East of the River Ministry What the diocese is doing east of the Anacostia River—and what we’re learning   Show Up and Listen Patricia Marshall manages a demanding career while leading one of DC’s most advanced food security efforts as a volunteer at the...

This Lenten season has provoked questions about the experiences of the early apostles as they built a new community of love and generosity. After the Resurrection, before believers were called “Christians” and before the church became an institution, how did they feed the hungry and spread the Gospel?

On March 8, 2026—the Third Sunday of Lent—St. Stephen and the Incarnation filled with laughter, prayer, music, and unmistakable joy. Parishioners, families, longtime members, friends, and visitors gathered at the 5:30 p.m. service to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Misa Alegría, the parish’s vibrant, Spanish-speaking faith community.