Church Life


    Our Clergy and Vestry




















  • Fr. Jerry Kistler, Rector: MA from Westminster Theological
    Seminary, Escondido, CA; MDiv from Cranmer Theological House,
    Shreveport, LA.  Fr. Jerry served as Deacon at St. Luke's RE Church in
    Santa Ana, CA, and at All Saints RE Church in Shreveport, LA. He then
    served as Interim Rector at St. Michael's RE Church in Broken Arrow,
    OK, then as Rector of All Saints RE Church in Vacaville, CA. He came to
    St. Stephen's in October of 2006. Fr. Jerry is married to Danielle, and
    they have three children: Katherine, Elizabeth, and Andrew.






















  • Deacon Alan Gillidette.
























  • The Vestry: (left to right) Shawn Heaton, Secretary; Ken Flack,
    Treasurer; Mike Vaillancourt, member-at-large; Fr. Jerry Kistler;
    Linda Houde, member-at-large; Nick Hoppner, Sr. Warden; Patrick
    Berge, Jr. 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


    * Nursery care during the service for children 0 - 3 years.
    * Sunday school during the service for ages 4 to 8
    * 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 (12 weeks) for Preteens (usually starting at
       age 12).
    * Kids' Fun Night--the first Friday of the month from 5:30-          
       8:30pm. Ages 5 and up.

  • Sunday School for a Adults and Teens at 8:45AM (breaks
    during summer months)

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

  • Thursday Morning Holy Communion: 7:00AM

  • Men's Bible study: Tuesday mornings from 7:00-8:00

  • Women's Bible Study: Meets at various times during the year.

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



    Our Fellowship

  • Ladies Lunch Out: Second Thursday each month.

  • Holy Day Feasts: Celebrated with Holy Communion followed by a
    potluck supper. Days vary according to the Church Calendar.

  • The Order of St. Arnold: Men's fellowship meeting at Horsefly
    Brewing Co. on Thursdays at 5:30PM.



    Ministries We Support

  • Sharing Ministries: a food ministry to the local community



  • Association of Montrose Churches
Fr. Jerry Kistler
Discoverers Class
Kids' Fun Night