St. Stephen AME Zion Church
Overview
About St. Stephen AME Zion Church
St. Stephen AME Zion Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Asbury Park. Like many churches in this tradition, it typically offers contemporary Sunday worship, expository Bible teaching, small groups, and ministries for kids, students, and families. Service times and programming vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Contemporary worship with practical Bible teaching
Tradition
AME Zion
Quick facts
Denomination
AME ZionLocation
Service Times
Groups
Listing
VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · AME Zion churches · not specific to St. Stephen AME Zion Church
A welcoming service with worship music, Scripture reading, and a sermon. Many churches also offer programs for children, youth, and adults at various times throughout the week.
This church warmly welcomes everyone who walks through their doors. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or returning after a long absence, you'll find a community ready to welcome you.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
4 service times across 2 days
Sun
Sunday
9:00 AM
Sunday Morning Serviceworship
An early Sunday service — many churches offer this time alongside a later service; confirm current times with the church.
11:00 AM
Sunday Main Serviceworship
A typical mid-morning Sunday service; many non-denominational churches offer multiple times. Confirm with the church.
Wed
Wednesday
6:30 PM
Youth Groupyouth
Midweek gathering for students — typical offering; confirm current schedule and age range with the church.
7:00 PM
Midweek Bible Studystudy
A midweek teaching or small-group gathering — common in this tradition, though format and frequency vary. Confirm with the church.
Get connected
Groups & Ministries
10 groups across 6 categories
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
1 groupSunday School
Weekly · ask the church for times
Provides systematic instruction involving the whole family in the study of God's Word.
Youth Missionary Society
Weekly · ask the church for times
YAMS
Weekly · ask the church for times
Women ages 22-40 addressing social concerns such as child abuse, teenage pregnancies, drug dependency, and world hunger.
WHOMS (Women's Home & Overseas Missionary Society)
Weekly · ask the church for times
Seniors
1 groupJewels of Zion (Seniors)
Wednesday · 1:30 PM · Weekly
Senior ministry with spiritual, recreation, and fundraising teams; virtual book club Wednesdays.
Get Involved
3 groupsUsher Boards
Weekly · ask the church for times
Serves as doorkeepers during worship services.
Sick & Shut-in Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Visits ill and homebound members.
Health and Wellness Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Offers free health screenings for the congregation and community.
Worship Team
2 groupsDevoted Dancers For Christ
Weekly · ask the church for times
Dance ministry that glorifies God through the message of the gospel.
Media Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Produces livestream and archived video of worship services.
Serve board
Where this church needs people. No gating on giving.
Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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