Chalice Ministers

These men and women assist the Rector at the Altar and Communion rail during Eucharistic services.  Training is managed at the discretion of the Rector.

Lectors (Readers) and Intercessors

Lectors are asked to read a specified lesson from either the Old or New Testament during the worship service.  Intercessors are asked to read the Prayers of the People from the congregation.  It is required that you be a confirmed Episcopalian and a member in good standing.  If you feel a call to this type of ministry, make arrangements for training with the Lay Ministry Coordinator, Erin Richards.

Lay Eucharistic Visitors

This group of individuals has met the requirements of the diocese to be licensed as Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEVs).  They are given the responsibility to bring the Sunday Eucharist to the shut-in members of St. Stephen's church.  Thus, the family of the church is extended beyond the walls of our building.  At least once per month, the LEVs go out from Sunday service with the Reserve Sacrament to serve the Lord's Supper to those persons unable to attend services. Click here to email for more information.

Discernment Committee

This is a volunteer group from the parish who agrees to accompany an aspirant for Holy Orders through their decision-making process toward their chosen vocation.  This committee of individuals and the process of discernment are required by the Canons of the church for each person seeking to be ordained in the Episcopal tradition.