Rejoicing in a Risen Savior – Serving a Living Lord – Awaiting a Coming King
The members of St. Stephen’s are involved in many ministries to the surrounding community. We brighten the lives of our neighbors through these ministries.
Pledges and Donations
YOU CAN MAIL YOUR PLEDGE TO THE OFFICE.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 600 Pitt Street, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
OR YOU CAN PAY THROUGH OUR DONOR BOX LINK
https://donorbox.org/ssec-wilkinsburg
THANK YOU!
Mission of the Month – August 2025
A group of members selects a mission of the month and shares that project with the congregation. This gives members a concrete and easy way to help needy neighbors. Examples: At the start of the school year we collected school supplies for disadvantaged students.
Gwen’s Girls
Gwen’s Girls offers a safe space where girls and young women in Allegheny County can form relationships, build self-esteem, and develop resilience.
At Gwen’s Girls, we recognize, honor, and nurture the inner strength of our girls and their families. This facilitates their physical, emotional, and spiritual development, fosters strong family units and community bonds, and ultimately builds stable and productive lives.
Our services are driven by the needs of our girls and families, addressing societal barriers of race, class, and gender. We celebrate the uniqueness of the female spirit while advocating for positive changes in girls, families, and communities. Embracing diversity of culture, perspective, and experience enriches and vitalizes our approach.
Through our educational opportunities and enrichment experiences, we aim to foster economic self=sufficiency, improve quality of life, and enhance overall well-being.
Please check out our website and give!
100% of Gwen’s Girls graduated to the next grade.
100% of Gwen’s Girls did not become re-involved with the juvenile justice system.
THE BLESSING BOX PANTRY IS RUNNING DRY! ANY NON-PERISHABLES YOU CAN DONATE WOULD BE GREATLY APRECIATED! AND THANKS TO YOU ALL WHO GIVE SO FREELY! GOD IS GOOD. We will always gladly accept your donations. The need is great.
We collect non-perishable food items throughout the year for the food pantry of the Wilkinsburg Community Ministry (WCM). Each month we distribute a list of what items are needed. If you’d like to donate, please write a check to the Wilkinsburg Community Ministry (WCM). You can put your donation in the offering plate or mail it to WCM at 702-704 Wood Street, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221.
WE ARE THANKFUL TO GARY MARZOLF AND DAVE SWATZLER
FOR SHOPPING FOR AND TENDING TO THE BLESSING BOX! AND FOR THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
WOMEN OF PITTSBURGH WHO GAVE US THE $3000 GRANT TO PURCHASE FOOD STUFFS FOR IT!
August 2025: Food of the Month – Pancakes and Syrup
Did you know that 25% of Wilkinsburg residents are food insecure? Let’s help our neighbors by contributing to the Wilkinsburg Community Ministry holiday meal bags.
Please put in boxes in the Church Sanctuary by our main entrance
Each Year Wilkinsburg Community Ministries provides hundreds of local families with food. It is such a joy to know that we can help be a part of the happiness of so many others. For the next month we will be contributing to this effort!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
All items donated will be given to the food pantry run by Wilkinsburg Community Ministry. Please give generously. Items can be brought to the Church and placed at the back of the Sanctuary or brought into the Church office located in the Parish House, Monday through Thursday, 9am – Noon.
Morning Prayer happens the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30am. See you on August 6th!
Discipleship Class – Wednesday Bible Study Group – Will not meet in June, July, August. See you in September.
OUR BIBLE STUDY does meet in the Library in our Parish Hall on Wednesdays starting at 4pm until 6pm. If you want to join us in the Fall please contact Melanie Sprenkel at ststephenswilkinsburg@gmail.com Consider joining us in the Fall!
Ministry to shut-ins
We provide support to our senior citizens, even when poor health prevents them from attending services or leaving their homes. Members of St. Stephen’s visit the shut-ins on a regular basis and take communion to them if requested. We also communicate with them throughout the year.
August BIRTHDAYS
August 4-Tim Degrosky
August 11-Elise Morris
August 21-Kathy Yeo
ANNIVERSARIES
August 13-Don and Mary Block