The Vine is our take on Beloved Community. It represents not just our outreach, but our intimate connection with our community and our neighbors.
The Vine challenges us to be a community that always extends hospitality, that strives to see the best in one another, and that remains grounded in Jesus’ example of love and service.
The congregation at St. Stephen’s host the following Vine ministries:
Clay Café
Clay Café is a FREE meal offered twice a month that fosters community with our neighbors. St. Stephen’s members and the community at large are all invited!
The Clay Café Brunch takes place on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m. – Noon.
The Clay Café Dinner is served on the 3rd Sunday of each month, 4 – 6 p.m.
We encourage our members to get involved by helping to help with set-up/clean-up, prepare meals, greet guests, sponsor the cost of a meal, or organize volunteer teams.
Contact Susan Fazio for more information or to volunteer.
Community Forums
St. Stephen’s organizes and hosts forums throughout the year for our church community and the community at large. Please check our News & Events page of this website for the latest offerings.
Contact the Rev. Dr. Teresa Danieley for information.
Food Pantry
St. Stephen’s distributes food to our neighbors in need every Tuesday and Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until noon.
Contact the church office for questions about food distribution.
Contact Kate Kavanaugh to learn about ways you can support the food pantry.
Music on the Vine
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church has launched an affordable music education program for students in Ferguson and surrounding communities.
Music on the Vine offers music lessons for students in 4th through 12th grades beginning in March of 2026.
Students can sign up for lessons from professionally trained musicians on keyboards, piano, organ, drums, saxophone, guitar, and/or bass guitar. Prices are set on a sliding scale, depending on ability to pay. Lessons can be scheduled on Sundays and weekday afternoons. All lessons will take place at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 33 North Clay Avenue in Ferguson.
Students of all faiths and denominations are welcome!
Learn more and apply for this music program.