Where All Are Welcome

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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Check out St. Stephen's "It Gets Better" video series with messages that offer hope and inclusion for all people and share what makes St. Stephen's a welcoming congregation.


This Sunday, July 15

Join us at our 8:30 or 10:50 a.m. worship services. Rev. Jennifer Ahrens-Sims' sermon is titled “Feel the Beat” and is based on 2 Samuel 6: 1-5, 12b-19.                    

Click here for a description of this week's Sunday School offerings, which begin at 9:40 a.m.  

Coming Soon: VBS! 
“Miriam and the Magic Tambourine
”BE BRAVE! TRUST GOD! DO GOOD!
5:30-8:15 p.m. July 22-25

Register online to attend VBS
Pay online through our donation portal
Register online to be a VBS volunteer

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.

July 1 -- Kid Vs. Giant

May 20 - The Wind Comes Sweeping

May 13 - Happiness Is

May 6 - Love Without Boundaries

April 22 - Energy for Life, presented by Rev. Jennifer Ahrens-Sims

April 8 - Some Days, Chaos

April 1 - Practicing Resurrection

Rev. Himes' Shield Columns

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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.