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
Shirley Pow                                 
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
Shari Anne Dale,Suzie Nardozzis      
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 the Gospel of Matthew begins Thursday, September 11, 2008 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 7, 2007. 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
Bruce Newell                                 
The Monday Morning Bible Study is led by Bruce Newell, and meets at the Henning House from 8 to 9 am. All men are welcome to join.
 
Men's Saturday Morning Study
Ron Steele, Ron Benson
The Men's Saturday Morning Bible and Christian Topic Study is led by Ron Steele and Ron Benson. The study meets in the Henning House on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 8 to 9 am. Please join us.
 
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.
 

Seniors Fellowship & Ministry
Elaine Glad and Hillary Mincenberg                              
The function of this ministry is to provide a social outlet in secular and religious settings where Christian fellowship is promoted and active participation is encouraged for Seniors. Activities include informative programs geared to the interest of Seniors in hte form of trips to religious, historical and cultural sites as well as on-site local programs encouraging outreach to the community.
 
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.