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Your First Visit
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Getting to the church
St. Stephen's United Methodist Church is located at 2003 West 43rd Street, near T.C.
Jester. A Map with turn-by-turn directions
from your location is available.
Parking
Plenty of parking is available on our site. Visitors are invited to park in the lot
adjacent to the building; if all of these spots are full, you are also welcome to park
across 43rd Street in the parking lot of the Scout House. Most people enter the
sanctuary from the doors at either side of the north end of the building.
Handicap accessibility
St. Stephen's is handicap-accessible throughout the building, and many differently-abled
people worship with and serve this church. In the parking lot there are several
van-accessible parking spaces; there is an ADA-compliant curb ramp on the west side
of the building beneath the carport. There is space for wheelchairs next to the pews
in the back of the sanctuary.
Assistive hearing devices are available, just ask an usher as you enter. Large-print
hymnals are available from the ushers for traditional services, and during contemporary
services easy-to-read projection screens display the word to sing and for
spoken responses.
Adults and children with developmental disabilities and their caregivers are present
at many worship services, and often enjoy being seated near the front on the far
right, which provides a great view of worship activities plus easy access to exits.
Regardless of the abilities of you or your family, you'll find a warm welcome
from the St. Stephen's community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How should I dress?
You are invited to wear what is comfortable for you. In the Traditional Worship
Service (11 am), you will find a mixture of casual and formal dress. In the
Contemporary Worship Service (8:30 am) you will find people dressing casually.
There are shawls available in the Narthex in case the Sanctuary is
too cold for you.
Do I need to bring anything?
No. Bibles are provided in the pews, but you are also invited to bring
your own Bible.
When should I get there?
Sunday services begin at 8:30 a.m. (Contemporary) and 11:00 a.m. (Traditional).
Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. People at the front doors will be
happy to assist you in finding Sunday School rooms and other facilities (like coffee!).
We suggest that you plan to arrive 5 to 10 minutes early to allow for parking
and finding your way around.
What about my children?
Children are welcomed with open arms! In worship, they are specifically included
as much as possible. During both services, children are called to the altar steps
for a Children's Sermon. After the Children's Sermon, some of our nursery staff
will lead the children into the nursery if the parents desire. Our nursery is
available to care for babies from one week to three years old during Sunday
School and during all services.
Click Here to learn more about
Sunday School classes.
Who are the pastors and how can I meet them?
Our Senior Pastor is Rev. Cramer Johnson.
Our Lay Associate Pastor is Doug Horton.
Our pastors share preaching and
worship leadership responsibilities in both services, and participate in other
activities across the church community. If you leave your name and phone number
on the registration pad, one of the pastors will contact you as soon
as possible.
When is Holy Communion served and who can participate?
Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month in both worship
services. Methodist Communion is open to Christians of all denominations. All
who genuinely want to follow Christ are invited to participate. Ushers will
assist you in knowing what to do. If you are not able to walk forward, let the
usher know, and communion will be brought to you in the pew.
How do I become a member of St. Stephen's?
You are strongly encouraged to participate in all opportunities to get to know
people in the church and to learn about service to others through St. Stephen's.
Guest and New Member brunches are scheduled periodically, and of course, the coffee
pot is always a gathering place.
A course in "Methodism 101" is available for those who are not Methodists. We
encourage others to take it as a refresher and to learn about specific ministries
at St. Stephen's.
It is recommended that you talk with one of the ministers before joining. On
the Sunday you join, it will be helpful if you fill out a "Wishing to Join"
card, available in the pew.
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