Altar Guild Women and men who assist in preparing the altar and chancel for worship Children's Summer Programs

Camp Frog (August 2-6, 2010) A summer week for children who have completed kindergarden through 8th grade. 9 AM to 3 PM each day with counselors from Camp Lutheran in Butler PA.

Community Outreach

NA Narcotics Anonymous meets in the Church Undercroft on Saturdays beginning at 11:00 AM. IHN Dinners (July 20, September 28, and December 7, 2010)  Interfaith Hospitality Network volunteers meet several times throughout the year at St John's Lutheran church. Volunteers prepare meals and and time with families in need.

Counseling Ministries

Counseling Center (a site of Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute) for first appointment call PPI at 421/ 661-1239 or 877/ 661-9623 St. Stephen's site number is 412/ 279-5452 "PPI is an interfaith counseling agency that integrates into the counseling process resources from the behavioral sciences and a client's religious faith. All PPI counselors respect and appreciate the value of religion and spirituality in a person's life. Various counseling modalities are available. These include individual, couple, family and group therapy." "All PPI counselors hold graduate-level degrees, licenses, or certificates in one or more of the mental health disciplines, including: Pastoral Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, and Professional Counseling. All PPI counselors adhere to the Standards and Code of Ethics of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors." Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute 6324 Marchand Street Pittsburgh PA 15206

Christian Education Ministries

Children's Sunday Church School meets from 9:15 - 10:15 AM on Sundays in the Christian Education Building (Lower Level) grades: preschool through 8th grade from post Labor Day through May Adult Bible Class meets from 9:15 - 10: 00 AM on Sundays in the Upper Room of the Christian Education Building taught by Pastor Mozolak Weekday Church School Meets on Wednesdays from September through May Participants meet from 4:30 - 6:00 PM in the Upper Room of the Education Building For Grades 3 through 8 A three year cycle is taught covering Old Testament, New Testament, Catechism, Christian Worship and History in preparation for Confirmation Taught by Pastor Mozolak and an assistant Reading Well (Adult Christian Book Group) after reading well and deeply a place to talk with people of faith gathering words and paragraphs thoughts and images in the buckets of Bible and belief The group meets as scheduled Previously discussed works: John Grisham's The Testament, Morris West's The Devil's Advocate, Graham Greene's Power and the Glory, C. S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters, Angela Hunt's The Note New Member Classes the Inquirer's Class meets as announced at a time convenient to participants for studying Christian faith, Lutheran teachings and membership Lutherans are received by transfer of membership First Communion Class taught and scheduled as needed for children (usually at 3rd grade level) for adults (arranged with the Pastor) Mid-Week Bible Study adults meet several times a year

Evangelistic Ministries

Outreach Team a parish Evangelism Committee whose members contact guests and visitors who have worshipped at St. Stephen the committee also in charge of sharing the message of the Gospel and the congregation with the community IF YOU WOULD LIKE A PHONE CALL OR VISIT from the Pastor or a member of this committee, please call the church office at 412/ 279-5868 or email the church at faithfamily.ststephenscott@verizon.net

Family Ministries

Pre-Marriage Counseling part of the ministry of the Pastor call the church for an appointment, 412/ 279-5868 a requirement for before marriage for both members and non-members   Gifts from Afar a yearly parish outreach to need at Epiphany, January 6th

Men's Ministries

Men's Prayer Breakfast a yearly gathering of men on a Saturday morning with a guest speaker and breakfast Next Date- (to be announced)

Missions Support

Global Missions the congregation supports the global outreach of the ELCA through its offerings and budget Local Missions the congregation supports the local outreach of the Southwest Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA through its offerings and budget Mission of the Month the congregation supports the local outreach of the Southwest Pa Synod of the ELCA through its offerings and budget

Music Ministries

Adult Choir teen and adult members of this choir practice on Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9:00 PM the choir sings at Sunday worship and Festivals from September through early June Youth Musicans

Prayer Ministries

Prayer Chain a group of about a dozen Christians pray for people and needs - ask for prayer by calling the church office at 412/ 279-5868 or emailing the church at: faithfamily.ststephenscott@verizon.net Adult Retreats when announced, usually a weekend away for spirital growth and mutual caring

Women's Ministries

Youth Ministries (Jr./Sr. High)

Additional Ministries

New Members-- Inquirer's Class see Education category Worship Assistants adult members may volunteer to be trained as worship assistants helping to lead worship and publically read the Scripture youth may be trained to serve as acolytes Opportunities for Friendship and Shared Community

Sunday before Ash Wednesday - Pre-Lenten Potluck a noon potluck dinner to which all worshippers are invited First Sunday in December after worship - St. Nicholas Gathering an all age, all parish gathering for games, fun, activities, stories and food Friendship Hours after worship coffee, tea, punch, dessert, and a friendly meeting together after worship Lenten Soup Suppers Wednesdays at 6:30 PM precedes Lenten Evening Prayer Easter Sunday at 8:30 AM - Easter Breakfast for all worshippers, guests and visitors on Easter Sunday a light breakfast between the Eucharists in the Undercroft Children's Annual Christmas Pagent Little Saints - A PreSchool Program After Worship Socials memebers and their families gather at a local restaurant to socialize