We recognize life’s challenges are often difficult and understand our call as church to provide support through a variety of means. Listed below are a number of general areas in which our community is committed to extend the hand of Christian friendship.  Please call our main office to let us know how we can be of help (253-631-1940).  

Emergency Phone:  (844) 214-5121

Hospital or Home Visits

St Stephen’s Parish has qualified lay persons in the ministry of reaching out and taking the Eucharist and prayer to those unable to attend Mass. In the case of serious illness (or death) every effort is made to locate a priest for an anointing for the sick.
Please call 253-631-1940.
 

Food Bank or Financial Aid

Food is available for parishioners and anyone living in the Renton or Kent School District. Financial assistance  for rent, utilities, medical, or other aid is provided for parishioners.  Non-parishioners are helped by our St. Vincent dePaul Conference.   Our Career center provides resume’ help, interviewing skills, and job bank resources.   Food Bank hours:   Mondays 10am - 11:45am; Wednesdays 4pm -5:45pm Fridays 10am - 11:45am
Located at the side door of the parish outreach Annex. To learn more click here.

Funerals & Grief Ministry

A  funeral begins the healing process after the death of a loved one. It is a the opportunity to reflect on and share in the life and events of the deceased, with prayer, scripture, music and friends. It also provides a Christian burial and farewell to a loved one. Please call 253-631-1940.
 

Pregnancy Aid

St. Stephens Outreach donates supplies and money to Pregnancy Aid of Kent. This non-profit helps women and their families during and shortly after their pregnancies. Some of the services are pregnancy tests and maternity clothes and clothes for the family members to equipment for the new baby including formula, diapers, etc.
 

Grief & Stephen Ministries

These ministries  are extremely important to individuals and families experiencing  tragedies in life. We are here to help you walk with the dying, the grieving, the divorced, the distressed, and the emotional issues of life. To receive pastoral care please call the main office. (253)631-1940

 

Transitional Housing

For the past 21 years, St. Stephen’s Housing Association has owned or lease 20 transitional houses for homeless families with children. An impassioned ministry of Christian love for the less fortunate. Please call 253-638-9798.