Upcoming Events
All Events
Hanging of the Greens Service
Our traditional Hanging of the Greens Service where we learn the symbolism behind many Christmas traditions!
Voter’s Meeting
Our annual voter’s meeting will be on December 8 following the second service (around 12:00pm). All members are encouraged to attend.
We will also have a pot luck meal with our Voter’s Meeting. We will enjoy the food & fellowship, then have the meeting. Since it’s a pot luck emal we need your help! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4BA8AB2DA57-53487845-voters
Advent Service
After service at 4:30 we will have dinner with a free will offering for the National Youth Gathering Youth.
Youth & Children's Christmas Programs
Instead of our regular services, we will have the Youth Christmas Program at 8:00 am, followed by the Children’s Christmas Program at the 10:30 am.
Advent Service
After service at 4:30 we will have dinner with a free will offering for the National Youth Gathering Youth.
Silver Saints
Silver Saints will meet for food, fun & fellowship on Thursday, December 19
Silver Saints is a group of adults aged 55 years or older that meets regularly for food and fellowship. We generally meet the third Thursday of the month at noon from March to December to enjoy a potluck and different activities and entertainment. Visitors & friends are welcome!
Christmas Eve Service
Traditional Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion and candlelight.
Christmas Eve Service
Traditional Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion and candlelight.
Christmas Eve Service
Contemporary Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion and candlelight.
National Youth Gathering Bible Study
A required Bible Study for all Youth attending the National Youth Gathering in the Summer.
Friday Morning Bible Class
Join Pastor Joe in the fellowship hall for Friday morning Bible class. You can also tune live on our Facebook page.
National Youth Gathering Bible Study
A required Bible Study for all Youth attending the National Youth Gathering in the Summer.
Decorate the Church for Christmas
It's almost that time of year again to decorate for Christmas! We will decorate the church for Christmas on November 23, starting at 9:00 am. We will enjoy coffee & pastries as we decorate. Let us know you are able to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4BA8AB2DA57-52499035-decorating#/
Silver Saints
Silver Saints will meet for food, fun & fellowship on Thursday, November 21!
Silver Saints is a group of adults aged 55 years or older that meets regularly for food and fellowship. We generally meet the third Thursday of the month at noon from March to December to enjoy a potluck and different activities and entertainment. Visitors & friends are welcome!
Queen Esther Film Presentation
Whether you attended the Bible study or not, we invite everyone to join us at 6:30PM on November 20 for a presentation of the recorded production of Queen Esther from Sight & Sound theaters. We hope you can join us to watch the amazing performance of this extraordinary story of how God works through the faithful to save His people.
Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary (LUMAA) Meeting
The Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday, November 20. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. with the opening service at 9:30 a.m. The speaker will be from Harvesters. The Mission of the Month collection is NEW winter necessities for the food pantries: socks, gloves, hats, scarves, coats, long underwear, blankets/quilts (full size or larger). Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by November 17. All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend and all donations for the Mission of the Month collection are appreciated. Thank you!
Queen Esther Bible Study
Dig into the captivating tale of Esther, as we explore this fascinating biblical story of bravery and trust. We'll spend 4 weeks studying the account of an ordinary life thrust into a perilous swirl of intrigue, and see how God is working behind the scenes. All our welcome to join us for this fascinating Bible study!
Queen Esther Bible Study
Dig into the captivating tale of Esther, as we explore this fascinating biblical story of bravery and trust. We'll spend 4 weeks studying the account of an ordinary life thrust into a perilous swirl of intrigue, and see how God is working behind the scenes. All our welcome to join us for this fascinating Bible study!
Friday Morning Bible Class
Join Pastor Joe in the fellowship hall for Friday morning Bible class. You can also tune live on our Facebook page.
Queen Esther Bible Study
Dig into the captivating tale of Esther, as we explore this fascinating biblical story of bravery and trust. We'll spend 4 weeks studying the account of an ordinary life thrust into a perilous swirl of intrigue, and see how God is working behind the scenes. All our welcome to join us for this fascinating Bible study!
Trunk or Treat
We are excited for this year’s community trunk or treat! Wear your costumes and ‘trunk or treat’ around several different trunks! There will also be games, crafts and a photo backdrop!
Friday Morning Bible Class
Join Pastor Joe in the fellowship hall for Friday morning Bible class. You can also tune live on our Facebook page.
Queen Esther Bible Study
Dig into the captivating tale of Esther, as we explore this fascinating biblical story of bravery and trust. We'll spend 4 weeks studying the account of an ordinary life thrust into a perilous swirl of intrigue, and see how God is working behind the scenes. All our welcome to join us for this fascinating Bible study!
