Plan Your Visit
Let Us Welcome You Home
We would be glad to welcome you to St. Paul’s. You do not need to know the service, understand Episcopal traditions, or have everything figured out before you arrive. Come as you are. Ushers and greeters will help you find your way, and the service leaflet will guide you through worship.
Sunday worship:
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8 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II, spoken service
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10:30 a.m. - Choral Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with livestream
Holy Eucharist is the Episcopal Church’s Communion service. Our worship follows the Book of Common Prayer and includes readings from the Old and New Testaments, a Gospel reading, a sermon, prayer, music, and Communion.
Parking and accessibility:
Accessible parking is available in the lots off Market Street and Princess Street. Ramps serve both lots, and the campus includes accessible routes into the worship space. If you need assistance when you arrive, please ask an usher or greeter.
What to wear and where to sit:
There is no dress code. Sit wherever you feel comfortable. The nave - the main worship space - opens before each service, and an usher can help with seating, activity materials for children, or any other need.
Children are welcome:
Children are welcome and encouraged to take part in worship. Activity bags, bins, and a children’s worship bulletin are available.
Nursery care is offered for infants through age five from 9:15 a.m. to noon, and children’s formation meets during the program year.
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The nursery is located upstairs behind the Parish Library. Ask a greeter for directions when you arrive.
Communion and blessings:
All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion. If you would rather not receive, you may remain seated or come forward with your arms crossed over your chest to receive a blessing. Gluten-free bread is available; please tell the priest as they approach. If mobility makes it difficult to come forward, tell an usher and Communion can be brought to you.
Sunday Formation:
During the program year, formation meets from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.:
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Children’s Formation - upstairs in the children’s wing
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Episcopal Youth Community - downstairs in Meeting Room A or the designated youth room
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Adult Formation - Parish Hall
After the service:
Please stay and meet us. Breakfast follows the 8 a.m. Eucharist during the program year, and a reception with coffee and refreshments follows the 10:30 a.m. Eucharist. We would enjoy the chance to learn your name and welcome you personally.
Tours and The Source:
Church tours are offered on the first Sunday of each month after the 10:30 a.m. service. Meet at the back of the church for an introduction to the building, Parish House, architecture, and history. Everyone is welcome.
The Source, St. Paul’s gift shop, is located in the hall between the nave and Parish Hall. It is open Sundays from noon to 1 p.m. and offers thoughtfully selected gifts. Proceeds support special projects at St. Paul’s.
Questions before you come:
Call the church office at (910) 762-4578
or email admin@spechurch.com. We will be glad to help.