The following ministries are a major key to the in the regular ministry at St. Stephen's Church. If you are interested in participating in any of the ministries, please contact the church: 412.741.1790.

Acolyte Team
John Macdonald, Sue Benaquista                  
Email: Sue Benaquista
Acolytes assist clergy and laity in service for God’s people. Acolytes are usually teens 6th – 12th grade who serve God by being crucifers during the services. Both young men and young women carry the crosses for the procession and recession. They also present the offering to the Priest and replace wine in cups for Holy Communion or Eucharist. We would love to have a larger team of acolytes and this is a critical ministry in the life of the church! You are needed here.

Audio-Visual Tech Team
Robert Manuel
Email: Robert Manuel
The tech team helps in many different ways at St. Stephen's. From making tapes and CD's to running sound for services and lectures. We are always looking for people who have a desire to serve, are detail oriented, and are willing to learn new tech stuff. If you like to adjust the graphic equalizer on your stereo or read and play with computer toys then this is the place for you.

Baptismal Preparation Team
Email: Debby Frantti
The Baptism Prep Team prepares candidates/ parents of candidates for baptism. If you wish to be on this servant team, please call our Director of Pastoral Care, Debbie Frantti. Or if you desire to be baptized or have your child baptized, please call!

Book Corner
Helen Price                                   
The purpose of The Book Corner is to provide inspirational reading material to parishioners & provide funds to support People Helpers. The book store is located near tower entrance next door to the kitchen. Come join our team and come browse our collection and make your Purchases here!

Chancel Society
Email: Terri Cook
The Chancel Society is integral to the preparation for and planning of worship at St. Stephen's Church. Chancel is comprised of faithful members who have accepted the responsibility for: setting the Lord’s Table in the Sanctuary, Henning House and Grace Commons; caring for the vessels and linens for the Lord’s Table; and preparing for special services during Lent, Advent, and Special Events, when needed. The Chancel Team is a quiet ministry where work is done to serve our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to prepare for His presence at worship at Holy Communion. The ministry members are trained and work on one of four teams which are responsible for services during one week each month.

Flower Guild
Nancy Crowe                                 
Email: Nancy Crowe
The purpose of the Flower Guild is to bring the beauty of God’s creation into worship through the placement of live flowers and /or greens at the Lord’s table. Members of the flower guild take turns usually in pairs procuring and arranging fresh materials for each Sunday service throughout the year. For festival holy days such as Easter and Christmas, the whole committee plus volunteers decorate the sanctuary, cloister and Grace Commons. Funds are raised through donations for memorial and Thanksgiving flowers. We also appreciate donations of flowers, vines, twigs and branches from your property. If you can make bows, or would be willing to donate housekeeping skills in keeping the Sacristy neat and clean! You are welcome to contact us! All willing hands are welcome!

Greeter Team
Rob Stage                                 
E-Mail: Rob Stage
The Greeter Ministry is essential, up-front ministry at St. Stephen's. Greeters warmly greet all worshipers and provide visitor assistance. We spend 20 minutes a month welcoming worshippers to our Sunday Services. We provide a warm smile, a handshake and welcome in the name of the Lord. We also often provide directions, or escort first time visitors.

Hospitality Team
Judi Erno                                    
The Hospitality Team provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for St. Stephen’s members and visitors by providing excellent food and service. We provide food and service for church functions such as, receptions, seminars, meetings, and special events. Our volunteers do food preparation, food service, kitchen and dining area clean up, dining area set up and floral arranging. This is a great way to serve the Lord and we have a really fun team. Join us!

Lay Eucharistic Ministry Team
LeRoy Rugg                                 
Jim Blumer                               

Library Resource Center
Ruth White                                   
E-Mail: Ruth White
The Library Resource Center supports the multi-faceted ministries of St. Stephen’s. Our aim is to be a resource to every ministry within the church by providing a broad range of valuable services. To accomplish our purpose we need volunteers with various skills and the willingness to develop those known or unknown skills. By nurturing these skills and growing in our vision through prayer and study, we hope to achieve the following while encouraged by one of our guiding Scripture references: II Cor. 2:14,15: to encourage reading in general; to provide parishioners with tools that help them live for Christ in their community; to assist lay leaders with resource material such as curriculums, etc.; to house old classics and current material; to provide positive reading experiences for children; to provide adults with leisure reading as well as resource material for personal growth study; to provide a quiet place for adults to read, meditate, spend quality time while waiting for children in some other activity; to provide multi-media resources and to become a central catalogue of all resources within the church. Join our team!

Pre-Marriage Preparation Team
Buffy Abbott
Email: Buffy Abbott
Pre-Marriage Prep prepares couples for a solid, Christian marriage and helps coordinate wedding services. St Stephens performs weddings for members of the parish only, but our 8week classes for pre-marriage preparation are open to any couple planning to be married. The classes are held twice a year (winter/spring and fall) and correspond with our new member class (101) During the prep course, the clergy and mentor couples will work with the class through issues such as communication, resolving conflicts, finances, intimacy and rolls and responsibilities in marriage.

Once a couple has been approved for marriage by the clergy we work with the couple to plan a Christ-Centered worship service for their wedding day. Are you looking for pre-marriage prep or do you want to join our team? … call Buffy Abbott for more info.

Rector's Arts Advisory Council
Buffy Abbott
Email:Buffy Abbott
The Rector's Arts Advisory Council will advise church leaders regarding decisions involving church art objects. The Art Committee will be consulted regarding the acquisition(and placement of) or removal of art in the church. It will locate what the church presently has, and inventory, appraise, preserve, repair and safely store the art.

CD & Tape Ministry
Edd Young, Stephan Bartling
Email: Edd Young
The purpose of the St. Stephen's Tape Ministry is to make available on the web copies of all sermons preached, Requests for copies of sermons on CD can made by calling the Bookstore and it will be available the following Sunday. Orders can also be called in to the church: 412.741.1790.

Usher Team
Jim Falconi                     
E-Mail: Jim Falconi
Ushers provide a welcoming environment to worshippers inside the church and assist with any needs of the congregation which may arise during the worship service. Ushers distribute service sheets, assist with seating (primarily late comers) for worship, collect the offering and take attendance, assure a smooth flow of worshippers to the communion stations while alerting clergy/LEMS to communicants unable to come forward; police the pews for the next service, provide directions to visitors, are alert for any emergencies which may arise; and try to muffle wailing babies by offering crying room availability.

Vestry
Fred Dale                     
E-mail: Fred Dale
Vestry is composed of 12 elected members of the congregation, plus the rector (and executive pastor ex officio). The Senior Warden is appointed by the rector and affirmed by vestry. The Junior Warden is nominated by the rector (unless he chooses to have open nominations) and elected by vestry. Vestry members are elected for 3-year terms (4 members each year) by the annual meeting.