ministries and
small groups

Fellowship groups

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Young Adults of St. Stephen & the Incarnation (YASSI)

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YASSI is a group of 20- and 30-somethings who gather for fellowship and spiritual growth. During the Advent season, the YASSI group will be hosting compline on Sunday evenings. For more information and to stay informed of Young Adult activities, please email Kate or Hannah. 

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service groups

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Choir

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St. Stephen’s has two choirs. The choir that sings at the 10:30am worship service has a broad repertoire, including chant and other early church music, gospel, and modern. It rehearses every Thursday evening from 7:30 to 8:45 in the parish hall, plus Sunday mornings at 9:30am in preparation for the 10:30 service. Thursday rehearsals and singing at the Sunday service happen only during the academic year (choir takes the summer off). To join the choir or for for more information, contact the church office at staff@saintstephensdc.org or 202-232-0900.

 

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The Misa Alegria choir sings at the 5:30pm service using Spanish-language music, often accompanied by the piano, keyboard or guitar. It rehearses on Monday evenings.

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Liturgy Planning Committee

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A group of parishioners and clergy meet on a regular basis to plan the imaginative, moving, and life-giving worship services of the parish. Each liturgical season reflects a different theme, brought out by the music, prayers, and church decorations. 

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Pastoral Care Team

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Comprised of parishioners and clergy, this group meets monthly for training and to support one another as we meet the pastoral needs of parishioners. Members of the team are available for hospital visits, taking communion to people who are home-bound, prayers and providing support for people in need of care.

 

For more information about receiving pastoral care or to be put on the parish prayer list:

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• Read this information

• Call/text Jane Bishop at 202-297-8627

• Contact the church office at 202-232-0900 or staff@saintstephensdc.org

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Loaves and Fishes

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The prepared meal program of St. Stephen’s, which serves anyone in need on Saturdays, Sundays, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Monday federal holidays, seeks volunteers to help prepare and serve meals and to help with administrative functions such as fundraising, publishing newsletters, scheduling, and serving on the management board.

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Loaves and Fishes is also always looking for volunteers to spend time with guests at its Sunday meal to share a reading from the Bible or to bring communion to anyone desiring the sacraments.

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Sanctuary Committee

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St. Stephen's is a Sanctuary Church, standing with immigrants and targeted communities. The Sanctuary Committee promotes understanding of issues affecting migrants and builds bonds within our community across languages and culture. 

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Washington Interfaith Network

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St. Stephen's is part of the Washington Interfaith Network, a multi-congregation, multi-faith organization that organizes around community issues in Washington, D.C., including affordable housing, jobs, transit and immigrant rights.

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