Host Your Event At St. Stephen's

Located in the family-friendly neighborhood of Laurelhurst and just minutes from the University of Washington and the U-District, St. Stephen’s is the perfect setting for your community events, gatherings, celebrations, and meetings! Scroll down to see what might work for you.

The Nave and Narthex

The Nave is the central worship space of St. Stephens and is a perfect spot for intimate recitals, plays, and other gatherings, while the adjacent Narthex is ideal for welcoming guests and setting up ticket tables. The Nave features a beautiful 1994 Bond organ and a Falcone piano, along with two soundboards, allowing you to adjust sound to your preference. Located behind the organ is the Resurrection Chapel, ideal for anything from small gatherings to storing instruments for concerts and recitals. The Nave can seat up to 590 with additional chairs. This space is wheelchair accessible.

Chapel

The Chapel is a wonderful spot for small recitals, concerts, and services. It has its own 1972 Gebrs. Vermesulen organ, Yamaha piano, and sound system. Its beautiful blonde wood effortlessly brightens up the room without even turning on the lights, and the delicate windows let the perfect about of natural daylight in. The Chapel sits 275 people.

Parish Hall

With its comfy furniture and cozy atmosphere, the Parish Hall is perfect for club meetings, informal classes, other friendly gatherings, and even small plays and performances. The neighboring kitchen allows for guests to enjoy light refreshments after events. Renters are welcome to use the projector, screen, TV, and portable sound system that are housed there. The Parish Hall can hold up to 80 guests.

Great Hall

The Great Hall is ideal for events that would be too large for the Parish Hall, such as low-impact sporting games, classes, and receptions. With the choir room near by, it’s the perfect green room for musicians. This space has a screen, but it does not have a projector.