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About Us
History
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History
St. Stephen United Methodist Episcopal Church Orangeburg, South Carolina was organized in 1869. The church held its meeting under the Bush Arbor. On October 22, 1881, four acres of land were purchased and a wooden church edifice was erected that was barely large enough to hold the members, followed by a small school building. Around
St. Stephen United Methodist Episcopal Church Orangeburg, South Carolina was organized in 1869. The church held its meeting under the Bush Arbor. On October 22, 1881, four acres of land were purchased and a wooden church edifice was erected that was barely large enough to hold the members, followed by a small school building. Around 1885, the first real church was erected. It was a wooden edifice with large windows and high steeple. On June 16, 1951, an acre adjacent to the church was purchased. In April 1968 in Dallas, Texas, a merger between the Evangelical United Brethren and the Methodist Church, formed the United Methodist Church. Therefore, the St. Stephen United Methodist Episcopal Church ceased to exist and became known as St. Stephen United Methodist Church. On May 9, 1976, a new modern brick edifice was built.
Purpose
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Bring souls to Christ for the transformation of the world by equipping its local churches for ministry and by providing a connection for ministry beyond the local church; all to the glory of God.
Mission
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Mission
Local- Saint Stephen is a dynamic community of Believers making disciples for Christ for the transformation Of the world through nurture, outreach, and witness. Simply stated - We are a church in the NOW!
Global Mission- To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.