Connect and Serve
In response to God’s love, we gather new communities, serve the world, and worship together. Connect and Serve is a doorway—always open—inviting you into communities of belonging and into ministries of service, both within and beyond St. Stephen’s Church.
The next step of faith, by faith, to grow in faith
Dear people of St. Stephen’s: The church encourages and invites all people to take the next step of faith, by faith, to grow in faith. Whatever your season of life, this is the time to explore the rich opportunities offered for spiritual growth for children, youth, and adults of all ages, from fellowship or formation to ministries of service within or beyond the church. You may explore all opportunities and connect or enroll through this webpage, our year-round ministry directory.
On Sunday, September 13, we offer an in-person opportunity to connect with ministry leaders and staff at the receptions following the 9 and 11:15 a.m. services and at the community supper following the 5:30 service.
For personal support or guidance as you consider your next step of faith, contact any member of the parish clergy or staff.
PARISH LIFE
Hospitality
Ambassadors
Greeters
Ushers
Pastoral Care
Lay Eucharistic Visitor
Lay Pastoral Visitor
Prayer shawl knitting and sewing
Daughters of the King
Office and Staff Support
EpiscoPals
Office reception
Bulletin Collating Team
Parish Suppers
Creation Care
Women of St. Stephen’s
May Fair House Shop
May Fair House Cook Teams
Labyrinth Guild
OUTREACH
Farmers Market
Gleaners
Greeters
Food Ministries
Food Pantry
Fruit Ministry
Grocery packing and delivery
Community Partnerships
Fairfield Court Elementary
Anna Julia Cooper School
Peter Paul RVA
ReWork Richmond
Shalom Farms
Other opportunities
Christmas Store
Turkey Boxes
Rebuilding Together Richmond
HANDS Ministry
Advocacy
Racial Healing
CONNECTING
Adult Small Groups
Group Facilitators/Leaders
Emmaus Groups
Being With Groups
Focus Groups
Adult Formation
Invitation to the Episcopal Church
Bible Study
Contemplative Prayer Groups
Sunday Forum
Many Parents, One Vine
Trailheads
Wednesday evening programs
Adult roles supporting
Children or Youth Formation
Fellowship
Newcomer Receptions
Young Adults
Senior Adults
Family Ministries
Women of St. Stephen’s
LITURGY
Guilds
Altar
Flower
Needlepoint
Icon Writing
Celtic/Compline
Votive Tending
Wedding
Liturgical Ministries
Roles for Children
Roles for Youth
Greeters
Ushers
Chalice Bearers
Readers and Intercessors
Subdeacon
Verger
Healing Prayer (Celtic service)
Reflector (Celtic service)
Morning Prayer
Music Ministry
St. Stephen’s Choir
Hymn Choir
Choristers
Sanctuary (Compline choir)
Handbell Choir