WELCOME TO SAINT STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH,

An historic community of faith in Newton, Iowa for more than 150 years.

We’re a small, faithful and growing group of Christians who learn together, support each other and grow in our Faith together We gather here to worship, to sing, and to hear God’s word.

We gather here to offer our needs and our joys before God, and to have them heard. We gather here to be refreshed and renewed, and then go out from this place as living bearers of God’s love.

St. Stephen’s is steeped in history. Our worship is rooted in anglo-catholic tradition, the building is on the National Register of Historic Places (added in 1977), and the church is the oldest church in Jasper County in continual use for worship services. The first worship service in the church building was on April 19, 1874.

A wheelchair is available.

We invite you to worship with us any time.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Church News

Bishop Betsey Monnot visited St. Stephen’s today and led us in a meaningful worship service with Eucharist. Afterward she and the congregation enjoyed a Brunch together.

Come join us when she returns on Palm Sunday, March 29.

Please note there will be a change this month: next Sunday, March 15 will be Healing Sunday.

The second Sunday of each month is Healing Sunday with Steve Halstead. Join him at the altar after worship service

Join Isaac every Sunday Morning at 9:30 a.m. for a Rosary Study

Lenten Dates To Be Aware Of

Sunday, March 8, Rev. Michael Monnot will be with us to serve Eucharist

Palm Sunday, March 29, Bishop Monnot will be with us; Eucharist will be served

Thursday, April 2, Maundy Thursday service

Friday, April 3, Good Friday Cross Walk

Sunday, April 5, Easter Sunday

Merle will be in his office every Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for anyone who wishes to visit with him

Worship Opportunities

M.W.F. Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m..

Wednesday: 5:15 p.m. Evening Prayer with Issac Green

Saturday Compline at 8:00 p.m.

And of course, all of our services will be on live on Friends of St. Stephen’s, a private group on Facebook

Online Services

Worship Schedule:

Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer

Saturday 8 p.m. Compline

Services on Wednesday will usually be in the Church, other weekday services may well be broadcast from home. You are welcome to join us at the services in church; but all will be broadcast on the Friends of St. Stephen's Facebook page. Ask us to Friend you if you would like to attend.