Summer events for families
Popsicles, ice cream, playground hangs, Shalom Farms, and more!
Join other St. Stephen’s families for special summer events listed in the section below. Be sure to register in advance for the offerings you wish to attend; your contact information is important in case we need to reach you about the event. (No registration is needed for “Popsicles after Baptism” gatherings after church).
Questions? Please contact the Rev. Abby Kocher, director of children’s ministry, or Caroline Harris, youth ministry coordinator.
Photo: Soft space in the main church
Sunday schedule | May 24 through September 6, 2026
All services are in the main church.
8 a.m., Holy Eucharist: Rite One
10 a.m., Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
5:30 p.m., Celtic Evensong and Communion
6:30 p.m., Sunday Community Supper
8 p.m., Compline (May and August; no Compline in June or July)
- Child care is available during the 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. services
- The “soft space” moves to the church (as shown) for May 24 services and remains there until the Palmer Hall service resumes September 13.
Sunday, 6/7 | Rising middle school students will go to Gelati Celesti together (our treat!) after the 10 a.m. service. Meet Caroline Harris at church at 11:15 a.m.
Sunday, 6/14 | Popsicles after Baptism: Following the 10 a.m. service, hang out on the playground and enjoy a popsicle! (For families—not a “drop off” event.) No registration needed.
Wednesday, 6/17 | Playground Hang, 9-10 a.m. for preschoolers and parents together; siblings are welcome.
Saturday, 7/11 | Shalom Farms workday from 9 a.m. until noon. Ages 4 and up with parents attending; Rising 6th-12th graders may attend without parents.
Wednesday, 7/15 | Playground Hang, 9-10 a.m. for preschoolers and parents together; siblings are welcome.
Sunday, 7/19 | Popsicles after Baptism: Following the 10 a.m. service, hang out on the playground and enjoy a popsicle! (Not a “drop off” event.) No registration needed.
Sunday, 7/26 | Rising high school students go to Gelati Celesti together (our treat!) after the 10 a.m. service. Meet Caroline Harris at church at 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, 8/5 | Playground Hang, 9-10 a.m. for preschoolers and parents together; siblings are welcome.
Sunday, 8/9 | Cedarfield retirement community visit (elementary school children with their parents, and middle and high school youth). Social time and games with St. Stephen’s parishioners living at Cedarfield, 2-3:30 p.m.
Sunday, 8/16 | Social for parents of rising 6th-12th graders, 4-6 p.m. Invitation with RSVP to follow.
Sunday, 8/23 | Popsicles after Baptism: Following the 10 a.m. service, hang out on the playground and enjoy a popsicle! (Not a “drop off” event.) No registration needed.
Looking ahead to fall 2026
Fall dates
September 6 | Last Sunday for summer worship schedule
September 13 | Regular worship schedule resumes, including the return of the Palmer Hall service. A social for parents of children through grade 5 will take place on September 13; time and location are TBA.
September 20 | Sunday formation resumes, 10:10 a.m.
Family ministry party: Friday, October 2, 5-7 p.m.
Children, youth, and parents are invited to a family ministry celebration with food trucks and fun. Details and tickets will come later this summer, but save the date!