Upcoming Events
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Church Worker & Educator Focus
September 14 will be all about Lutheran Education and the church work vocation! There are so many wonderful careers in church work and Lutheran education! We will have a guest preacher & representatives from various Lutheran higher education providers.
On this Sunday, we will also highlight our called workers, especially Mrs. Angie Mundt who will have been a called lutheran educator for 25 years!
We will have bagels & juice in the Narthex to celebrate!
New Member Sunday
Join us as we welcome our newest Team Jesus members! New Members will be welcomed in both services (8:00 & 10:30).
Small Groups
Multiple Small Groups meet at church during this time. Contact the office to find one right for you!
Silver Saints
Go Chiefs! Go Royals! Come TEAM JESUS for Senior fellowship, YEA!!
Thursday, Sept. 18th. 11:00: TAILGATING for Jesus senior style. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and rootbeer will be provided.
We hope to see all our 55+ members and their friends at our monthly gatherings.
Growing Faithful Families 11th/12th Grade Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our 11th & 12th Grade students & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Students will receive a Scripture Magnet.
Small Groups
Multiple Small Groups meet at church during this time. Contact the office to find one right for you!
Ministry Fair
St. Stephen offers so many opportunities to connect with others and to serve!
On September 28, take some time to browse the Team Jesus Ministry Fair tables, where you can learn about many of the ways you can get involved at St. Stephen. Learn about upcoming events and how you can support our Small Saints Preschool! From volunteering on Sundays to joining a small group Bible study, from caring for our facilities to serving our community, from fellowship gatherings to youth groups - there's something for everyone!
Sprouts Event: Weston Red Barn Farm
Our first gathering will be on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 2:00-4:00pm. We will kick off the new school year with a trip to Weston Red Barn Farm, where we will meet for either apple or pumpkin picking. The Weston Red Barn Farm is located at 16300 Wilkerson Road, Weston, MO 64098. Admission is free and our youth ministry will pay for either your hayride to the pumpkin patch or a grain train ride around the farm for the whole family. Product purchases are up to you. We would love for everyone to join us for our first gathering of the year!
Questions please contact Kathleen or Deaconess Kim.
Sprouts are our early & elementary youth group, PreK - 5th grade.
Small Groups
Multiple Small Groups meet at church during this time. Contact the office to find one right for you!
Gather Around the Tables
Hello ladies! Come enjoy a fall beverage and fellowship as we spend another fun evening at Holy Grounds coffee shop on Monday, September 29 at 6:30. All friends are welcome!
Gather Around the Tables is a ministry for ladies ages 19-99.
Small Groups
Multiple Small Groups meet at church during this time. Contact the office to find one right for you!
Women's Event: Kintsugi
What happens when we feel broken due to life's circumstances? Gather for a time of fellowship with your sisters in Christ as we explore the beautiful lessons to be learned from the traditional Japanese art of kinstugi, which shows us that even broken things can be beautiful.
We'll gather in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, October 11, from 2-4PM. This free event is open to all women.
Growing Faithful Families Birth - 2 year olds Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our youngest Team Jesus Members, birth - 2 year olds & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Kids will receive a cross.
Small Groups
Multiple Small Groups meet at church during this time. Contact the office to find one right for you!
Small Groups
Multiple Small Groups meet at church during this time. Contact the office to find one right for you!
Trunk or Treat
Join us for a fun trunk or treat. Kids wear your costumes and trick or treat from trunk to trunk. We will also have games and other fun activites!
Growing Faithful Families K/1st Grade Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our kindergarten - 1st graders & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Small Groups
Multiple Small Groups meet at church during this time. Contact the office to find one right for you!
Two Kingdoms & the Champions Network
You are invited to hear Rev. Mark Frith from the Champions Network.
Registration with breakfast will start at 8:30 am, Sessions will begin at 9:00 am- 12:00, concluding with lunch.
Session 1: Two Kingdoms: One Mission & Foundations
Session 2: God at Work: A Two Kingdom Exercise in the American Context
Session 3: Set Free to Live Freely for Others: A Two Kingdom Engagement of the Culture for the Sake of the Mission of the Church
RSVP by November 10th- 913-732-1090 -championsnetworkoffice@gmail.com
Growing Faithful Families 2nd/3rd Grade Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our second and third graders & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Students will receive a copy of My 1st Catechism.
Children & Youth Christmas Service Program Practice
This is a mandatory dress rehearsal for the service program on December 14.
All children & youth participating in the program must attend this practice.
Children & Youth Christmas Service Program
Our children & youth will take over the 10:30 service for their annual Christmas program! Join us as they tell the Christmas story.
This service will be live streamed on Facebook.
Growing Faithful Families 9th/10th Grade Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our ninth & tenth graders & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Students will receive a carabiner.
Growing Faithful Families 4th/5th Grade Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our fourth & fifth graders & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Students will receive a Faith, Hope & Love Decal.
