St. Stephen
Coptic Orthodox Church

Cypress, TX

The icon of Christ in white and red robes, holding out His right hand toward seven stars
Next 7 days · Nov 9–15

Services and classes

Every service and class in the next seven days, from the church calendar. All times are Central.

Tuesday Nov 10 Tue 10

  • 8:30 AM–11 AMDivine Liturgy

Coming up

Wednesday Nov 11 Wed 11

  • 7:30 PM–9 PMKing David Adults Hymns Class

Friday Nov 13 Fri 13

  • 6 PM–7:30 PMSt. Stephen Choir Rehearsal
  • 7:30 PM–8:30 PMChildren’s Bible Acadmy (2nd - 12th Grade)
  • 7:30 PM–8:15 PMSt. Philopateer Family Hymns, Rites and Coptic ClassFamilies
  • 8:15 PM–9 PMAdults Arabic Bible Study
  • 8:30 PM–9:30 PMArts and CraftsAges 4–12

Saturday Nov 14 Special Sat 14

  • 8 AM–10:30 AMDivine Liturgy
  • 4 PM–5 PMHymns and Pre-Servant classesSt. Mina (K–Gr. 3) · St. George (Gr. 4–8)
  • 5 PM–6 PMSt. Cyril Pre-Servants
  • 6 PM–8:30 PMVespers and Raising of IncenseVisit of HE Metropolitan Youssef) (At Building A
  • 8:30 PM–10:30 PMMidnight Prayers and Praises
  • After VespersConfessionsOr by appointment with Fr. Abraam, 817-863-4505

Sunday Nov 15 Special Sun 15

  • 7:45 AM–11:15 AMDivine LiturgyVisit of HE Metropolitan Youssef) (At Building A
  • 11:15 AM–11:45 AMArabic Sermon
  • 11:15 AM–1 PMMission 1615 Youth MeetingCollege & Adults · 18939 Kz Rd
  • 11:45 AM–12:45 PMSunday SchoolPreK–Gr. 12
  • 1 PM–2 PMServants Meeting with HE Metropolitan Youssef
Announcements & events

What’s coming up

Retreats, camps and weekly programs for children, teens and young adults.

The St. Stephen sanctuary, with oak pews, a red center aisle and the carved iconostasis with its red altar curtain
New here?

Your first Sunday at St. Stephen

Everyone is welcome at the Divine Liturgy. Here is what to know before your first visit.

  • Sundays, 7:45–11:15 AM. An Arabic sermon follows at 11:15 AM.

  • Language: The Liturgy is in English, Coptic, Arabic and Greek, with screens to follow along.

  • Children are welcome and are encouraged to take part in the Liturgy. Sunday School (PreK–Gr. 12) follows at 11:45 AM.

  • Holy Communion is for those baptized in one of the Oriental Orthodox churches. If you’re not sure, please ask Abouna.

Services

Explore the services of our Church

Find a place to learn, serve, sing, and grow in fellowship at Saint Stephen.

  • PreK–Gr. 12

    Sunday School

    Teaching the Orthodox faith, building character, and taking an active part in the Divine Liturgy.

    Sundays, 11:45 AM–12:45 PM

  • K–Gr. 8

    St. Mina & St. George Hymns

    Hymns classes for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade, and for students in 4th through 8th grade.

    Saturdays, 4–5 PM

  • Gr. 9–12

    St. Cyril Pre-Servants

    An Orthodox Christian education that fosters faith and prepares young people for service in the Church.

    Saturdays, 5–6 PM

  • College & Adults

    Mission 1615 Youth Meeting

    A Sunday meeting for college students and recent graduates, right after the Liturgy.

    Sundays, 11:15 AM–1 PM

  • Children and adults

    Bible Study

    Children’s Bible Study (Gr. 2–9) and Adults Arabic Bible Study on Fridays; English Bible Study on Saturdays.

    Fridays and Saturdays

  • Church meetings

    Deacons

    Practice the hymns and responses used in the Church’s services, with regular formation and service preparation.

    1st and 3rd Sundays, 1–2 PM

Watch & listen

Watch online

Videos are posted after Vespers & Midnight Praises, Friday Coptic Lessons & Bible Study, and the Sunday and Tuesday Liturgy.

The icon of St. Stephen the Archdeacon, crowned, in a white tunic and a red deacon’s stole, beside a Coptic cross

St. Stephen on YouTube

@StStephenCypress

Donate to St. Stephen

Donate online through Zeffy, send a Zelle to ststephenhouston@gmail.com with “Donation” in the memo, or use the donation box at the back of the church.

Visit us

Find us in Cypress

St. Stephen Coptic Orthodox Church

18937 Kz Rd., Cypress, TX 77433

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18937 Kz Rd., Cypress, TX 77433

Our priest

Fr. Abraam Kamal

Serving at St. Stephen since December 1, 2023. For confessions and appointments, call 817-863-4505.

Messages and prayer requests go privately to Fr. Abraam Kamal.