Sunday is just
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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.

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<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.

Next Worship Series

Next Worship Series

Three Words

Beginning April 26

There are three things every person longs to hear: Please, Sorry, and Thank You. We'll explore these essential building blocks toward a relationship with each other and with God. Be sure to join us for continued celebration of Easter on Sunday, April 12 and our Creation Care Sunday on April 19.

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

Watch the Latest Service

Latest Worship

<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.

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Recent News

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

We are the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus Christ — in our neighborhood, in Charlotte, and in the world.