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Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church

Episcopal · Norwood, PA 19074

Info coverage: High Its website covers 4 of the 5 key areas we look for (beliefs, about, service times, newcomer info). This is about how much the church’s own website shares, not a judgment of the church. What this means

Last checked Oct 17, 2026 · Suggest a correction (we review every correction before changing a listing)

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About / Welcome

“Come dressy or casual”

From the church’s website · About Us / What to Expect (sstephen.org/about-us) · checked Oct 17, 2026 · Church website

What We Believe

ChurchCompass note: We did not find a statement of beliefs on the pages of the church website we read.

Checked: About Us (sstephen.org/about-us) · Oct 17, 2026 · Church website
Denomination’s beliefs: episcopalchurch.org/what-we-believe · Denomination directory

Ratings DRAFT

These ratings are a draft for review. They are assessments based only on what this church and its denomination publish online, not official reviews or endorsements.

Gospel Clarity
2/5 · Weak
Mentions Christ only in passing ('We encounter His presence in Holy Communion'); no element explained; no newcomer pathway. (Rubric per ChurchCompass, 2026-10-17) source 1 · Church website
Elements found: 0 of 4; newcomer pathway: not found
Scripture & Teaching
3/5 · OK
Each service includes Scripture with reflection and a message; no Bible study or sermons online. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Core Orthodoxy
3/5 · OK
Not spelled out on the site; Episcopal parish, so the Episcopal Church's published beliefs apply. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Denomination directory
Welcome & Community
4/5 · Strong
Clear what-to-expect page (obligation, dress, parking, entrance) and fellowship after worship; accessibility statement is general. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website; source 3 · Church website
Discipleship Path
2/5 · Weak
No classes, groups or membership step found beyond outreach. source 1 · Church website
Transparency
3/5 · OK
'Our Way of Worship' explains the service; denomination named; no beliefs page. source 1 · Church website
Worship style Gathering, Scripture and reflection, prayers, Holy Communion and blessing; 'Uplifting music' (source · Church website) (a description, not a rating)

Ratings are DRAFT assessments based on public information. How ratings work

Practical details

Address
128 Chester Pike, Norwood, PA 19074 (source · Church website)
At the intersection with Cleveland Ave.
Municipality
Norwood borough
Denomination
Episcopal (source · Church website)
Service times
  • Sunday 9:00 am worship (source · Church website)
  • Food & Fellowship after the service (source · Church website)
Worship style
Gathering, Scripture and reflection, prayers, Holy Communion and blessing; 'Uplifting music'
Kids & youth
Not listed on the church’s website
Accessibility
  • Accessibility statement on the site (mostly about the website; general commitment to accessibility) (source · Church website)
Phone
610-461-0490
Website
sstephen.org

What to expect on a first visit

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Location

Map pin: US Census Geocoder location for the church's address.

Sources and last-checked dates

All facts on this page were checked on Oct 17, 2026 against these pages: