St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

About this church

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Lakeland, Florida, is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida and part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church is at 1820 E. County Road 540A. Sunday worship is offered in two styles: a Traditional Service at 9:00 a.m., where children and teens serve as acolytes, and a Contemporary Service at 11:00 a.m. The parish affirms the Nicene and Apostles' Creeds and celebrates the sacraments, and its motto is "To Love and Serve God and Neighbor." Services are also available through its YouTube channel and a livestream page.

Families will find Sunday school for preschool through fifth grade from 10:15 to 10:55 a.m., a Children's Church during the 11:00 service, and a nursery for babies and toddlers with a live video feed. Youth ministry, a large playground, a weekly Cub Scout pack, and a free Vacation Bible School each summer round out programs for children. Adults can join Sunday morning classes at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday Bible studies at noon and 7:00 p.m., along with groups such as Cursillo, an altar guild and a baking ministry that supplies bread for a homeless shelter meal. Work days on the grounds are held several times a year. Service and class times can change, so confirm on the website or by calling the office.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 12, 2026. Sources: About page: Episcopal parish, creeds and sacraments · Children page: service times and children's programs · Ministries page: adult classes and groups · Contact page: address and phone

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