Records show that the Rev. George Exton Lloyd, who was Chaplain to the British Troops under Colonel Otter, conducted a drumhead Service in Swift Current in 1885, when they were on their way to the North West Rebellion. It was during this period that Swift Current was classed as an Outstation, and worship services were conducted by clergy from Moose Jaw, many in the homes of parishioners.

It was important to the Anglican congregation that they have a building in which to worship. Land was therefore secured from the Trustees of the C.P.R. in 1889, and the first church building was erected in 1899 on a lot south of the present Sacred Heart Roman Catholic church, where the Second Avenue overpass now stands. It was built mainly by the personal labour and financial contributions of local parishioners. The building was dedicated to the Glory of God in the name of St. Stephen the Martyr, by the Rt. Rev. John Grisdale, Bishop of Qu'Appelle, on April 25, 1899.

Between 1903 and 1907 the area had bumper crops, and settlers poured into the area. The Anglican parish now covered 2,000 square miles. The Rev. Wright and his wife spent much of their time travelling by horse and buggy to Stewart Valley, White Bear, Horse Butte, Waldeck, Vanguard and Cadillac. The church building in Swift Current had to be enlarged. A nave was added to the chancel, as was a tower containing a bell. Electric lights were installed in 1911, and the building was once again enlarged in 1912 to accomodate 100 more worshippers.

The 1929 financial crash and the drought of the thirties led to the church building falling into disrepair. In 1936, there was a movement in the parish to build a new brick church, but the proposal was voted down, because it was felt the cost was too great. Renovations were finally carried out in 1945.

In 1948 the deteriorating bell was replaced by a loudspeaker system of recordings.

The present church property was purchased in 1953, and the site dedicated on April 17th of that year. Due again to the hard work and initiative of parishioners, the church building was completed, paid for, and ready for consecration in 1955, by the Rt. Rev. M.E. Coleman, Bishop of Qu'Appelle.

Since the 1960s, St. Stephen's has hosted ecumenical lenten services, sponsored by the Ministerial Association and the Kiwanis Club.

Many interior changes have taken place over the years. The stained glass window was added. In the early '70s, the altar rail and pulpit were moved. The altar, which had been traditionally situated against the east wall, was moved to be free-standing. Later in the '70s, major changes were made to the offices in the rear of the building, and a new sound system was installed. In 1983, the church building and the parish hall, which had stucco exteriors, were bricked. Renovations and improvements continue today.

The Anglican Church of St. Stephen the Martyr celebrated its Centennial in 1999, with varied special events throughout the year. With God's help, a future generation will also celebrate in St. Stephen's Church in another hundred years.