First Congregational Church of Akron has brought  the Stephen Ministry to our congregation.  Stephen Ministry is a ministry in which lay persons called Stephen Ministers are trained and supervised to provide one-to-one caregiving to individuals who are grieving, in crisis, or experiencing other stresses of life's challenges. 

For more information on Stephen Ministry or if you wish to volunteer to be a Stephen Leader, please go to the links on this page or contact the church at 330-253-5109. 

What is Stephen Ministry?

Meaning of the Stephen Ministry Logo

The Caregiver's Compass

First Church Stephen Leaders

Stephen Minister Application

First Church Stephen Ministers