Saint Stephen ServicesServices

Explore the services of our Church

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

Choose the services that fit you or your children. Their times and announcements are on the Schedule page.

The youth choir in blue polos singing before the iconostasis, with keyboard and cello
Children · 5 services

For children

Sunday School, hymns classes, Bible study, and arts and crafts, from PreK through Grade 12.

Sunday School

PreK–Gr. 12

A weekly service that teaches the Orthodox faith, builds character, and helps children take part in the Divine Liturgy with reverence.

Sunday Sun 11:45 AM–12:45 PM

St. Mina Hymns Class

K–Gr. 3

Hymns class for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade.

Saturday Sat 4–5 PM

St. George Hymns Class

Gr. 4–8

Hymns class for students in 4th through 8th grade.

Saturday Sat 4–5 PM

Arts and Crafts

Ages 4–12

The St. Stephen Creation Center: acrylic painting, pottery and clay, woodwork, drawing, and mosaic art.

Friday Fri 8:30–9:30 PM

Arts & Crafts Classroom

The children’s Nativity program with the choir, January 2026
The children’s Nativity program, January 2026
Youth · 4 services

Youth and young adults

Hymns, fellowship, and formation for high school students, college students, and recent graduates.

St. Abaskhiron & St. Demiana Hymns & Fellowship

High school

Hymns and fellowship for high school girls and boys.

Fridays

St. Cyril Pre-Servants

Gr. 9–12

A robust Orthodox Christian education that fosters faith and encourages the pursuit of knowledge and truth.

Saturday Sat 5–6 PM

St. Stephen Choir

Youth

For youth interested in practicing and learning Church melodies.

Friday Fri 6–7:30 PM

Mission 1615 Youth Meeting

College & Adults

A Sunday youth meeting for college students and graduates.

Sunday Sun 11:15 AM–1 PM

18939 Kz Rd, next door

Adults · 4 services

Adults and families

Hymns, Bible study in English and Arabic, and a family class in hymns, rites, and Coptic.

King David Adults Hymns Class

Adults

A weekly hymns class for adults.

Wednesday Wed 7:30–9 PM

St. Philopateer Family Hymns, Rites and Coptic Class

Families

Hymns, church rites, and Coptic for the whole family.

Friday Fri 7:30–8:15 PM

Adults Arabic Bible Study

Adults · Arabic

Bible study for adults, in Arabic.

Friday Fri 8:15–9 PM

English Bible Study

English

Bible study brings spiritual growth and a stronger connection to God. Right after Vespers.

Saturday Sat 7–7:30 PM

Missed a class?

Friday’s Coptic Lessons & Bible Study is posted on the parish YouTube channel.

LatestCoptic Lessons & Bible Study (opens in a new tab)
Serving · 4 services

Serving the Church

Deacons and servants meet every Sunday, 1–2 PM, on a monthly rhythm.

  1. 1st Sunday

    1–2 PM

    Deacons Hymns Meeting

    Practice the hymns and responses used in the Church’s services.

  2. 2nd Sunday

    1–2 PM

    Servants Meeting

    Formation, fellowship, and coordination for those serving the parish.

  3. 3rd Sunday

    1–2 PM

    Deacons Meeting

    A regular gathering for deaconship formation and service preparation.

  4. 4th Sunday

    1–2 PM

    Servants Meeting

    Servants meet on both the 2nd and the 4th Sunday of the month.

Questions about a meeting? Contact us
The icon of St. Stephen the Archdeacon and first martyr in our church, with a censer and candles
Deacons

Serving at the altar

Deacons grow through the ranks of the diaconate, each with its own roles and requirements.

Get involved

Want to serve?

Servants meet the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month, 1–2 PM. Tell us where you’d like to help, and we’ll connect you with the right service.

Confession

Confessions are available every Saturday following Vespers or by appointment.

To schedule, please contact Fr. Abraam Kamal.

Call 817-863-4505A Guide for ConfessionEnglish and Arabic · PDFRead more about Confession