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.

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