St. Stephen's United Methodist Church is a progressive Christian church that is open and affirming of all ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, economic brackets and walks of life. We celebrate the diversity within our congregation, and see ours as a safe church for open thought. We also hold fast to the beauty and tradition of the United Methodist Church, and embrace the richness of its history and the depth of its theology and intellectual focus. We invite you to join us!

We welcome you to come visit! St. Stephen's is located at 1801 W. Brooks St., at the intersection of Brooks and McGee Avenue in Norman. Sunday worship services are offered at 8:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m., and Sunday school classes are scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Before and after services, join us for organic, fair-trade coffee in the church loggia. For information, call us at (405) 321-4988.

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Earth Sunday, April 22

Join us at our 8:30 or 10:50 a.m. worship services celebrating Earth Sunday. Rev. Jennifer Ahrens-Simms sermon is titled “Energy for Life” and is based on Ezekiel 37: 1-14.
                    
At 9:40 a.m. the Adult Education Committee will host an Earth Day event during the Sunday School hour. A short presentation will be made by Adrienne Gautier, the Renewable Energy Citizen Lobbyist Chair of the Sierra Club. She will speak about the “Ready for 100” campaign that promotes the transition of the City of Norman into a city using 100% renewable energy. Representative Emily Virgin, the Oklahoma Democratic Caucus Chair-Elect of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, will discuss the “state of renewable energy in OK.” 

Here's what else is happening this week at St. Stephen's. For more information about upcoming events, contact the church office at 321-4988.

Rev. Jeannie Himes is the senior minister of St. Stephen's. You can listen to Jeannie's recorded sermons below and also view her weekly Shield Messages below.

Listen to Sermons

Follow the links below to listen to past sermons, including opening scripture readings, via SoundCloud.

April 1 -- Practicing Resurrection

March 25 -- Finding Yourself: Listening to Your Soul

March 18 -- Finding Your Mystic: Listening Beyond the Voices for the Still, Small Voice

March 11 -- Finding Your Power: Listening for Wholeness

March 4 -- Finding a Word: Listening to the Texts

Feb. 25 -- Finding Your Breath: Listening to Our Heartbeats

Feb. 18 -- Finding Your Space: Listening Places

Rev. Himes' Shield Columns

Marketing and Social Media Policy

Anyone wishing to market* St. Stephen’s name or information on social media, external websites or print marketing materials is asked to receive approval through the church Outreach committee and the Pastor to ensure that the proposed marketing opportunity meets St. Stephen’s mission and the Outreach objectives. 

*Marketing includes using St. Stephen's name in such a way as to imply official endorsement or approval of a particular statement, activity, or product by St Stephen's or its affiliated committees, organizations, or groups.