Encouraging and strengthening faith in Jesus
and sharing the joy of God's love.
The doors are open.
Our hearts are, too.
You are welcome here!
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
10:15 A.M. HOLY COMMUNION
(In-person and online)
all liturgies will also be streamed in real time,
both right here on the website as well as on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SSLCPompano
so we can worship together wherever we are.
On Facebook at: Facebook.com/SSLCPompano
We are a congregation of the Florida-Bahamas Synod
Together we are part of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
kids at st. stephen
Whether infants, teens, or any age in between, we welcome all children! Children and youth are invited and encouraged to worship with us, participate in worship through Children's Sermons, assist at worship, and just be themselves!
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” -- Matthew 19:14
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” -- Matthew 19:14
St. Stephen is a
reconciling in Christ community
In response to the amazing love, mercy and grace of God, St. Stephen Lutheran Church is a community that openly welcomes all who are seeking God’s divine love and grace. All are welcome in this place regardless of race or culture, sexual orientation or gender identity, economic situation or life situation, marital or relationship status, or your doubts about faith and church. Our unity is in Christ. Your family, children, friends, spouses and partners are welcome. Your diversity and uniqueness enriches and expands our community.
MARRIAGE POLICY AT ST. STEPHEN
As of January 6, 2015, Florida-Bahamas Synod pastors have been authorized by the state of Florida to perform same-gender marriages. Here at St. Stephen, our Congregation Council voted to allow the use of our church for same-sex weddings. This is part of our pastoral care practice and regular wedding policy.
What We Believe
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America confesses the Triune God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. In our preaching and teaching the ELCA trusts the Gospel as the power of God for the salvation of all who believe.
ELCA teaching or theology serves the proclamation and ministry of this faith. It does not have an answer for all questions, not even all religious questions. Teaching or theology prepares members to be witnesses in speech and in action of God’s rich mercy in Jesus Christ.
Scriptures, Creeds and Confessions
The ELCA’s official Confession of Faith identifies the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments (commonly called the Bible); the Apostles’, Nicene and Athanasian Creeds; and the Lutheran confessional writings in the Book of Concord as the basis for our teaching. We are not fundamentalist's, but we believe that the scriptures are the norm of our faith and the cradle that gives us Jesus Christ. ELCA congregations make the same affirmation in their governing documents, and ELCA pastors and deacons promise to carry out their ministry in accordance with these teaching sources. This Confession of Faith is more than just words in an official document. The sacrament of Holy Baptism initiates us into Christ's living body, the Church. Every Sunday in worship ELCA congregations confess their sins and hear the promise of forgiveness (absolution) spoken by an ordained pastor, hear God’s word read and preached from the Scriptures, pray as Jesus taught, and come to the Lord’s Table expecting in Holy Communion to receive the mercies that the Triune God promises through the body and blood of Christ, that we believe to be truly present in the elements. Throughout the week ELCA members continue to live by faith, serving others freely and generously in all that they do because they trust God’s promise in the Gospel. In small groups and at sick beds, in private devotions and in daily work, this faith saturates all of life.
Teaching for a life of faith
This connection to all of life is the clearest demonstration of the authority that the canonical Scriptures, the ecumenical Creeds and the Lutheran Confessions have in the ELCA. The Holy Spirit uses these witnesses to create, strengthen and sustain faith in Jesus Christ and the life we have in him. That life-giving work continues every day, as Martin Luther explained in the Small Catechism: the Holy Spirit “calls, gathers, enlightens and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth and preserves it in union with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.”
ELCA teaching or theology serves the proclamation and ministry of this faith. It does not have an answer for all questions, not even all religious questions. Teaching or theology prepares members to be witnesses in speech and in action of God’s rich mercy in Jesus Christ.
Scriptures, Creeds and Confessions
The ELCA’s official Confession of Faith identifies the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments (commonly called the Bible); the Apostles’, Nicene and Athanasian Creeds; and the Lutheran confessional writings in the Book of Concord as the basis for our teaching. We are not fundamentalist's, but we believe that the scriptures are the norm of our faith and the cradle that gives us Jesus Christ. ELCA congregations make the same affirmation in their governing documents, and ELCA pastors and deacons promise to carry out their ministry in accordance with these teaching sources. This Confession of Faith is more than just words in an official document. The sacrament of Holy Baptism initiates us into Christ's living body, the Church. Every Sunday in worship ELCA congregations confess their sins and hear the promise of forgiveness (absolution) spoken by an ordained pastor, hear God’s word read and preached from the Scriptures, pray as Jesus taught, and come to the Lord’s Table expecting in Holy Communion to receive the mercies that the Triune God promises through the body and blood of Christ, that we believe to be truly present in the elements. Throughout the week ELCA members continue to live by faith, serving others freely and generously in all that they do because they trust God’s promise in the Gospel. In small groups and at sick beds, in private devotions and in daily work, this faith saturates all of life.
Teaching for a life of faith
This connection to all of life is the clearest demonstration of the authority that the canonical Scriptures, the ecumenical Creeds and the Lutheran Confessions have in the ELCA. The Holy Spirit uses these witnesses to create, strengthen and sustain faith in Jesus Christ and the life we have in him. That life-giving work continues every day, as Martin Luther explained in the Small Catechism: the Holy Spirit “calls, gathers, enlightens and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth and preserves it in union with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.”