Mission:
The mission of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is to make Christ known and to spread the good news of the Gospel within the diversity of our Anglican tradition; to nourish the spiritual growth of the congregation, to serve the local community and the world in Christ's Name; and to be responsible stewards of our time, talent and treasure.

History:
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, a parish of the Diocese of Atlanta, was organized in 1841 through the efforts of Bishop Stephen Elliot. Although Milledgeville had been the capitol of Georgia for more than forty years, no attempt had ever been made to establish the church within its limits prior to the Bishop's successful efforts. St. Stephen's was consecrated December 10, 1843. The church started with six members and during the period up until 1861, the membership fluctuated between 11 and 21. In 1863, the communicant list rose to 40, due to the presence of Civil War refugees from the coast. By 1864, the communicant list had reached 60. During this time, St. Stephen's priests generally stayed for short periods of time and supplemented their income with other jobs.

Federal soldiers, billeted in the church during the cold November weather of 1864, damaged the interior of the building and the church organ. The church was rebuilt extensively after a nearby arsenal explosion damaged the old flat roof structure. In the 1880's, the Georgian roof and narthex were added, as was the hand-carved chancel furniture crafted by Captain John Wilcox. The beaded board interior is enhanced by light streaming through the magnificent stained glass windows. The altar windows were a gift of Christ Church in Savannah.

A new parish hall was dedicated in 1970, it's modern design echoing the Carpenter Gothic character of the church. In 1990, Warden's Hall was completed, providing additional classroom and meeting space.