Team Jesus Explorers
We will be exploring Friction Beer Company in Shawnee! Please see our Facebook Group for more information and to RSVP by Tuesday to let us know you can come!
“Team Jesus Explorers” is an interest group comprised of folks that like to explore the Kansas City area’s unique venues.Team Jesus Explorers meet monthly at a designated time and place for food, fellowship and fun.
Our main source for communicating is on our Facebook Group, search Team Jesus Explorers and request to join so you can get all the announcements. Members 21+ are welcome to join and bring a friend along.
Worship Focus: God’s Chosen Stewards
Consecrated Stewards #4
This is Consecration Sunday, we will celebrate with a meal after services! Watch for more information coming soon regarding the meal.
Women’s Group: Gather Around the Tables
Join us for a special guest speaker, Amy Stout!
Amy is passionate about renewing hope & health in God’s daughters. She loves inspiring women to get unstuck in their personal and spiritual lives, to live life abundantly, and reclaim the joy that is rightfully theirs in Christ. Encouraging women’s hearts while inspiring them to live loved, full and free is the heartbeat of Amy’s ministry.
We will have appetizers & door prizes so be sure to come and invite a friend!
RSVP here https://forms.gle/6QcVvF2h7Q874X7MA Contact the Church Office with any questions.
Gather Around the Tables is our women’s ministry for Ladies 19-99 years young.
Silver Saints
Silver Saints will meet for food, fun & fellowship on Thursday, October 17!
We will meet at 11:30 am this month because our 3 year old preschool friends will come visit us at 11:45! Afterwards, we will enjoy a Reformation meal of brats & kraut with whatever you bring as your favorite side!
Silver Saints is a group of adults aged 55 years or older that meets regularly for food and fellowship. We generally meet the third Thursday of the month at noon from March to December to enjoy a potluck and different activities and entertainment. Visitors & friends are welcome!
6th-12th Grade October Event
We are gathering on Sunday, October 13th from 4:00-6:00 pm for a Pumpkin Carving Contest, S’more’s and T-Shirt Tye Dye event! There will be a prize for the best carved pumpkin! Come dressed for a mess and let’s enjoy an evening together. We ask that you please RSVP with the link below so we know how many pumpkins to buy! We would love 2 parent helpers for this event as well.
RSVP for this event by Wednesday, October 9th by following the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4BA8AB2DA57-51414220-6th12th
Diaper & Wipes Shower for Ethan & Wren
Join us for a Diaper & Wipes Shower for Ethan & Wren Luft from 2:30-4:30 pm on October 12th in the fellowship hall at church. Everyone in the congregation is welcome to stop by and share their congratulations, enjoy snacks, mingle, and of course shower them with diapers and wipes!
Friday Morning Bible Class
Join Pastor Joe in the fellowship hall for Friday morning Bible class. You can also tune live on our Facebook page.
Joyfully Following Jesus Information Class - Session 10
Our Joyfully Following Jesus Information Class is for anyone interested in joining St. Stephen or learning more about St. Stephen. In this class, you’ll learn what our church believes about God, what it means to be equipped to follow Jesus in our daily lives ,and what it means to be a member of St. Stephen.
This summer, our Joyfully Following Jesus “Beta Test” Information Class will start Sunday, July 21 at 9:15 in the Fellowship Hall. The classes will run through the summer ending sometime in September. These classes will be a part of a sermon series through the book of Ephesians. In the event you cannot attend all the scheduled classes due to a previous commitment, we record each session, so that, you can review the class at your convenience. At the end or our sessions, there is an option to join our congregation if indeed the Lord is leading you to join our faith family.
July 21 - Our faith story in Jesus – first steps in sharing our faith
July 28 - All things related to worship
August 4 - Bible Study, Prayer and Devotion
August 11 - How God restores us by His grace
August 18 - Equipped to serve the Lord
August 25 - Our Team Jesus family
September 1 - Living for our Lord by serving our neighbor
September 8 - God’s gift of Marriage (also New Member Sunday, stay tuned for more information)
September 15 - The Lord’s design for family
September 22 - Growing in our walk with the Lord
Please let us know if you plan to attend by calling 816-781-3377 or emailing office@teamjesusliberty.org.
Gather Around the Tables
Come feed your soul through fellowship and devotion with your fellow sisters in Christ. We will enjoy an evening of yummy treats, devotion and a fun Bible Trivia game. We hope all the ladies of the congregation and your friends can join.
Contact the church office to RSVP.
Gather Around the Tables is our women’s ministry for Ladies 19-99 years young.
Friday Morning Bible Class
Join Pastor Joe in the fellowship hall for Friday morning Bible class. You can also tune live on our Facebook page.