We are hiring! Families and Outreach Minister

We are praying that the Lord will send us a new Families and Outreach Minister to start in September. If you know of anyone you think should apply, then do send them the advert!

We are seeking to hire somebody to help us with two key areas of growth for us as a  church family:  

- Our Children’s and Youth work. Currently, this consists of a Creche and Sunday  school on Sundays, two monthly Friday youth groups (years 5-8 and 9-12) and a  mid-week toddlers’ group, as well as our regular involvement in the local school. We  would want you to prepare materials for our children’s groups, to recruit and train  leaders and to take initiative in developing our programme.  

- We are also looking to develop our outreach into the local area. We have a small  door knocking ministry to local residents, and run Christianity Explored courses a  couple of times a year. We would like to take these forward, and think more  creatively about mission in this area. 

There will be the opportunity to get involved in other ministries, which might include:  helping to run and grow our evening service; supporting our outreach to local businesses;  leading a Home group and occasional preaching, as well as some administrative tasks.  

We are looking for a flexible, loving, proactive individual with a deep love of Christ to join  us in overseeing and developing these key areas of church life.  

This is a full time role, though we would consider applicants who wished to work part time.  Our staff team currently consists of the vicar, (Richard Dryer, full time), Ministry Trainee (3  days per week) and administrator (3 days per week). The role is paid at £34,570 per year.  and is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. 

For further details, please contact Richard Dryer, Vicar richard.dryer@ststephensw2.org

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We are hiring! Administrator

We are looking for somebody with a vision for enabling ministry, a desire to serve the church family in organising the details of church life, an ability to learn and develop administrative systems, a concern for people and a deep personal love of Christ, to join our small staff team as we move forward together as a church.

This is a part time post, 22 hours per week.

Responsibilities will include:

• Office management – ensuring the smooth running of the church office

• Communications – acting as the church’s first point of contact for many in the community

• Sunday services – supporting the management of our Sunday services

• Finance – supporting the Treasurer in the management of the accounts

• Rentals – managing the tenants who rent rooms in our building during the week and seeking to find new tenants to ensure good income

• Buildings maintenance – overseeing the regular maintenance of the building

This part time role could be combined with part time study or there may be an opportunity to combine it with a part time ministry role at St Stephen’s. Our staff team also consists of the Vicar, (Richard Dryer, full time), a Ministry Trainee and we are currently looking to recruit a Children’s & Outreach minister. This role pays a minimum of the London Living Wage, with a further uplift available depending on experience.

Sunday attendance at church is not a formal requirement of the role, though we think it would be beneficial and we would warmly welcome the successful applicant into the church family, should they choose to join us.

St Stephen’s Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. For further details, please contact the vicar, Richard Dryer, at richard.dryer@ststephensw2.org

Summer termcard 2025

We would love you to join us at St Stephen’s this summer. The attached file shows details of our upcoming activities. Highlights include:

• A Sunday sermon series looking at story of Jospeh, one of the most intriguing characters in the Bible

• Home groups looking together at the book of John

• Monthly youth group and also a discussion group for year 9-11s

• A Christianity Explored course for those looking into the Christian faith or those wanting to go back over the basics

God, the Bible & Everything (in 60 minutes) with James Cary - 27th February

Get ready for the ultimate one-man comedy show about God, the Bible, and Everything! BBC sitcom writer James Cary hilariously unpacks the entire Bible in one hour—jokes,props, a big screen,and maybe a song. From Adam and Eve to Moses, David and Goliath, it’s fast, funny, and insightful. With over 20 years writing hit sitcoms like Miranda and Bluestone 42, James Cary delivers unforgettable laughs for all ages, faiths,and none! Visit James’ website to find out more, or get in touch to let us know you’re coming! We’d love to see you there.

Lent Termcard 2025

Happy New Year! We would love to invite you to join us at St Stephen’s this year. Our termcard below shows details of all that is coming up, including:

• A Sunday sermon series in 1 Corinthians, exploring where we find God’s wisdom

• Home groups looking together at the early chapters of the book of John

• An evening with comedian James Cary, entitled, “God the Bible and Everything (in 60 minutes)”

• A Christianity Explored course for those looking into the Christian faith or those wanting to go back over the basics

• Monthly youth group and “Big Ideas'“ for our young people.

Celebrate Christmas at St Stephen's

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy Christmas.

Every year, regardless of what has changed in the world and in our lives, it is a joy and a comfort to return again to the familiar but no less wonderful story of Jesus coming into the world, “God with us”.

We would love to extend a warm invitation to join us at our Christmas services, as we reflect afresh on this amazing hope.

We will be holding our traditional Carols by Candlelight at 6pm on the 15th of December, which is always a very special evening.

There will be a more informal Family Carol service, aimed at younger children, on the 8th of December.

We will also be celebrating together on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

May this Christmas be a season of peace and great happiness for you and your household.

Remembrance Sunday

We warmly welcome all residents, along with the various groups who serve our communities, to join with us for our annual service of Remembrance, at 10:30am on Sunday the 10th of November.

Many thanks to the Westminster Ward Budget Funding Scheme

Thanks so much to the Westminster Ward Budget Funding scheme for providing the money to install lovely new lights at the North and South Doors, and at the back porch! We’re hoping they will help improve security, discourage anti-social behavior and protect our building for all its users.

Raising Confident Kids in a Confusing World

We are delighted that Faith in Kids are running an event, "Raising Confident Kids in a Confusing World" at St Stephen’s on Thursday 17 October.

To book a ticket, and for more info, use this link: https://buytickets.at/faithinkids/1333498

The event is open to parents from other churches in the area.

We all want our children to be confident of who they are and able to make good decisions for themselves, but they are hearing conflicting messages. Too often, Christian parents feel nervous and intimidated talking to their children on the subjects of bodies, gender, sexuality and their sense of self.

Ed Drew will serve up an evening of Biblical truth and practical wisdom, presented with a side order of real-life stories and a generous sprinkling of humour. It is perfect for parents at every stage of family life, from birth through to the teenage years, as well as for grandparents, leaders and anyone else who wants to be part of the wonderful challenge of raising children to lead flourishing lives for Christ.

Harvest - Sunday 29th September

We will celebrate Harvest together on Sunday 29th September. As in previous years we will be collecting items to support The Upper Room in Shepehrd’s Bush. The list of items which they would like us to donate can be found here.