Welcome to St. Stephen’s!
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Since its founding more than 200 years ago, the congregation of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Forest has welcomed people to this sacred place in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains. No matter who you are or where you are on your journey, you are welcomed here. We invite you to experience for yourself the joy and presence of God’s real and abiding love. If you are looking for a church to call home, we would love to have you with us at St. Stephen’s!
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Worship with Us
Sunday Services
8:30am – Holy Eucharist I (spoken)
9:30am – Adult Forum and Bible Study (September through May)
10:30am – Holy Eucharist II (with music and live on YouTube)
Calendar
Recent Sermons
Sermon for the Second Sunday after Pentecost (June 22, 2025)
Gospel: Luke 8:26-39 As our lectionary moves through its regular three-year cycle, we’re allowed opportunities to consider the readings in fresh ways through the lens of the progression of our […]
Sermon for Trinity Sunday (June 15, 2025)
Gospel: John 16:12-15 Trinity Sunday: the one day each year when clergy try more than usual to avoid being labeled heretics by theological experts. This is without question one of […]
Sermon for the Seventh Sunday of Easter (June 1, 2025)
Gospel: John 17:20-26 It’s incredibly powerful to know someone is praying for you. For some, having that feeling might bring about a deep and surprising emotional response. For many, it […]