Church Life


    Our Clergy and Vestry
















  • Fr. Jerry Kistler, Rector (left) MA from Westminster Theological
    Seminary, Escondido, CA; MDiv from Cranmer Theological House,
    Shreveport, LA. Deacon Alan Gilledette (right).





















  • The Vestry: (Front Row) Mr. Jim Hogue, Jr. Warden; Mrs. Alice
    Vest, Treasurer; Fr. Jerry Kistler; (Back Row) Mrs. Shawn Heaton,
    Member-at-large; Mrs. Linda Houde, Secretary; Mr. Ken Flack,
    Member-at-large; Mr. Nick Hoppner, Sr. Warden.



    Our Mission

                    Our Mission at St. Stephen's is

                                          To Be
                                     Christ's
             Instrument of Salvation in our Community by
                            bringing people into
            Membership in the Body of Christ,
                            restoring them to the
            Adoration of God,
                            discipling them for
            Growth in Christian Maturity, and
                            equipping them to
            Edify the Body by
                            ministering their gifts.
         
               
                      
    Our Ministry

  • Children's Ministry:

    * Nursery care during the service for children 0 - 3 years.
    * Sunday school during the service for ages 4 to 9
    * We encourage children 8 and over to serve as acolytes in the   
       service, and to help with the younger children in Sunday school
    * Confirmation class (32 weeks) for Preteens (usually starting at
       age 12).
    * Vacation Bible School one week each summer.

  • Sunday School for a Adults and Teens at 9:00AM (breaks
    during summer months)

  • Mid-week Morning Prayer: Tuesdays at 8:30AM

  • Wednesday Evening Bible Study: Currently we are studying the
    Book of Revelation. Class begins at 6:45pm

  • Women's Mid-week Bible study: At various times during the year.

  • Youth Group: meets usually on the third Sunday of the month after
    worship for fun, fellowship, and service of our community.

  • Discoverers Class: An introduction to who we at St. Stephens' and  
    what we believe as orthodox Anglicans and Reformed Episcopalians.
    (Held roughly quarterly.)



    Our Fellowship

  • Ladies Lunch Out: Second Thursday each month.

  • Monthly Holy Day Feasts: Eucharist followed by potluck supper.
    Days varying according to the feast days.

  • Men's Dart Fellowship: 3:00 the First Sunday of the month.



    Ministries We Support

  • Sharing Ministries: a food ministry to the local community



  • Association of Montrose Churches



    Photos of Past Events