s our Lord commanded us, we continually seek ways to meet the needs of others.

Some examples of our ministries are:
1. Shared Ministry with Christian Ugandans:
•Support for Women in Ministry
•Arranging microloans for start-up businesses in Uganda
•Supplying equipment, materials and personal skills for an African Women’s Conference and to Clergy where circumstances dictate need
2. Support for Seamen’s Church Institute, which provides social, religious, and legal services to seafarers around the world.
3. Aid to the Russian Orthodox Church as it undertakes renewal in a changing society.
4. Support for the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge.
5. Support of local Episcopal Church activities such as Camp DeWolfe and St. Mary’s Hospital for Children
6. Support of families displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
7. Local Programs:
• Support of community organizations such as Children’s Center and Family Consultation Services
• Participation in Long Island Blood Services Blood Drives in collaboration with the Long Island Council of Churches and other community service organizations
• Support of the outreach programs of other community organizations, including: food programs, family support in emergencies, Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington
• Participation in community-wide interdenominational worship programs and special events.
In support of our ministries, we raise funds through several activities, which have become important elements of our parish life. Participation increases our sense of Christian community at St. Stephen’s.

Fair: The entire parish pulls together to produce our Fair each November. This family event features handcrafted gifts and holiday decorations, toys, antiques, plants, and homemade baked goods and candy. The Children’s Carnival is a mixture of fun and laughter for both children and parents. The traditional grand finale is the raffle of a one-of-a-kind, handmade quilt, designed and sewn by women of St. Stephen’s. Below is a picture of one of our previous quilts.

Auction of Promises: At this bi-annual event, spirited bidding for donated items – from opera tickets and vacation getaways to babysitting and tutoring – takes place during a festive evening enhanced by scrumptious homemade desserts, wine and coffee.

Epiphany Ball: Every January, St. Stephen’s holds a gala dinner-dance, the proceeds from which go directly to a designated charity. Newcomers, parish members and friends enjoy dinner and dancing – an evening of pure fun.