Growing Faithful Families 8th Grade Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our eighth graders & their parents on their confirmation and as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Students will receive a Lord’s Supper & Baptismal lapel pins.
Growing Faithful Families 6th/7th Grade Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our sixth & seventh graders & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Sixth grade students will receive a Luther Rose & a 10 Commandments lapel pins.
Seventh grade students will receive a Lord’s Prayer and a Creed lapel pins.
Growing Faithful Families 3/4 year olds Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our three & four year olds & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Kids will receive a worship kit.
Growing Faithful Families: 5th Grade Recognition
Join us at either service as we recognize our 5th Grade students & their parents as part of our Growing Faithful Families program!
Students will receive a Faith Alive Bible.
Thursday Worship
Join us for a mid-week Divine Worship and fellowship afterwards.
Bring a brown bag lunch for after the service as we eat and enjoy each others company!
Joyfully Following Jesus New Member Class- Session 5
Our Joyfully Following Jesus Information Class is for anyone interested in joining St. Stephen or learning more about St. Stephen. In this class you can expect to learn what our church believes about God, what it means to be equipped to follow Jesus in our daily lives, and what it means to be a member of St. Stephen.
Join us for five Zoom classes, where we dive in to what it means to be on Team Jesus! In the event you cannot attend all the scheduled classes due to a previous commitment, we record each session, so you can review the class at your convenience. At the end of our sessions, there is an option to join our congregation if indeed the Lord is leading you to join our faith family.
Please contact Pastor Joe or the church office if you would like to attend so we can send you the Zoom link.
Gather Around the Tables
We're excited to continue our "Gather around the Tables" outing at the cozy Holy Grounds Coffee and Book Shoppe at 342 N Water St. in Liberty. Join us Wednesday, August 27th at 6:30 pm. The first cup is on us! We can't wait to see you, and bring a friend!
Gather Around the Tables is a ministry for ladies ages 19-99.
Joyfully Following Jesus New Member Class- Session 4
Our Joyfully Following Jesus Information Class is for anyone interested in joining St. Stephen or learning more about St. Stephen. In this class you can expect to learn what our church believes about God, what it means to be equipped to follow Jesus in our daily lives, and what it means to be a member of St. Stephen.
Join us for five Zoom classes, where we dive in to what it means to be on Team Jesus! In the event you cannot attend all the scheduled classes due to a previous commitment, we record each session, so you can review the class at your convenience. At the end of our sessions, there is an option to join our congregation if indeed the Lord is leading you to join our faith family.
Please contact Pastor Joe or the church office if you would like to attend so we can send you the Zoom link.
Back to School Celebration!
Join us as we celebrate back to school with a special backpack blessing in both services and a picnic after the 10:30 service.
We will also be kicking off our Sunday School progam at 9:15 am!
Liberty Women’s Clinic Golf Tournament
Registration is now open! Morning and afternoon sessions are available. Team & individual prizes.
Registration - 7 AM & 12 PM
Shotgun Start 8 AM & 1 PM
Register your team here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdajvMFesMCY4gM2ZHj3QudvVjUdMhRUO4aS78_pW2m6BjifA/viewform
Joyfully Following Jesus New Member Class- Session 3
Our Joyfully Following Jesus Information Class is for anyone interested in joining St. Stephen or learning more about St. Stephen. In this class you can expect to learn what our church believes about God, what it means to be equipped to follow Jesus in our daily lives, and what it means to be a member of St. Stephen.
Join us for five Zoom classes, where we dive in to what it means to be on Team Jesus! In the event you cannot attend all the scheduled classes due to a previous commitment, we record each session, so you can review the class at your convenience. At the end of our sessions, there is an option to join our congregation if indeed the Lord is leading you to join our faith family.
Please contact Pastor Joe or the church office if you would like to attend so we can send you the Zoom link.
Voter's Meeting
All members are encouraged to attend as we will vote on our new governance structure.
Church Work Day
All hands on deck a church work day is approaching!
Saturday, August 16th beginning at 9:00am we will be cleaning up the campus and getting ready for the new Sunday School and Preschool year. We have jobs for everyone both indoor and outdoor. Let us know you are coming by contacting the church office at (816) 781-3377.
Joyfully Following Jesus New Member Class- Session 2
Our Joyfully Following Jesus Information Class is for anyone interested in joining St. Stephen or learning more about St. Stephen. In this class you can expect to learn what our church believes about God, what it means to be equipped to follow Jesus in our daily lives, and what it means to be a member of St. Stephen.
Join us for five Zoom classes, where we dive in to what it means to be on Team Jesus! In the event you cannot attend all the scheduled classes due to a previous commitment, we record each session, so you can review the class at your convenience. At the end of our sessions, there is an option to join our congregation if indeed the Lord is leading you to join our faith family.
