Adult Opportunities

Sundays

Adults gather from 9:00-10:00 a.m. during the program year for Christian Formation. Our rector leads the adult group. You can join the group at any time.

Wednesdays

Expanded Wednesday Formation Offering Beginning Wed. Sept 14 (and every Wed. until Oct. 12) at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall Fr. David will lead an Alpha course. Alpha teaches the basics of the Christian faith through a series of talks and discussions. While intended for folks new to the Christian faith this engaging curriculum is appropriate no matter where you find yourself in your journey of faith. Sessions are structured as follows:

• 5:30 p.m. Dinner

• 6:00 p.m. Video presentation

• 6:30 p.m. Discussion (based on video)

We will be finished by 7pm. This course is open to all ages. Please see the Friday eblast for more details. 

Weekdays

Men’s Morning Prayer – The Tuesday Morning Men’s Prayer group has returned to a hybrid format with some of us meeting at the Church on Tuesday mornings at 8:00 a.m. and some of us staying virtual on Zoom to share Morning Prayer. Those of us at the church are following the distancing and masked rules. Our group includes Buzz Baker in Arkansas and Jim Smith in Washington. If you would like to join us contact Bob Cagle at bcagle75@gmail.com.

Thursday Bible Study — Our Thursday Bible Study resumes with a video Bible Study of the “The Chosen.” The Chosen is a television drama based on the life of Jesus Christ that portrays Jesus “through the eyes of those who met him.” We will watch each episode and discuss together using What Does It Mean to Be Chosen?: An Interactive Bible Study Guide by Amanda Jenkins, Dallas Jenkins & Douglas S. Huffman. Join us Thursdays at noon at St. Stephen’s or via Zoom. Have questions or need more information? Contact Xena Markine-Morrison, Director of Christian Formation xmorrison@ststephenschurch.com
(252) 955-2838

Advent Formation Series — During Advent we will have a Wednesday Evening Advent Formation Series.

Schedule for the evening:

  • Worship 5:30–6:00 p.m.
  • Dinner 6:00–6:30 p.m.
  • Program 6:30–7:00 p.m.

This series will take place on Wednesdays December 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2021.

Lent & Easter Activities 

Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, is a time for forgiveness, healing and renewal. It is a season of the church year that reminds us that, through confession, repentance and amendment of life, God forgives us and empowers us to forgive others.

Lenten Suppers & Programs

Each Wednesday during Lent, we have a Pot Luck Supper and Program beginning at 6 p.m. Recent years have included talks on outreach ministries in Goldsboro, and a series on sin, forgiveness, and reconciliation.

Confirmation – If you desire to be confirmed, received into the church, or reaffirm your Baptismal Vows, please see Xena Morrison.