Saint Stephen’s Children’s Ministry seeks to build meaningful spiritual formation opportunities through religious education, worship, service, events, and activities for our parishioners and the greater community.
Children’s Chapel is offered during our 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services during the school year and at 10:15 a.m. during the summer. We have our own chapel space across the patio in Carpenter Hall.
Children’s Chapel
Nursery is available during our 9:00, 11:15 a.m., and 5 p.m. services and at 10:15 a.m. during the summer. The nursery is for babies 6 months to age four and is located on the lower level just off the main entrance.
Nursery
2026-2027 Children’s Ministries Program Guide coming soon!
Two and three year olds will learn about God’s love for them through Bible stories, songs, art and play.
Two & Three Year Old Class
This class uses the Godly Play approach to explore faith. Godly Play is based on Montessori principles and uses both wonder and play to enhance a child's spiritual experience. Your children will become more fully aware of the mystery of God's presence in their lives.
4K and Kindergarten
First through fourth graders will explore the Bible and their relationship with God by rotating through hands-on learning stations. Learning stations include: art, Bible games, Godly Play, cooking and theater.
1st-4th Grades
Fifth and sixth graders will revisit the Bible's greatest stories, investigate major biblical themes and discover how the Bible relates to their own lives. This class uses a creative and Bible-centered curriculum developed especially for this age group to get to know God and each other better.
5th & 6th Graders
Come make a joyful noise unto the Lord! All children in 4K preschool through 6th grade are members of our Children’s Choir. Rehearsals are on Sunday mornings at the beginning of Children’s Formation. We will learn hymns and anthems related to our current formation themes and present our offerings in worship. There will also be opportunities each year to sing with the Adult Choir. Please contact Whitney Page for more information.
Children's Choir
In Music Makers! children in 1st through 6th grades will take the music we’re working on in Children’s Choir a step farther by learning vocal solos, additional vocal parts, and handbell/percussion accompaniments for upcoming worship offerings. Music Makers! meets on Sundays from 12:45-1:30 during the school year. Please contact Whitney Page for more information.
Music Makers!
Children & Family Ministry Newsletter
Saint Stephen’s Children & Family Ministry offers a weekly newsletter to keep you updated about regular and special offerings for children, families and parents.
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The arrival of a new baby is a joyous and hectic time in each family’s life. As your church family, we are delighted and excited for you. We also know that this can be an exhausting, worrisome and confusing time. Please let us know when your family is growing by emailing Jennifer, so that we can connect with you, hold you in prayer, and celebrate your child’s arrival.
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The sacrament of baptism is a holy occasion for your family. To have your child baptized at Saint Stephen’s, please reach out to Gretchen@ssechurch.org to start the process of preparing for this special time.
Available 2026 Baptism Dates:
April 4- Easter Vigil (6:30 p.m. service)
May 10- Mother’s Day (9:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. service option)
May 24 - Pentecost (10:15 a.m. service)
July 19- (10:15 a.m. service)
September 13- (9:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. service option)
November 1- All Saints’ Day (9:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. service option)
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Saint Stephen’s Church offers a nursery for children through age 4. Trained and caring staff take care of young children during Sunday morning services (9:00 and 11:15 a.m. during the academic/program year, and 10:15 a.m. during the summer), the Sunday morning formation period (10:15-11 a.m.) and during the Sunday evening Celtic service at 5:00 pm. The nursery is located on the lower level. Greeters are happy to help you find your way to the nursery.
Questions? Contact Searcy Sledge
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Little Lambs ministry supports growing families when a new child arrives by delivering a meal and a baby blanket. Email Jennifer if you would like to participate in this special ministry at Saint Stephen’s.
Serving in Worship as an Acolyte
Children and youth are invited to serve as helpers and leaders of our worship service as acolytes. If your child is interested in learning more about this ministry or is ready to join our acolyte team, please email Gretchen Lerner.
Children & Family Events
Jennifer Jones
MINISTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Searcy Sledge
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES ASSISTANT