Sunday is just
the beginning...
At St. Stephen, you are among a family of believers who work to be the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus Christ... in our neighborhood, in Charlotte, and in the world.
<span style="color:var(--tertiary-color-bg)">Welcome to St. Stephen UMC</span>

Welcome to St. Stephen UMC

A church home for you in Charlotte, North Carolina

Experience worship at St. Stephen this Sunday, with three options: Traditional and online at 9am or Modern at 11am. In addition to weekly worship, we offer rich programming for children, youth and adults.

<span style="color:var(--tertiary-color-bg)">Gathering Around the Table</span>

Gathering Around the Table

Common Table

Common people. Common convos. Common purpose. A safe, respectful, and inclusive place for healing and exploring faith journeys and questions. Free dinner events each month.

CURRETN Worship Series

CURRETN Worship Series

Three Words

April 26–May 10

Some of the most powerful words in any relationship are also the simplest. Please. Sorry. Thanks. In this series, we’ll explore how these three everyday words shape our faith, deepen our relationships, and reflect the heart of Christ. When spoken sincerely and lived out, these three words have the power to heal wounds, rebuild trust, and transform the way we love God and one another.

Treasure Sale

St. Stephen's annual Treasure Sale returns June 12-13, 2026. Shop thousands of unique treasures with all proceeds benefiting local charity. Donation collection information, donation list, and donation times (starting June 4) are now available.

Church Life & Community

Life at St. Stephen

Explore the various programs and ministries in the life of St. Stephen.

Children

MissionS

Welcome to church

Watch the latest service from the most recent Sunday below. If a livestream is active or scheduled you will see it below.

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Welcome to Church

We are so glad you’re here! If you’re a guest, welcome! We invite you to register your presence. If you’re a guest or newcomer, we’d especially love to learn more about you.

Want to join us for in-person worship? Learn more about us and get acquainted with Sunday mornings.

St. Stephen welcomes your prayerful gifts and offerings of time, talent, and treasure. You can give an offering online by clicking the button below. If you’d like to take the next step in your faith journey and offer your time or talent to a church program or ministry, please contact us; we’d be honored to walk with you as you take the next step in your faith journey.

<span style="color:var(--tertiary-color-bg)">Let’s Connect Over Coffee</span>

Let’s Connect Over Coffee

Coffee Connections

Grab some donuts and a warm cup of coffee from North Carolina’s own Bitty & Beau’s Coffee every Sunday morning before both worship services. Stop by in the main church lobby outside the sanctuary starting at 8:30 a.m. for our at 9 a.m. Traditional Service or come by at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Ministry Center lobby before our 11 a.m. Modern Service. Mix and mingle with members and other guests prior to worship. Coffee Connections at St. Stephen is your weekly time for informal networking and fellowship.

The Latest from St. Stephen

Recent News

Recent news, posts, and articles from St. Stephen.

Caring for God's Creation

St. Stephen Is a
Green Church

St. Stephen United Methodist Church was been officially certified in November 2025 as a Green Church for incorporating covenantal acts of creation care in areas of Worship, Discipleship, Stewardship, Mission and Evangelism in accordance with the requirements of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church's Green Church Initiative.  

We are the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus Christ — in our neighborhood, in Charlotte, and in the world.
Community Food Drive
Bring your food donations, May 15-17. Click here for full details and suggested donation items.
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