St. Stephen's Episcopal Church: Who We Are

Who We Are

We are an Episcopal Church, a branch of the world-wide Anglican Communion, which includes an estimated 70 million people representing 64,000 congregations in 164 countries.

We welcome those from any faith, and hope you'll consider joining our church family and helping us make our church a source of strength and comfort for all. Our hope is that we are making a difference in the lives of our members, and by our presence, a difference in our community in Christ's name.

the interior of St Stephens Episcopal Church in Armonk

St. Stephen's was established over 165 years ago, on October 10, 1842. The church first met in a log cabin, which also served as the 1840 presidential campaign headquarters of the candidates known as "Tippecanoe and Tyler too." Worship today takes place in that same church building.

In more recent years a parish hall and later an office and classroom wing were added. The church is a designated landmark in the National Register of Historic Places, and it anchors the Bedford Road Historic District, which reflects Armonk's beginnings and early growth.

St. Stephen's attracts members from a number of surrounding communities, including Greenwich, Pleasantville, Mount Kisco, Bedford, Thornwood, Hawthorne and Chappaqua.

Becoming a Member

Everyone is welcome to worship and participate in parish programs and ministries at St. Stephen's, and to consider the parish a spiritual home. More formal membership is open to all baptized Christians, whether baptized in an Episcopal church or another denomination. If you are already an Episcopalian, you can write to your former parish for a Letter of Transfer to update your membership status. For non-Episcopalians, the usual way to formally join our church is to be confirmed or received by one of our bishops. If you're not quite ready for this formal step, please know that you are still welcome to be a part of our church community, and by your presence and participation are considered a member.