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, contact the church office at (405) 321-4988.

This Week's Shield


                                                                        

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If you would like to receive the Shield Newsletter by email, please contact Sally Suit at ststephensumc@coxinet.net or phone the church office at (405) 321-4988.

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Together we can make St. Stephen's a strong church for today and the future. Your gift helps provide for all the things that make our church thrive, from a talented, caring church staff to a our beautiful building, educational materials, church utilities, equipment and more. If you would like make your church contribution online, click below: 
                                                                                          

This Sunday, Sept. 25

This Sunday at our 8:30 and 10:50 services, we will celebrate Reconciling Sunday, with the theme "Moving Forward." We will hear from some parents of young children about why being in an open and accepting church is important for the future for our children. We will enjoy singing and hearing fabulous music that celebrates inclusion.          

Click here for descriptions of Adult Sunday School classes.

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.

Sept. 11 -- Violence and Mercy

Sept. 4 -- The Potter's Wheel

Aug. 28 -- Hospitality

Aug. 21 -- Bent Over

July 24 -- Asking, Seeking

July 17 -- Thinkers and Do-ers

July 10 -- Down the Same Road

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.