St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church

First worship at the old Grant School, South Plainfield, 1956.

Sunday: the Day of Resurrection
The resurrection of Jesus Christ changed everything.  On Sunday we come to the heart of our life together: the Feast of the Resurrection.  The Crucified and Risen Christ is truly present in holy things and holy people–God’s word, bread, and bath and us, the community gathered for worship.  In worship, the resurrection changes us, sending us out in joyful service to the world God is renewing with wisdom and love.

Sunday School: Learning God’s loving Word
Baptism is only the beginning of our shared life in the Risen Christ.  Indeed, God invites us to a lifetime of learning and growth.  Before worship on Sunday we gather to explore God and the life we share.  Children gather weekly; adults gather periodically.

God in Me
Prayer opens us to God.  Every 2nd Sunday regular Sunday School pauses so we can learn to pray together.  Children, families, and all seeking God’s Spirit gather briefly in the sanctuary for a song, a story, and five minutes of silent centering prayer.  Together we open our hearts to receive the Spirit’s stillness in worship.

Monday Night Manna
God guides us through the bible. God speaks to us weekly in the scriptures we hear in worship.  On Monday we gather to listen for God’s nourishing word for us, as we read and discuss what we’ll hear the following Sunday.  Together we have ears to hear besides our own.

Wednesday Bible Study
We gather Wednesday afternoon for broader, deeper study focused on a single book of scripture.  Right now, it’s Genesis.  On the 3^rd Wednesday, we meet at Whispering Knoll Assisted Living, across from JFK Hospital.  There, we study the Gospel of Mark.