Please contact Pastor Joe or the church office if you would like to attend so we can send you the Zoom link.
Joyfully Following Jesus New Member Class- Session 1
Our Joyfully Following Jesus Information Class is for anyone interested in joining St. Stephen or learning more about St. Stephen. In this class you can expect to learn what our church believes about God, what it means to be equipped to follow Jesus in our daily lives, and what it means to be a member of St. Stephen.
Join us for five Zoom classes, where we dive in to what it means to be on Team Jesus! In the event you cannot attend all the scheduled classes due to a previous commitment, we record each session, so you can review the class at your convenience. At the end of our sessions, there is an option to join our congregation if indeed the Lord is leading you to join our faith family.
Please contact Pastor Joe or the church office if you would like to attend so we can send you the Zoom link.
Gather Around the Tables
Ladies, we're setting a new Table for the rest of 2025! Come join us on Wednesday, July 30 at Panera Bread in Liberty from 6:30-8:00 pm. We're just going to chat and connect, sharing laughter and fellowship. And your first drink is on the house!
Gather Around the Tables is our women’s ministry for ladies 19 years and older.
Prayer Walk at the Liberty Women's Clinic
Our first prayer walk will be on Sunday, July 27 at noon!
We'll go to the Liberty Women's Clinic and walk through their building, praying for this amazing life-affirming ministry that supports women (and their families) who are facing an unexpected pregnancy. We will meet at Liberty Women's Clinic (1532 NE 96th St. Suite B, Liberty, MO 64068), where Jen (the Executive Director) will show us around and share some prayer prompts with us. After a time of prayer for the Liberty Women's Clinic, anyone who is interested can head to nearby Red Door Woodfired Grill for a self-pay lunch.
About Prayer Walks:
What is it?
We'll post a time and a place to meet. Whoever can come will gather, and we'll walk around a community or a building, taking time to intentionally pray to God for that location and the people there.
Where will we go?
We'll choose locations around our church and community. For example, two other planned locations so far are Martin Luther Academy and our very own Small Saints Preschool. We hope to hold a prayer walk in downtown Liberty as well. We'll also take suggestions - if you'd like to host a prayer walk in your neighborhood or another location, let Deaconess Kim know and she'll work with you to pick a date and gather prayer ideas!
What will we pray about?
We'll have some guided prayers for each location, either prayer requests we've gathered or general prayers that are appropriate for each location. You're also welcome to say your own prayers as the Holy Spirit guides you.
Will I have to pray out loud?
No! While we may invite people to lead prayers for the group, you can keep the conversation between just you and God if you'd prefer!
Who can come?
Anyone is welcome! We'll be sharing these prayer walks with our St. Stephen members, but you'll welcome to invite family, friends, or neighbors to join us.
Men's Fellowship Event: The Great Car Show
Calling all car lovers! A group of men from St. Stephen will be cruising down to the 2025 Great Car Show on July 27 hosted by KC Auto Museum. The car show will be held at National WWI Museum/Memorial.
Our early service-early birds will be leaving from St. Stephen at about 9:30. Those who attend the 10:30 service are welcome to meet up with us at the Great Car Show after the late service!
Contact the church office if you'd like to join the group. All men are invited to participate!
This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $7 for adults ($3 for kids), and can be purchased at: https://kansascityautomuseum.com/events/the-great-car-show-374-266/?occurrence=2025-07-27
National Youth Gathering Bible Study
A required Bible Study for all Youth attending the National Youth Gathering in the Summer
Lessons from a Teacup, Women’s Event
Join us for an afternoon tea time of fellowship and relaxation as we spend some time steeping in God's word with our sisters in Christ. This event is FREE and open to all women 18+ - feel free to invite a friend! (For those who really don't go for tea, other beverages will also be available.)
Please RSVP using the sign-up link, or the paper on the Connection Center no later than June 1, so we know to set a place for you!
RSVP Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4BA8AB2DA57-56761939-womens
Voter's Meeting
Please plan to attend out semi-annual voter’s meeting on June 4 at 6:30 pm.
National Youth Gathering Bible Study
A required Bible Study for all Youth attending the National Youth Gathering in the Summer
Gather Around the Tables
Ladies! We're having so much fun with our "Gather Around the Tables" events and hope you can join us, Thursday, May 29th at 6:30 pm as we learn about the art of charcuterie and share in a scripture lesson! All are welcome, and as always, please invite a friend!
Gather Around the Tables is our women’s ministry group for women 19 years and old.
Team Jesus Explorers
We will be going to The Goat Brewing Co in Lee's Summit this month on May 28. We will plan to meet around 6:00. They do have food available, but feel free to check their Facebook page for more information.
Please let us know on our Facebook Group by Tuesday the 27th so we can let them know how many are coming and we can save enough seats.
Team Jesus Explorers is an adults 21+ group.