Delving Into Our History
by Nevin Yeakel
The Rischel & Scholl Families
Among the earliest members of our congregation, their decendents continue to worship at St. Stephen's.
Laying of the Cornerstone
Read why the original cornerstone was laid in 1897 and then moved twice and why a second cornerstone was laid in 1963.
The Year 1928
Our church in 1928 was very active for young and old, with church being used almost every day of the week.
The Parsonage
The "big brick home at the top of the hill" was the home of St. Stephen's pastors from 1924 to 1988.
The Church Organs
The story of the three church organs at St. Stephen's.
Confirmation
How the rite of Confirmation has changed through the years at St. Stephen's.
The Senior Choir
Since the 1920's, the senior choir has continued the practice of performing Christmas and Easter Cantatas.
The Junior and Bell Choirs
St. Stephen's has had a junior choir for most of its history, but the handbell choir only came into existence in 1990.