Welcome to St. Stephen’s
Celebrating 200 Years of Worship and Service in 2024
Since its founding 200 years ago, the congregation of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Forest has welcomed people to this sacred place in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains. No matter who you are or where you are on your journey, you are welcomed here. We invite you to experience for yourself the joy and presence of God’s real and abiding love. If you are looking for a church to call home, we would love to have you with us at St. Stephen’s!
Worship with Us
Sunday Services
8:30am – Holy Eucharist I (spoken)
9:30am – Sunday education for all ages (September through May)
10:30am – Holy Eucharist II (with music and live on Facebook)
Calendar
Recent Sermons
Sermon for Palm Sunday (March 24, 2024)
Gospel: Mark 11:1-11 A few days ago, Bishop Bourlakas brought active and retired clergy from across the diocese together at St. Paul’s in Salem for our annual Lenten Clergy Day. […]
Sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent (March 17, 2024)
Gospel: John 12:20-33 Did you hear the parable in the middle of the Gospel reading? Yes, there is in fact a full parable there, tucked into a single verse … […]
Sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent (March 3, 2024)
Readings: Exodus 20:1-17; John 2:13-22 When I was growing up, there were times when I hated most if not all the rules my parents set for me. Come to think […]