As members of Christ’s Church Body, our Lord expects us to take care of His home (Matthew 6:2).
Our beautiful St. Stepanos Armenian Church is not only HIS HOME but ours too. All who attend St.Stepanos would agree that we are a vibrant parish with organizations and activities meeting the spiritual and social needs of all age groups.
Our community thrives because of the love with which our multi-talented parishioners share their God-given talents. However, just as our individual dwellings require physical maintenance, so also does our Church.
By saying “yes” to your Church Membership, you are heeding God’s call to share your abilities in the physical care of the Church. This is pleasing to God (Hebrews 13:16) and God responds lovingly to those who are willing to share their abilities and keep the House of God for the generations to come. “Give and it will be given to you” (Luke 6:38).
Do you know that the Armenian Church has two kinds of members: “communicant” members and “dues-paying” members?
All men, women, and children baptized in the Armenian Church are communicant members of the Armenian Church – this means they have full access to the sacramental life of the Christian church. After Baptism and Chrismation they thrive in the life of the church through participation in all the rest of the sacraments; namely, Penance, Communion, Holy Orders, Holy Matrimony, and Rites of the Sick. The sacraments guide us in our life-long journey toward Christ.
Becoming a dues-paying Member means that you care about the future of your church. Membership also enables you to participate in parish elections and provides privileges for baptisms, weddings, funerals, and our hall rental. We would love to welcome you as a Member of the St. Stepanos Armenian Church Community.
Please contact our church office for more information at 732-299-3661 or by emailing stepanoschurch@gmail.com The annual membership fee for all individuals 18 years of age or over, is $ 100