Outreach Committee
"Work to develop new programs and support existing programs in an effort to seek and serve Christ in all persons." This committee is responsible for coordinating various outreach ministries of the parish, and for giving emergency assistance to those found to have a need.  The committee also gives financial assistance to the various outreach ministries of the parish and supports other churches in their efforts to serve humanity with money and basic necessities.  Email Ruth LaFrance for more information.

Aurora Interchurch Task Force, Inc.
This is a volunteer agency whose sole aim is to express Christian concern by providing emergency assistance. This non-profit organization serves Aurora only.  Churches, civic organizations, schools, individuals and volunteers donate all funds, goods and hours of service.  Volunteers work in the Clothing Bank, Food Bank, Furniture Bank and Office.  They also help with delivery of Meals-on-Wheels.  Volunteers are especially needed Tuesday mornings.  Needs of Interchurch Task Force include:  food such as canned goods (e.g., spinach, peas, mixed vegetables, fruits, meats), dry beans, peas, fresh potatoes, baking powder, and powdered milk.  Non-food items include dish soap and bar soap (sample size is okay), small jars with lids (up to a pint) and plastic containers used to repackage bulk items for distribution.  Clothing needs include childrens' sizes 4 through 12, especially jeans.  Household items needed include twin bed sheets, silverware, and pots and pans. Items should be clean and in good repair. 

For more information, you can contact the Aurora Interchurch Task Force at (303) 360-0260.

Can-Do Project
The Denver Canning Project sponsored by Central Denver Community and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is a wonderful community ministry, helping people in need of food.  From May through October, one day per month, volunteers work at the Denver Cannery of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Aurora.  Volunteers clean, prepare, can, label and box various vegetables and fruits.  The food is then donated to the Aurora Interchurch Task Force for their food pantry, to help the needy.

Important things to remember:

The Denver Cannery project is only possible with volunteers! A sign-up sheet will be placed in the Common Room before the scheduled date.

Contact the church office for more information.

Feeding Ministry (St. Clare's Supper)
The first Tuesday of each month, several people from St. Stephen's (including some of our youth) volunteer to go to St. Peter and St. Mary Episcopal Church to help serve supper to the hungry.  You will find this a very gratifying experience.  St. Peter and St. Mary is located at 126 W. 2nd Avenue in Denver.  The team needs to arrive at 5:00 p.m. and work until approximately 7:00 p.m.  Volunteers from St. Stephen's and St. Peter and St. Mary prepare the meals early in the day.  The 5:00 p.m. volunteers serve and clean up after supper.

Contact the church office for more information or to volunteer.

Greeters Guild
Greeters are the first persons you meet when you come to a service at St. Stephen's.  They are here to welcome everyone warmly, from newcomers to long-time church members.  They guide new people to sign our guest book, complete a visitor card, and introduce them to other members.  This is truly a rewarding ministry.  Contact Elizabeth Starkey for more information.

Elizabeth Starkey, Greeters Guild

Lenten Bread Sales
These take place on Sundays during Lent between services. Money benefits Outreach programs.

Watch for more information as Lent approaches.

Loaves & Fishes
A feeding program sponsored by the Episcopal Church Center annually.  The Episcopal Church responds to God's message to his people: "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink..." (Mt. 225:35)

St. Francis Center
A safe place where the homeless people can come during the day. Volunteers work with paid staff doing various jobs. The people who come to the Center are guests -- homeless. Some of us go two times a month on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. We do need help. Thank you for all the donations to help the homeless--they are greatly appreciated. 

If you can help with this ministry, contact the church office, 303-364-3186.

St. Stephen's Tutoring Program
On Wednesday afternoons we open the doors of St. Stephen's and our hearts to neighborhood children.  One-on-one tutoring, snacks, story time, and crafts are provided to children from neighboring Lyn Knoll Elementary School.

Contact the church office for more information.