St. Stephen's Lutheran Church

Santa Cruz, California

Mission Statement

St. Stephen's is a welcoming, healing community who worship God in Christ, nurture people growing in faith, serve others with acceptance and love, invite people to share the joy of the spirit.

Ministers of St. Stephen's

Rev. James P. Lapp, Pastor
Leslie Lapp, Church Administrator
Lydia Abler, Youth Director
Suzanne Duval, Director of Music
Gary Roberts, Director of Music
Dusty Gipson, Sunday School Coordinator
John Hopping, Custodian

Church Council

Robert Bartee, President
Paul Powers, Vice President
Scott Medling, Secretary
Tom Eagle, Treasurer
Jeanette Dawson, Don Smawley, Marta Bechhoefer, Kim Cappelloni, Barbara Rice

Praise Band

Worship Team Leader: Kirk McMilin
Bass Guitar: Hendrik Meerman
Lead Guitar: Steve Young
Vocals: Suzanne Duval, Steve Young, Vi Olly, Nelleke Meerman
Percussion: Kirk McMilin, Sandi Crouser
Keyboards: Gary Roberts, Jesse McMilin