The following ministries are open to everyone. If you are interested in joining one of the following ministries, or serving with one of the following ministry teams, please contact the Ministry Leader(s).

 
 

Apples of Gold Seminars
Amanda Dunn,Nancy Courtney, Kathy Keller                          
Apples of Gold is a ministry based on the principle found in Titus 2:3-5. We hope to use these principles to enhance our spiritual and personal lives, the lives of our family, and lives of those around us.  A second purpose of the program is the practical application of these principles through cooking skills, relational skills, homemaking skills, and ways of sharing hospitality with others. This six week, three hour class (offered in the Spring and the Fall) includes a cooking demo, a Bible Study, a luncheon and table talk.
 
Book Dialogue 
Ruth White                     
Library Book Dialogue is a small group opportunity for women within an informal environment that encourages supportive fellowship and intellectual challenge through reading and dialogue. The selection of books and resulting dialogue encourages growth in our spiritual walk and in our understanding of others and the current issues that effect our daily lives. Join us on the fourth Friday of the month at 9:30 am in the Laura Robertson room. At 11:30 am all those who are able move on to the Christy House for a relaxed, enjoyable lunch.
 
Christy House Ministries
Carolyn Panizza
Christy House is a St. Stephen's Friday tradition since 1976. The handsome Victorian home (circa 1862) on the corner of Frederick and Walnut Streets, houses a tearoom which opens from 11:30 to 1:30 for lunch every Friday except the Friday near Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Christy House also hosts two shops, Earthly Treasures and The Needle's Eye. Christy House Ministries serve St. Stephen's and the surrounding community. We donate all the profits to Women's and Children's Ministries here and around the world. Join us for lunch and shopping! (Christy House is closed for cleaning and repair during the months of July and August).
 

Community Bible Study
Kristin Dillon, Ann Hennemuth
Community Bible Study (CBS) is an interdenominational Bible study designed for students with varying degrees of Bible knowledge. CBS is a comfortable class appropriate for all levels - from the individual with advanced Bible knowledge to the person studying the Bible for the first time.

The program includes individual study, small group discussion, teaching, and fellowship for adults. Children are taught Bible curriculum by trained teachers. CBS is an in-depth 30 week study applicable to modern life. Study of Genesis begins Thursday, September 17, 2009 and follows the Quaker Valley School District calendar with Thanksgiving break, two weeks off for Christmas, and one week off for Easter, with class ending May 20, 2010. Children must be preregistered.

For further details please see our flyer
 
God, Women & Work Studies
Cindy Scott                                    
God, Women & Work is a ministry that began in the heart of St. Stephen's member, Cynthia Scott. Through the difficulties in beginning a business, she found that God met her in the workplace. God, Women & Work offers women in the workplace opportunities to know the awesome love, encouragement and power that God offers them in Jesus Christ. Call the Ministry Leader for the Bible Study Series now being offered in the city of Pittsburgh.
 
Men's Monday Bible Study
Chuck Gratner                          
Men on Monday: 7:00am, Henning House (2nd floor), studying the in Ecclesiastes. Followed by optional breakfast at Eat n’ Park.
 
Men's Saturday Morning Study
Ron Benson
Saturday Morning: 8:00am, Henning House (1st floor), studying Isaiah.
 
Painting Class
Ellie Oliver                                     
The St. Stephen's Painting Class meets weekly and you are welcome to join them! This class is a fun, informal art class where all members paint, critique and encourage one another in creative expression. A trained artist leads the class and this group provides many people with a small group that cares for one another and has fun together. Call for information about how you can join the class.
 
Women's Monday Bible Study
Connie Ruzich, Gloria Chan
St. Stephen's has always hosted a very successful and meaningful Women's Bible Study on Monday evenings. Historically, we have used Beth Moore and Anne Graham Lotz video series to springboard small group discussions. Our studies are offered in the Fall, Winter and Late Spring.