Steeton is home to over 5000 people as well as Airedale General Hospital. In recent years, it has grown as many new houses have been built, and there are plans for more to come. The need to welcome new people into the village has been recognised and some have joined St Stephen’s. Continued engagement with new residents to give them the opportunity to discover Jesus and the life of the local church is therefore an important task for St Stephen’s.

St Stephen’s Church is a significant focal point in its local community. Some good work has taken place in recent years to renew and update the church fabric, but there are still some significant maintenance issues to address, particularly with the church hall. It will be important to support those on the PCC who are tackling this responsibility.