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!
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 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 […]
Sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter (May 18, 2025)
Gospel: John 13:31-35 The evening had already been a time of shocking events and stunning words. During the dinner – not before or after, but right in the middle – […]
Sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter (May 11, 2025)
Gospel: John 10:22-30 How often in life do we have to hear something more than once before it finally sinks in? Is there a particular number of times we must […]