Come Worship With Us

Regular Worship Time
Sundays, 10:45am

Summer Worship

Sunday after Memorial
Day to Labor Day
Sundays, 9:15am

Holy Communion

1st & 3rd Sundays

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March 5, 2023
10:45am - Communion

2nd Sunday in Lent

March 12, 2023
10:45am - Woeship

3rd Sunday in Lent

March 19, 2023
10:45am - Communion

4th Sunday in Lent

March 26, 2023
10:45am - Worship

5th Sunday in Lent

April 2, 2023
10:45am - Communion

PALM SUNDAY

April 9, 2023
10:45am - Communion

EASTER

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EVENTS & PROJECTS


* Souper Bowl Day

* Annual Spaghetti Dinner

* Salvation Army Lunches

* Easter Egg Hunt

* Easter Breakfast

* VBS Mission Project

* God's Work. Our Hands.

* Sunday School Rally Day

* CROP Walk for Hunger

* Basket Bingo

* Mitten & Socks Tree

* Operation Christmas
  Shoebox

* Christmas Ingathering

Luther Rose

St. Stephen's E.L.C.
67 W. Washington Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18018

Office Hours
Monday thru Friday
8:30am-12:30pm
Phone: 610-865-0601
Fax: 610-865-0883
EMAIL US

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Pastor
Rev. Barry J. Harte
Church Secretary
Roberta A. Moyer
Organist
John M. Phillips, Jr.
Sexton
Robert Gruver

Entire building is handicap-accessible and air-conditioned.

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CONVENIENT LINKS

* Vacation Bible School Registration Form - Child

* Vacation Bible School Registration Form -Helper

* Sunday School Registration Form

* Baptism Info Form

* First Communion Class Registration Form

* Confirmation Program Requirements

* Confirmation Program Registration

* Flower Sponsor Form

* Hymnal Dedication Form

* St. Stephen's Church History Timeline

* Delving Into Our Church History, by Nevin Yeakel

* St. Stephen's Preschool

* Northeastern PA Synod

* Evangelical Lutheran
  Church in America

Worship Services * Christian Education * Church Committees
Events & Projects * Convenient Links * Info for Visitors
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If you can't make it to our in-person worship services, they are
STREAMED LIVE ON OUR
FACEBOOK PAGE every Sunday at 10:45am
(unless otherwise noted in the left side bar list of services).
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lenten dramas

Come and journey with us to the cross.
Lenten Dramas return to St. Stephen's during the 10:45am worship services on the five Sundays in Lent.
Each drama is based on the Gospel reading for the day. In this cycle of the church year, many Gospel readings come from the Gospel of John and are among the longest recorded conversations with Jesus. Please be sure to join us on Sunday mornings, in person or on Facebook.


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The Voice of St. Stephen's - March 2023
Our monthly newsletter is a great way to find out what's going on at St. Stephen's! If you would like to receive the newsletter via email, please email the church office.

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St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Church, as an instrument of God's Holy Spirit, is a family of faithful believers that exists to bring people to a saving and nurturing relationship with Jesus Christ. We trust, that as you explore the information on this page about our congregational life, you will understand the joy of our shared ministry. Striving to be a people with a committed faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour and in the firm foundation of this congregation, we share a sincere love and sense of fellowship that brings us closer together as we worship, learn, and serve our Lord. Everyone is welcome to our services, programs, and events. May God bless you as you grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.
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Christmas Cantata

WORSHIP SERVICES
Everyone is invited to join us in worship! Please check the left sidebar for our current schedule.

Worship services are held every Sunday at 10:45am Labor Day to Memorial Day, and 9:15am during the summer. Holy Communion is offered on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month. Throughout the year, we hold special services for many Lutheran-related days, such as Easter, Reformation, and Christmas Eve, as well as secular holidays, such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, Patriot's Day (9/11), and Veterans Day.

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VBs sharing Program

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Sunday School Program
For children in preschool through the 6th grade. Each Sunday's theme revolves around people or stories from the Bible. High-school and adult classes offer in-depth discussions on Biblical themes. All classes are held at 9:30am, September thru May. The link to the registration form is under Convenient Links in the right sidebar.

Vacation Bible School
H
eld weekday mornings for 1 week in July for children ages 4-12. Each year features a Biblical theme incorporating music, crafts and games.

First Communion Class
- Contact the church office for the current schedule.
In preparation to take Communion, classes are held twice a year for one hour sessions on three consecutive Sundays. For the current class schedule, please contact the church office. A link to the registration form is under Convenient Links in the right sidebar.

Confirmation Classes
- Contact the church office for the current schedule.
Two year program for anyone in 7th grade and above. Classes are held on Sundays at 9:30am, September thru May. Links to the confirmation program requirements and registration are under Convenient Links in the right sidebar.
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Easter Egg Hunt

CHURCH COMMITTEES
Although they each have their own responsibilities, the committees work together on projects and events to further the mission of the church. Any St. Stephen's member may serve on the Church Committees.

Education
- Oversees Christian Education programs, including Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.

Evangelism
- Serves our members and the local community through shut-in visits, lay ministry, and hosting various community events.

Finance
- Oversees all financial matters of the church, including the preparation of the annual budget.

Property
- Maintains our church building and property.

Social Ministry
- Hands-on involvement in projects and activities designed to alleviate hunger and poverty, both locally and abroad.

Worship & Music
- Plans the worship services, oversees the vocal and bell choirs, and recruits Worship Assistants.
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Christmas Shoebox Packing