Care of Creation

Learn more about how to get involved with Care of Creation activities and groups here at Saint Stephen’s by taking a look at our Fall 2023 Care of Creation Program Guide.

Holy Hikes Birmingham is a ministry of Saint Stephen’s. Our goal is to enjoy fellowship while worshipping God in the beauty of Birmingham’s backyard.

Each hike is lead by a volunteer and at some point along the way we share Eucharist together.

Hikes are usually appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.

Click here to find out more information and the schedule of our 2024 hikes. We’d love to have you join us!

 

Ministry Descriptions

Saint Stephen’s Apiary 

Saint Stephen’s is home to five beehives and a wonderful group of people eager to learn about beekeeping and its impact on our environment. Opportunities are available to feed and care for the bees. Click here to learn more or contact Scott Cochran. 

 

Holy Hikes 

Each month in the spring (March through June) and in the fall (September through December), Saint Stephen’s offers a short 2- to 3-mile Holy Hike to help people engage with the sacredness of all of God’s creation. These hikes are intergenerational and include communion. Please see our Facebook page for information on upcoming hikes or contact George Mitchell or Tom Robertshaw.

 

Preschool Garden 

Saint Stephen’s works with the Preschool to create a curriculum and garden to educate young children on sources of food and the life cycle of God’s creation. If you are interested in supporting this ministry, please contact Mary Marcoux. 

 

Soil Sisters: Removing Invasive Species Project 

Please see the wonderful article in Birmingham Now highlighting the work of the Grounds Committee in removing invasive species from our campus. For more information, contact Chris Boles. Here is a link to the most recent Soil Sister’s scavenger hunt.

 

Heritage Hills Farmstead

Saint Stephen’s has developed a partnership with Heritage Hills Farmstead. Located in Cullman, AL, Heritage Hills Farmstead offers top quality meats that go above and beyond the standard "organic" label. Heritage Farms is now offering weekly or seasonal deliveries to Saint Stephen's to ensure you and your family have easy access to the cleanest, healthiest meat out there. You can order for pick-up at Saint Stephen’s every Thursday at 3 p.m.

Here is how to order:

  1. Visit their website at heritagehillsfarmstead.com. 

  2. Browse and shop their meat shop

  3. Once you are ready to checkout, be sure to put ‘SSEC Pick-up’ in your order notes so they will know to drop off at Saint Stephen’s.