our vision
St. Stephen’s seeks to be a Christ-centred, Holy Spirit-led, Outward Focussed, Caring Community.
This short statement is heavy with possibility as we grow into the people God is calling us to be. The statement came out of prayerful meetings, building on the various ways we had described our Vision in the past.
At St. Stephen’s, we are all encouraged to pray and consider our collective vision as a parish. How are we being called to grow? How are we being called to make this vision more and more of a reality in our time and place?
Where there is no vision, the people perish. – Proverbs 21:18
About us
We gather together to worship and be formed into the people God would have us be in the world. We value young people and children, elders and everybody in between. We are all fellow pilgrims in the journey of faith, learning to walk with Jesus and to follow in his way, which we have discovered to be the pathway to full and abundant life.
We share communion together on a weekly basis, using the Eucharistic Celebration found in the Anglican Book of Alternative services. We believe by faith that Christ is truly present to us in this shared sacramental meal of bread and wine.
Our church has a casual, homey feel, while having the structures and form of Anglican worship. We believe that God is calling us to be a family, and to be at home in God’s presence. Could God be calling you to come and find a sense of home and belonging in our small corner of Saskatoon? As Jesus said to his disciples, “come and see.” John 1:39
“I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” -Jesus
Who We Are
Our Team & Leadership
As a church, we all share our gifts with one another, contributing to the ministry of the parish. Here’s a brief intro to some of the people who are involved in the day to day workings of the church.
Rev. Amy Bunce
Priest
Amy has been a member of St. Stephen’s since 2006, and has served in the parish in various capacities since 2008, when her family moved to Saskatoon in order to join the newly forming L’Arche community. Her husband, Wyndham Thiessen, is the community leader of L’Arche Saskatoon. Amy was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Toronto in 2003, at St. Andrew’s, Scarborough, on the Eve of the Epiphany. Amy and Wyndham have 2 sons and a cat named Vladimir. She loves to be with her family, to read, doodle and enjoy the little things in life.
The Rev Sunil Steephan
Priest, Malayalam Congregation at St. Stephen's
Rev. Sunil Steephan was ordained as an Anglican priest in 2014 in the Church of South India, South Kerala Diocese. He lives in Saskatoon with his wife and 2 children. He leads a Sunday worship service at 5 pm, in Malayalam, using the Anglican Prayer Book. Sunil completed his ThM in systematic theology at St. Andrew’s College in Saskatoon.
The Rev Perry Siddons
Assistant Priest
Perry and his wife, Andrea, have been part of St. Stephen’s since 2021, in the middle of the Covid pandemic! He was ordained a deacon in March 2023 and a priest in May 2024. He is taking up part time ministry at St. Stephen’s on July 1st, 2026. Perry enjoys leading liturgy, teaching, and preaching. You will most likely find him at home enjoying time with his family, or reading a book with a cup of coffee. While being a priest, Perry works part-time with a ministry called Power to Change.
Cathryn Mitchell-Wood
Music Ministry Director
Cathryn has been a part of St. Stephen’s parish since childhood! She has been music Ministry Director for 25 years, sharing her gifts and ministry with her church family, and also works at the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism. She and her husband Chris have 4 daughters. Among other things, Cathryn volunteers and contributes to the highland dance community in Saskatoon and writes icons.
Julie Abell-Smith
Children's Ministry Director
Julie came to St. Stephen’s to be a part of Vacation Bible School 9 years ago and has been a part of the parish ever since. She brings the gift of creativity and care for detail to her ministry with children. She loved working in set design and theatre, which translates nicely into Christmas pageants and Vacation Bible School. Julie and her husband have 3 sons and enjoy family time together whenever busy schedules allow.
Alexandra Oster
Office Administrator
Alexandra has been at St. Stephen’s as Office Administrator since fall 2022. Alex is a warm and caring person, who can print bulletins and organize church activities with aplomb! We are grateful for Alex’s ministry with us.
Carolyn
Cleaning
Our church is spic and span thanks to Carolyn and the great work she does!
Micah Craig
Groundskeeper
Micah has been a part of St. Stephen’s since he was a baby. He was in the Confirmation class of fall 2024. He attends the U of , and is a goalie on the Forza Soccer Prairies Premier League. He likes all things outdoors in all seasons, and history!
governing body
Vestry
The Anglican church is governed by the creation of an elected body of members to vestry, which acts as an advisory and decision making group for the parish. Vestry members agree to be a part of vestry for a period of 2 years, during which they meet approximately 8 times a year. This ministry is invaluable to the church as it provides a cross section of people who take part in shaping the ministry and direction of the parish, together with the parish priest and in accordance with the canons of the Anglican church of Canada. We currently have 11 members of vestry, along with 2 wardens and a treasurer.
support
Wardens
We have an elected People’s Warden and a Priest’s Warden, each in place to support the life and ministry of the church and to support the priest in her duties. These leadership roles act as executive board members and carry the responsibility of ensuring that the church is following the policies and procedures as outlined by the Diocese of Saskatoon, as an entity of the Anglican Church of Canada.
Right Rev. Chad McCharles
Our Bishop, the Right Reverend Chad McCharles was elected as the 14th bishop of our Diocese on March 8, 2025 and was consecrated on June 14, 2025. We are blessed to have Bishop Chad as Shepherd of our Diocese.