JOIN US FOR LESSONS & CAROLS ON NOV 30 AT 4 PM!
WELCOME TO
SAINT STEPHEN'S
An Episcopal Parish in the Anglo-Catholic Tradition
S. Stephen’s, a parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, proudly stands within the Anglo-Catholic tradition with the Mass or the Eucharist as the center of our common life. We are young and old, rich and poor, single, married, and divorced, straight and gay, confident in our faith and full of questions. What we share is a love of Jesus, and a desire to grow in love of God, neighbor, and self. Please know how welcome you are in this community of faith! ​
WORSHIP WITH US
Worship is the heartbeat of our parish. Our liturgy is steeped in ancient and timeless traditions, complemented by a vibrant music program at sung masses. We hope to see you at an upcoming service.
Childcare available at all Sunday Masses
SUNDAY SERVICES
8 AM
Morning Prayer &
Low Mass
Spoken in the Lady Chapel
10 AM
Solemn Mass
With Choir & Organ
Upcoming Events
All are welcome to any parish events & services!
Questions? Click here. ​​​​​​
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Sunday, November 30 – 4 pm
A Service of Advent Lessons & Carols
An organ recital precedes the service at 3:30 pm
by L. Frederick Jodry of Trinity Church, Newport.​
A festive reception follows. Nursery care provided.
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Sunday, December 21 – 11:30 am
The Hanging of the Greens
Join us for a festive gathering as we decorate the church for Christmas. All ages and stages are welcome. ​
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Christmas Eve – Wednesday, December 24
Family Mass & Christmas Pageant | 5:30 pm
Solemn High Mass sung by the Schola Cantorum 10 pm
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Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25
Low Mass in the Lady Chapel | 9 am
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Tuesday, January 6 – 7 pm
The Feast of the Epiphany
Solemn Mass with Procession and Blessing of Chalk
Sung by the Schola Cantorum.​
A festive reception follows.
OUR MUSIC
S. Stephen’s has long been renowned for its excellence in music. The S. Stephen’s Schola Cantorum is one of the finest liturgical choirs in New England with a repertoire that spans 1000 years of liturgical music. We offer a robust schedule of musical services and events, including our annual service Lessons and Carols, Choral Evensong & Benediction, organ recitals, and orchestral masses. Click here for our full schedule of choral services. For this year’s schedule, click here.
GET INVOLVED
Beyond Sunday worship, we encourage S. Stephens’ members and non-members to take advantage of the fullness of parish life. Our vibrant community offers adult formation, a student and young adult group, and a variety of ministries that you’re heartily invited to participate in.
Opportunities to share our blessings include the Epiphany Soup Kitchen, for which we are the hosts. Many of our service opportunities support our unique form of worship while participants enjoy fellowship with others.
Click here to learn more about service opportunities.​
