Serving Others

Care Companions

Care Companions

Care Companions are members of St. Stephen Lutheran who serve as faithful companions to others who are experiencing any of life's challenges or who desire Christian friendship. You can rely upon their confidentiality and prayer partnership. If you are interested in being paired with a Care Companion, contact the Church Office (515) 276-4628 or email us below.

A group of volunteers wearing face masks and gloves pack food, including strawberries, into plastic bags at a community food drive.

Disaster Relief Aid

Support of Lutheran Disaster Response will bring hope and healing to those affected by natural disaster. Checks, payable to "Lutheran Disaster Response," can be mailed to: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, PO Box 1809, Merrifield VA 22116-8009. Online donations can be made via button below.

A photo collage showing several volunteers raking and using leaf blowers to clear fallen leaves from a parking lot and lawn during an autumn property day.

Property Workday

Skills of every kind are welcome; enjoy a cup of coffee and a cinnamon roll, too. Events are announced in our weekly email (contact the church office to subscribe).

Urbandale Food Pantry

Urbandale Food Pantry

St. Stephen collects and delivers donated items on a routine basis. Check the Urbandale Food Pantry's other needed items via button below. Monetary gifts are the greatest help and you can make online donations at this link as well.