New to St. Paul's?
So, you’re curious.
Maybe you have driven by and wondered what's inside that big, beautiful stone building. Maybe you are looking for a place to worship. Maybe you want your child to be raised in a church community. Maybe you are tired of all the negativity, fear and hate in the world. Maybe you have a heart for social justice. Maybe you've been hurt by churches before. Maybe you think Christians are hypocritical. Maybe.....
Just maybe one of these might sound familiar. If so, know that the beauty of St. Paul's is not just in the building itself; it's that all are welcome and feel at home! Our worship is centered on relevant sermons that speak to your life and music that uplifts. We have a vibrant Christian Formation program that has attracted many families with young children and teens. Our adult programming offers opportunities for adults in all life stages. We serve in the community and the world. Our doors are open. Come, walk through and experience it!
Maybe you have driven by and wondered what's inside that big, beautiful stone building. Maybe you are looking for a place to worship. Maybe you want your child to be raised in a church community. Maybe you are tired of all the negativity, fear and hate in the world. Maybe you have a heart for social justice. Maybe you've been hurt by churches before. Maybe you think Christians are hypocritical. Maybe.....
Just maybe one of these might sound familiar. If so, know that the beauty of St. Paul's is not just in the building itself; it's that all are welcome and feel at home! Our worship is centered on relevant sermons that speak to your life and music that uplifts. We have a vibrant Christian Formation program that has attracted many families with young children and teens. Our adult programming offers opportunities for adults in all life stages. We serve in the community and the world. Our doors are open. Come, walk through and experience it!
Wherever you are in life, there’s a place for you here.
St. Paul's is a place for EVERYONE. That's our mission statement; it's that simple. St. Paul's is a place for everyone, a ministry for everyone.
For everyone; because we believe God loves everyone and we have come to realize that living in community is more life giving than living in isolation.
Whether you walked through the door yesterday or 50 years ago, you will feel welcomed. Raised in another denomination? Never been in a church? Cradle Episcopalian? All will find a home here.
And all means all. We believe that all people are created in the image of God. We believe that God’s radically inclusive love excludes no one. We welcome everyone without exception, regardless of age, race, ethnic background, nationality, gender identity, gender expression, family or socioeconomic status, educational background, political affiliation, physical or mental ability, faith history or life experience.
Poke around these pages. Listen to a sermon. And come to church someday to give us a try.
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It can be a little intimidating walking into a church for the first time. Maybe you are new in town, or maybe it’s just been a long time since you’ve been to church, or maybe you have never been to an Episcopal church at all.
You will feel welcomed: We extend a warm and unconditional invitation to you to worship with us. The sign says “The Episcopal Church Welcomes You,” and we mean it; whether you are just visiting in town, or searching for a community that will embrace you as you are. |
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You will not be embarrassed:
When you visit St. Paul’s, you will be welcomed with a smile and simple greeting. You will not be singled out in any way, nor asked to stand before the congregation and introduce yourself. You will worship God with us. Should you wish to know more about St. Paul’s or the Episcopal Church, the clergy, greeters, and members will gladly answer your questions.
Children welcome:
Your entire family is welcome. All members of your family, regardless of age, may participate in the service. For the convenience of parents, we have a staffed nursery during the service for 0-3 year olds and a children’s church for preschoolers-2nd grade, but infants and toddlers are also welcome to stay in church with their parents.
When you enter the church:
Greeters will welcome you and provide you with a booklet called a bulletin that will assist you in following along with the service. It lists the songs, page numbers and special prayers that will be used during the service.
The Service:
The service is a celebration of the Holy Eucharist, which means “thanksgiving” in Greek. We give thanks for what God has done for us in Jesus Christ. It is also known as Holy Communion, because in it we commune with God and also with each other as the Body of Christ.
The first part of the service is called “The Liturgy of the Word,” in which God’s acts in history are recalled through scripture and applied to our lives in a reflection given by the priest (sermon). The second part is called “The Liturgy of the Eucharist,” in which we repeat the words and actions of Jesus’ last meal with his disciples and make that story our own.
All are welcome to receive communion at the table of the Lord. Greeters will assist you in coming up to the altar rail. The priest and lay minister will offer you the bread and wine consecrated as the body and blood of Jesus Christ. To receive the bread, simply place your hands together, palms facing upward and the priest will place the bread into your hand. To receive the wine, simply guide the bottom of the cup that the minister will hold toward your lips and take a sip. If you wish to receive a blessing rather than the Sacrament, simply cross your hands over your heart as a signal for the priest. Gluten free hosts are also available for those unable to consume wheat.
When you visit St. Paul’s, you will be welcomed with a smile and simple greeting. You will not be singled out in any way, nor asked to stand before the congregation and introduce yourself. You will worship God with us. Should you wish to know more about St. Paul’s or the Episcopal Church, the clergy, greeters, and members will gladly answer your questions.
Children welcome:
Your entire family is welcome. All members of your family, regardless of age, may participate in the service. For the convenience of parents, we have a staffed nursery during the service for 0-3 year olds and a children’s church for preschoolers-2nd grade, but infants and toddlers are also welcome to stay in church with their parents.
When you enter the church:
Greeters will welcome you and provide you with a booklet called a bulletin that will assist you in following along with the service. It lists the songs, page numbers and special prayers that will be used during the service.
The Service:
The service is a celebration of the Holy Eucharist, which means “thanksgiving” in Greek. We give thanks for what God has done for us in Jesus Christ. It is also known as Holy Communion, because in it we commune with God and also with each other as the Body of Christ.
The first part of the service is called “The Liturgy of the Word,” in which God’s acts in history are recalled through scripture and applied to our lives in a reflection given by the priest (sermon). The second part is called “The Liturgy of the Eucharist,” in which we repeat the words and actions of Jesus’ last meal with his disciples and make that story our own.
All are welcome to receive communion at the table of the Lord. Greeters will assist you in coming up to the altar rail. The priest and lay minister will offer you the bread and wine consecrated as the body and blood of Jesus Christ. To receive the bread, simply place your hands together, palms facing upward and the priest will place the bread into your hand. To receive the wine, simply guide the bottom of the cup that the minister will hold toward your lips and take a sip. If you wish to receive a blessing rather than the Sacrament, simply cross your hands over your heart as a signal for the priest. Gluten free hosts are also available for those unable to consume wheat.
