St Stephen's Episcopal Church

 History

St. Stephen's was founded in 1867 as the 1st organized Protestant church in San Luis Obispo County. The original church building, locally known as a "carpenter gothic" gem, was built of Monterey Pine beams from Cambria, CA, and covered with redwood on a site which cost $10. The rich hues of our memorial stained glass windows reflect both a pioneer heritage and a radiant future. The building today still retains the lines and flavor of the original structure

 Mission

Our mission as a parish is to open our hearts to God and to share Christ’s unconditional love with the world. We do this by following three pathways:

• Welcoming: We invite all to join us at every stage in their spiritual journeys.
• Worshiping: We cultivate a living tradition of liturgy and a life made holy by the sacraments.
• Working: We share our abundance, we strive for justice, and we accept our calling to protect God’s creation.