Calls Service at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus and streamed here. Share the joy with Alex and all our seminarians and families in service to Jesus Christ!
Ministry Plan Celebration Luncheon
Join us as we celebrate the milestone of adopting our new Ministry Plan! We will have a catered lunch and a program of speakers including our consultant, Pastor Mark Frith. Please join us for the time of food, fellowship, and gratitude for God’s guidance throughout this two-year process.
Everyone is welcome, but we do need to provide a headcount to the venue. Please RSVP by April 10 using this link: Office Use Only: Ministry Clarity Celebration Luncheon (signupgenius.com)
Volunteer Appreciation Social
Volunteers are an essential part of our ministries here at St. Stephen. To recognize and acknowledge the contributions of our volunteers, we are hosting a special Volunteer Appreciation Social on Sunday, April 21.
We invite everyone, and especially our volunteers, to join us during the Education Hour in the Fellowship Hall. However you’ve volunteered for Team Jesus over the past year, we invite all our amazing volunteers to join us for special treats and a heartfelt thank you from the St. Stephen staff.
In order so that all our Volunteers can join us in acknowledgement of their contributions we will have no Sunday School classes or Bible classes on this day.
Missouri District Servant Event
Team Jesus Let’s Shine in our Community!
St. Stephen will be participating in the 4th Missouri District Statewide Service "Shine" event on Saturday April 20 from 9:00 am—12:00 pm. We are offering two great opportunities to serve our community. "Shine" T-shirts will be provided for all volunteers. Afterwards we will gather at the Church for pizza and fellowship. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to give back to our community and to fellowship with other members of Team Jesus.
To view the projects and to sign-up click on this link: Shine Event Sign-Up
Gather Around the Tables
Gather Around the Tables is a monthly women's event. Ladies 19-99 years young are invited to join our “Gather Around the Tables” women's ministry. On our gathering dates we meet from 6:30 -8:30pm. We will enjoy a few hours of simple fellowship, conversation, singing and appetizers. Friends and neighbors are welcome! Please RSVP to the office for the upcoming gathering.
Silver Saints Gathering
All members 55+ are welcome to join us in the fellowship hall the third Thursday of every month. We will enjoy food, friendship and fun together. Feel free to bring a friend along! If you have questions please contact the church office.
Elementary Youth Event
Mark your calendars! the next Event for our Elementary aged youth will be Sunday April 7th in the Fellowship Hall. We will have a Movie & Pizza Party. Details coming soon!
Easter Sunday Services
Join us for one of our Easter service and enjoy breakfast hosted by our youth group!
7:30 a.m. Sunrise Service
9:00 a.m. Traditional Service
10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service
Community Easter Egg Hunt
St. Stephen Lutheran Church hosts an annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Saturday before Easter Sunday. Join us this year on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 9:00 - 11:30 am for our Easter Egg Hunt. Our hunt is for ages Infant - 2nd grade. We will have crafts, snacks, an Easter Story and the Hunt and a special guest visitor along with a petting zoo!!! We hope to see you there! Event will cancel if rain.
Good Friday Services
Join us for Good Friday services at either 12:00pm or 6:30pm on Friday, March 29, 2024!
Maundy Thursday Service
Join us for our Maundy Thursday Service at 6:30pm on Thursday, March 28th, 2024!
Maundy Thursday Seder Meal
You are invited to join us for a Christian celebration of a traditional Jewish Seder (Passover) on Maundy Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 5:00PM.
See how Jesus celebrated Passover with His disciples, and how he used the unleavened bread and wine of the Passover when he instituted the Lord's Supper. As we celebrate the Passover, we will sample foods eaten during a traditional Jewish Passover along with serving a meal during this study.
To RSVP for the Meal and/or to help with food prep please sign up by going to:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4BA8AB2DA57-48018457-seder
RSVP by Sunday, March 24, Limited Seating available.
Rite of Confirmation Service
Our 2024 Rite of Confirmation service will begin at 2:00 pm. Following the service our confirmation students will present their Faith Expression projects. All congregational members and students families are invited.
KC Young Adult Lutherans March Madness
Get ready for an evening of fun competition with board games and March Madness Basketball at the next KC Young Lutherans event being held at St. Stephen!
We'll stream the March Madness games while we play board games and enjoy fellowship with each other. Bring a favorite board game, a snack to share and some friends!
RSVP on this link (https://forms.gle/No27uuDMSsH9fnAy8) or just show up!
We can't wait so see you there!
Silver Saints Gathering
Our next gathering is Thursday, March 21 at 12:00 noon. We will meet for our Annual St. Patrick’s feast and festivities. If you have not attended our noon-time lunch and activity, please plan on joining us in March. No dues or RSVP necessary.
All members 55+ are welcome to join us in the fellowship hall the third Thursday of every month. We will enjoy food, friendship and fun together. Feel free to bring a friend along! If you have questions please contact the church office.
Midweek Lenten Service and Dinner
Join us for our Midweek Lenten service and stay afterwards for a free will donation meal provided by our youth.
GriefShare
Grief can turn your world upside down. Come to find the help and support you need to move forward, taking steps towards healing and feeling better.
For more information on St. Stephen’s GriefShare program, please visit this link: https://www.griefshare.org/groups/181583
Gather Around the Tables
Gather Around the Tables is a monthly women's event. Ladies 19-99 years young are invited to join our “Gather Around the Tables” women's ministry. On our gathering dates we meet from 6:30 -8:30pm. We will enjoy a few hours of simple fellowship, conversation, singing and appetizers. Friends and neighbors are welcome! Please RSVP to the church office for the upcoming gathering.
Bible Study with Pastor Joe
Join Pastor Joe in the church fellowship hall for adult Bible study. All are welcome!
Midweek Lenten Service and Dinner
Join us for our Midweek Lenten service and stay afterwards for a free will donation meal provided by our youth.