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St. Mary's & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

140 SAINT MARY'S CHURCH RD, Morganton, NC 28655
4.8 · 13 Google reviews

About St. Mary's & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church


St. Mary's & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is an Episcopal church in Morganton, North Carolina located at 140 St Marys Church Rd, Morganton, NC 28655. As of April 2026, St. Mary's & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 13 Google reviews. The St. Mary's & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church parish office answers at +18284375469.

An Episcopal Church nestled in the foothills of Western North Carolina. Established in 1901, St. Mary's and St. Stephen's has a rich history in Burke County. It is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina. We are a small church with a welcoming and diverse community."

Patron saint of St. Mary's & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church


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St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Morganton, North Carolina)

Saint Paul's Episcopal Church is a century-old Episcopal parish on the eastern shore of Lake James near Morganton, North Carolina. It part of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina and is noted for its ministry to older adults in the Lake James community, especially through a program called "Happy Tuesday". The church reported 105 members in 2017 and 68 members in 2023; no membership statistics were reported in 2024 parochial reports. Plate and pledge income reported for the congregation in 2024 was $92,484 with average Sunday attendance (ASA) of 36 persons.

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Where is St. Mary's & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church located?


St. Mary's & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is located at 140 St Marys Church Rd, Morganton, NC 28655. The building sits at coordinates 35.76006, -81.72055, placing it in Morganton, NC 28655.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around St. Mary's & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church


The ZIP code 28655 area around St. Mary's & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is home to 56,692 residents with a median household income of $51,689 and a median age of 44.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

56,692 Residents in ZIP 28655
44.3 Median age
$51,689 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at St. Mary's & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church


Episcopal worship uses the Book of Common Prayer, the same liturgy Anglicans have prayed for centuries.

  • Holy Eucharist lasts about an hour. Includes Scripture readings, sermon, the Nicene Creed, prayers of the people, and Communion.
  • All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion regardless of denomination.
  • Dress varies by parish — suit or business casual is always safe.

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St. Mary's & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church by the numbers


13 Google reviews to date

Questions and answers about St. Mary's & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church


What denomination is St. Mary's & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church?
This parish is part of the Episcopal tradition.
Where is St. Mary's & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church located?
The parish is located at 140 St Marys Church Rd, Morganton, NC 28655.
How do visitors rate St. Mary's & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church?
4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 13 Google reviews.

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