Holy Eucharist
Every Sunday @ 10:30am
1428 22nd Ave, Longview WA
Your Neighbor, A Priest
Join Fr. Nic for a series of conversations on life in 21st Century America. Coming in 2022, a special “Episcopal 101” series introducing the Episcopal Church and our beliefs.
Join Us!
What to expect when you join us for Sunday Worship @ St. Stephen’s!
Sermons
Fr. Nic’s Sunday Sermons are available on his blog or as part of our live streamed worship service archive on our facebook page.
Welcome!
St. Stephen’s Welcomes YOU wherever you may be on your journey!
Have Kids?
St. Stephen’s has a robust Children & Family Ministries program available every Sunday!
Youth Group!
Middle & High School Students from throughout the community gather together for dinner, games, and friendship!
Give
Supporting the work of St. Stephen’s through financial giving.
Best Place of Worship 2021 & 2022
Come & Discover why St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church was voted the “2021 Best Place of Worship” for the Lower Columbia Region.
Our Mission & Values
Deep Roots, Servant Hearts, Open Arms
We are rooted in Christian heritage and celebrate our connection with our brothers and sisters in all times and places.
We cultivate an ethic of service, working for peace and justice and respecting the dignity of all people.
We welcome folks wherever they are on their spiritual path understanding that questions & doubts are part of the journey.
Our Ongoing Response to COVID-19
Continually flexible to meet the needs of our people and keep all in our community safe. Currently we worship in-person with masks required and offer a live stream for those who prefer that option.
Ministries @ St. Stephen’s
Lots of Ways to Get Involved.
Radical Love: Our Twice Weekly Feeding Ministry
Believe Out Loud
Music
Rector’s Notes:
Our Weekly Parish Email
FISH Food Pantry
Honor Native Land
Get Involved
Join Us At Any Event!
FISH DISTRIBUTION
Tuesday May 17-
Friday MaY 20
Our Next FISH Distribution is May 17-20.
Need food?
Call 360-636-1100
weekdays between
9 a.m. and noon
Need other type of help?
Call weekdays between
1 p.m. and 4 p.m
Feast of Pentecost
Sunday June 5 @ 10:30am
Join us for a festal Eucharist in celebration of the Pentecost!
Meet Our Staff
Fr. Nic Mather
Rector
Fr. Nic is excited about the many gifts and blessings we share as a community at St. Stephen’s. His passions in ministry include serving those in our community who have the highest needs for food and shelter, being an active voice in our community advocating for justice and the recognition of the dignity of ever person, and serving our growing adult formation and family ministries programs as we raise up the newest Christians in our midst.
Becky Edmiston
Parish Administrator
Becky keeps St. Stephen’s operating in smooth fashion, responding to all inquiries, comments, questions, and concerns. She can be reached at the office Monday-Thursday from 10am-1pm (June-August) and 10am-4pm (September-May) at (360) 423-5600
Gretchen Moore
Children & Families Ministries Director
Gretchen brings an enthusiasm and deep passion for the education of children to her role, and works to insure that all children can find a place at St. Stephen’s as they continue to learn about Jesus and grow in their faith. This deep passion has inspired her to develop an offering for children fully through email and video presentations during the time we apart due to coronavirus.
Alison Askeland
Music Director
Alison leads our choir and liturgical music offerings. She is excited about the return of choral music after the COVID-pause of our music program, and is enjoying leading our handbell choir.
Riki Davis
Church Musician
Riki is an accomplished pianist and is continually learning the intricacies of our fully manual organ as she provides us with accompaniment for hymns ranging from classic English classics to spirituals to modern offerings.