St. Stephen’s is proud to partner with many organizations who share our values of caring for the community. We offer our church facilities for these groups and individuals to host meetings and events, as well as the use our professional kitchen. We support the mission of these local ministries.
If you are interested in partnering with St. Stephen’s and the Vine, please contact the Rev. Dr. Teresa Danieley.
Here is a list (in alphabetical order) of some of our community partners and their contact information to learn more about their missions:
A Red Circle
A Red Circle is a growing nonprofit in North County that focuses on community betterment from a racial equity lens. Their programs focus on education advocacy, community wellness, the arts, and economic empowerment. A Red Circle hosts a variety of programs at St Stephen’s and Vine including healthy cooking classes and trainings.
Learn more at https://www.aredcircle.org/
All Among Us
The mission of All Among Us is to deliver care and advocacy to the at-risk and underserved experiencing trauma, poverty, mental illness, and addiction.
Learn more at https://allamong.us/
Civil Righteousness
Through our learning environments, we are awakening the followers of Jesus’ imagination for social holiness. Through public actions and practical resources, we are restoring our faith community’s movement practices, what we call “holy activism.”
Learn more at https://www.civilrighteousness.org/
Cub Scouts
The mission of the Cub Scout program is to inspire young children to grow in character, citizenship, and personal fitness through fun and engaging activities. By fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning, Cub Scouts builds a foundation of values that guide children to become confident, responsible, and caring members of their communities.
For more information about our local Cub Scouts group, please contact Kate Kavanaugh.
Earth Dance Organic Farm School
EarthDance is a teaching farm, sharing the craft and science of organic farming with people from all walks of life. EarthDance advances food justice by training organic farmers and gardeners of all ages, providing connection to healthy food and the land, and cultivating vibrant community. Located in Ferguson, Missouri, EarthDance operates on the oldest organic farm west of the Mississippi.
Learn more at https://earthdancefarms.org/
Ferguson Warming Center
The Ferguson Warming Center is a temporary overnight warming center for unhoused guests in the North County area that rotates between multiple area churches, including St. Stephen’s and the Vine, during dangerously cold winter weather.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Josh Privitt.
Ferguson Winter Farmers Market
St. Stephen’s and the Vine hosts the Ferguson Winter Farmers Market on the third Saturday of every month between November and April, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Warm up with some free coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Mingle with your neighbors, visit local vendors, listen to live music, and stock up on local produce. The market is a gathering place that fosters community in Ferguson and North County. All are welcome!
Learn more at https://fergusonfarmersmarket.com/
Gratitude House
Gratitude House is a safe and beautiful sober-living home for women who are committed to 12-step recovery. Our home is open to women with 30 days of sobriety. Gratitude House empowers recovering alcoholics and addicts to build a foundation of recovery based on fellowship, service, and gratitude. The group hosts weekly AA meetings at St. Stephen’s.
Learn more at https://gratitudehousestl.org/
Jamaa Birth Village
Jamaa Birth Village provides culturally-congruent traditional Midwifery care for Saint Louis area families. Our two-year family care model brings together evidence-based Midwifery + Doula Care, Perinatal Mental Health Support, Breastfeeding Education, Holistic Therapies, Childbirth Education, Family Support Services and more. It is Missouri’s first Black-owned midwifery clinic.
Learn more at https://jamaabirthvillage.org/
Metropolitan Congregations United (MCU)
MCU puts faith into action by developing leaders who move their congregations, organizations and communities to change public policy for the common good.
Learn more at https://mcustlouis.org/
Scouts
The mission of the Scouts BSA program is to empower young people with leadership, character, and life skills through outdoor adventures, service to others, and values-based education. By fostering teamwork, self-reliance, and ethical decision-making, Scouts BSA prepares youth to become responsible and engaged members of their communities.
For more information about our local troop, contact Kate Kavanaugh.
Send Relief
Send Relief’s St. Louis Ministry Center, located in Ferguson, Missouri, collaborates with churches, volunteers and community leaders to address poverty, housing instability, food insecurity and the needs of refugees. By providing resources, training and compassionate ministry, the center seeks to embody the love and service of Jesus in the community.
Learn more at https://www.sendrelief.org/projects/st-louis-ministry-center/?source=SEARCH2501
SoulFisher Ministries
The mission of The SoulFisher Ministries is to respond to the needs of youth with incarcerated parents and to promote restorative justice for those currently or formerly incarcerated.
Learn more at https://www.thesoulfisherministries.com/
Tai Chi
St. Stephen’s hosts a gentle martial arts program, meeting each Thursday morning, 10-11 a.m.
For more information, contact Patti Burkhalter.
The Vine Community Kitchen
St. Stephen’s and the Vine completed renovations to our kitchen in 2016, turning the space into a commercial grade kitchen. The Vine’s Community Kitchen aims to provide a space for local entrepreneurs in the culinary arts to create and grow their businesses. Our kitchen is available to use free of charge.
For more info on The Community Kitchen contact St. Stephen’s office.