Worship

Worship is the heartbeat of St. Stephen’s. We welcome all people to gather at God’s table.

Services are held weekly on Sundays at 10:00 AM and on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 5:00 PM.

The Sunday 10 AM service is live-streamed on our home page and available to view at any time on YouTube.

St. Stephen’s has a long-standing tradition of using inclusive language in our worship. We are blessed by eucharistic prayers and liturgies from the Book of Common PrayerEnriching Our Worship, the New Zealand Prayer Book, and the communities at Iona and Taize.

For more information about these services, visit the FAQ section of this site.

Worship Ministries

Acolyte Guild

Our well-trained corps of acolytes (altar servers) enrich our worship as crucifers, torchbearers, and altar assistants.

Altar Guild

Our Altar Guild teams devote many hours to preparing for our Eucharist services as well as for funerals, weddings, baptisms, and other special events. Volunteers also launder linens, cleanse vessels, and participate in the Maundy Thursday cleaning of the Sanctuary. Men and women are welcome to join at any time.

Eucharistic Ministers

Eucharistic Ministers assist during the Eucharist by administering the chalice to those sharing communion. Confirmed or received members of the Episcopal Church are eligible to become Eucharistic Ministers. At St. Stephen’s, candidates are selected by the Rector and approved by the Vestry. They participate in a training workshop sponsored by the Diocese of Western Massachusetts and are then licensed by the Bishop to serve annually.

Eucharistic Visitors

Eucharistic Visitors are trained and licensed to take Holy Communion on a regular basis to homebound parishioners. Confirmed or received members of the Episcopal Church are eligible to become Eucharistic Visitors. At St. Stephen’s, Eucharistic Visitors serve under the direction of the Rector and Pastoral Care Leader. Candidates participate in training sponsored by the Diocese of Western Massachusetts and are then licensed by the Bishop to serve annually.

Lectors

Parishioners of all ages read the lessons and lead the Prayers of the People at most of our services. New Lectors are always welcome and receive practical training in reading effectively in public.

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