Upcoming Events
All Events
Sprouts- Jesse Tree Event
Join our preschool to 5th grade families for food, fellowship and creating a family Jesse tree to tell the Advent story!
Growing Faithful Families: 2nd & 3rd Graders Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our 2nd & 3rd Graders & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Students will receive Little Visits with Jesus Book.
Christmas Decorating
All hands on deck as we prepare the sanctuary and church for the Advent and Christmas season.
Growing Faithful Families 9th & 10th Grade Teaching Event
Our 9th & 10th graders and their parents are invited to join us for our Keeping God in Your Relationships lesson during the Education Hour.
Growing Faithful Families: 9th & 10th Graders Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our 9th & 10th Graders & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Students will receive Jesus is My Rock Stress Ball.
Growing Faithful Families 4th & 5th Grade Teaching Event
Our 4th & 5th graders and their parents are invited to join us for our Christian Character lesson during the Education Hour.
Growing Faithful Families: 4th & 5th Graders Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our 4th & 5th graders & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Students will receive Fruit of the Spirit Bracelets.
Growing Faithful Families 3-4 year olds Teaching Event
Our 3-4 year olds and their parents are invited to join us for our Life of Faith lesson during the Education Hour.
Growing Faithful Families: 3-4 year olds Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our 3-4 year olds & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Students will receive Bible Coloring Book.
Growing Faithful Families: 8th Grade Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our 8th graders & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Students will receive Lord’s Supper & Baptism Pins.
Growing Faithful Families: 6th-7th Grade Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our 6th & 7th graders & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program! Date may change based on the Missouri District Youth Gathering.
Students will receive Lutheran Rose & 10 Commandment pins (6th) or Creed & Lord’s Prayer Pins (7th).
Ministry Fair
Get involved here at St. Stephen! Several of our ministry groups will have displays and ways for YOU to join their team!
Ministry Fair
Get involved here at St. Stephen! Several of our ministry groups will have displays and ways for YOU to join their team!
Growing Faithful Families: Kindergarten & 1st Graders Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our kindergarteners and 1st Graders & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Students will receive Piggy Bank.
Trunk or Treat
Join us for our annual community Trunk or Treat on October 24, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Everyone is invited for fall fun and all kids are encouraged to wear their costumes and trick or treat the various trunks.
Everyone is invited but to help the check in process move quicker, pre-register here: https://form.jotform.com/251854468245162
Elevate Event
Elevate is our high school youth group.
See the GroupMe communications for more information on this and other events.
Memento Family Picnic
All Church Fmaily Picnic, hosted by Memento
Your family is invited to a picnic meal here, at St. Stephen Lutheran on Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM. We plan to eat around noon and wrap up by 1:00 PM.
The picnic is hosted by the men of our Northland churches engaged in the Memento Men's Movement—an LCMS organization of over 4,400 men participating together in devotions, prayer, and Christian disciplines themed around the Church Year. Part of our discipline is practicing hospitality, and we want to show hospitality to you! You do not need to bring anything, but please RSVP by Monday, October 12 via https://ststephenlutheran.flocknote.com/signup/270502 or by contacting the church office.
This picnic is for all families and friends of our circuit parishes, especially anyone interested in learning more about the Memento program.
Elevate Coffee Shop Gathering
Elevate is our high school youth group.
See the GroupMe communications for more information.
Silver Saints
Join our 55 and better group for food, fun and fellowship!
This month’s theme is pumpkins!
Northland LYFE Event
Northland LYFE is a combined senior youth group for high schoolers from acrossNorthland LCMS district churches — from Farley to Liberty, Platte Woods to Kearney, Gladstone to Excelsior and all the churches in between. Whether you’re already active in youth group or looking to meet other Christian teens, this event is for you. Hang out with friends, have fun, share a meal and grow in faith together. Open to 9-12 grade students.
Growing Faithful Families: Birth to 2 year olds Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our birth - 2 year olds & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Students will receive Bible Board Book.
Growing Faithful Families Birth-2 years old Teaching Event
Our newborn to 2 year olds and their parents are invited to join us for our Parenting with an Eternal View lesson during the Education Hour.
Growing Faithful Families: 11th & 12th Grade Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our 11th & 12th graders & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Students will receive Bible tabs & Magnets.
Sprouts Event- Apple-Palooza
Sprouts is our PreK- 5th grade group where kids and families come together and enjoy fellowship time together.
Growing Faithful Families 11th & 12th Grade Teaching Event
Our 11th & 12th graders and their parents are invited to join us for our Faith that Sticks lesson during the Education Hour.
CANCELLED In His Image Event: Navigating Christian Sexuality in a Post-Christian Culture
This event is CANCELLED
POSTPONED: Champions Network Launch
POSTPONED: Champions Network Launch Please note that the launch of our Champions Network Group, originally scheduled for this Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30 PM, has been postponed due to unforeseen changes. We will NOT meet this Wednesday.
Back to School Bash
Join us as we celebrate back to school with both our families and our Small Saints families!
Elevate Event
Elevate is our High School Youth group. Tonight we will be doing handprints and playing games!
Acolyte Training
Students entering 6th & 7th grade are required to attend acolyte training as they prepare to serve as acolytes in the coming year.
Liberty Women's Clinic Update
Join us as we welcome Rachel Shipers, Advancement Director of Liberty Women's Clinic, during the Education Hour on August 30th.
Rachel joined Liberty Women's Clinic last fall but has been a pro-life advocate for years and worked in the pro-life movement at Students for Life. We look forward to hearing the clinic update, as well as Rachel will share the truth about chemical abortion, Amendment 3, and Why Liberty Women's Clinic matters. Q & A and handouts will be provided. Youth are invited!