St. Stephen’s Moms’ Group

St. Stephen’s Moms’ Group

Nurturing Connection, Purpose & Grace in Every Season

Welcome, Mom – We’re Glad You’re Here.

St. Stephen’s Moms’ Group is a community for mothers with kids from birth to rising 8 th graders. Whether you are brand new to parenting or deep in the daily chaos, this group is a place to catch your breath, connect with other moms, and grow in faith and friendship.

We gather to share stories, reflect together, create, pray, and support one another through the rhythms of motherhood and life. There’s no registration, no fee, and no pressure to be perfect or to make it every time—we show up as we are.

Here, you’ll find:

  • A circle of moms walking similar paths
  • Space for prayer, reflection, and honest conversation
  • Encouragement to grow in faith and friendship
  • Support without pressure (come as you are, when you can)

Rooted in the life of St. Stephen’s, this group is especially for moms who are exploring or have already chosen our church as a spiritual home for their family. We value authentic connection and the relationships that grow when we show up for one another.

2025–2026 Meeting Dates

We meet on Wednesdays from 6:30–8 PM (roughly every other week) in the St. Stephen’s Chapel.

  • Fall 2025:  Sept 24 · Oct 8, 22 · Nov 5, 19 · Dec 3, 17
  • Winter/Spring 2026:  Jan 7, 21 · Feb 4, 25 · Mar 11, 25 · Apr 8, 22 · May 13

What We Talk About

Our meeting topics grounded in four core themes:

  • Community-Building
  • Faith Exploration
  • Personal Reflection
  • Parenting Support

This year, topics will range from “Tending the Family Garden (Literally and Figuratively)” to “Creating Family
Rituals that Nourish Connection” to “Mary as a Model for Modern Motherhood.”

We talk about the joys and struggles of parenting, faith, identity, and friendship—all through a lens of encouragement, curiosity, and grace.

Bonus: Bring Your Family to Wednesday Dinner!

If it works for your schedule, we invite you to come early on Wednesdays for St. Stephen’s Community Dinner. It’s a relaxed way to share a kid and adult frientdly meal with other parishioners before everyone heads off to various evening church programming for all ages.

  • Time: 5:45-6:30 PM  in the Gathering Space
  • Cost: $5 per person, or $20 for a family; pay at the door. No need to sign up!

Beyond Wednesdays

Throughout the year, we also join in parish life by:

  • Hosting Coffee Hour at the Blessing of the Backpacks
  • Running a Game Booth at the Family Fall Festival
  • Hosting a Pre-Bash After Dark Cocktail Party
  • Gathering for Summer Meet-Ups (First Wednesdays in June, July & August)

Meet Your Leaders

Contact Jessica and Michelle via email at momsgroup@ststephens.com.

Jessica Thomas

Jessica has called St. Stephen’s home since childhood. After years away on both coasts, she and her husband, Patrick, married here in 2018. Their children Rosie (5) and Arnie (3) were both baptized in the creek behind the church.

Michelle Barnett

Michelle and her husband, Jimmy, joined St. Stephen’s in 2020 and were officially received in 2022. Their son Noah (3) was baptized in the creek that same year.

 

You Belong Here

Whether you’re looking for a deeper connection to your faith, some spiritual grounding in a busy season, or simply a
space to laugh and share with other moms – you belong here.

We’d love for you to join us.