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Going to an Episcopal Church or any church at all for the first time may feel a little strange and intimidating. We want you to be able to relax and feel welcome and able to participate as you choose. It’s good to arrive a few minutes before the service so you can get yourself settled. There will probably be ushers or greeters who will give you a bulletin/service leaflet/program which will guide you through the service. Most churches have pews (long benches) or rows of chairs. You can sit anywhere you would like. Sometimes new people will sit in the back just to check things out. Those of us who are short may like to sit nearer to the front so we can see!  In addition to the service leaflet, there will often be various books in racks in front of you or in the pews. You will probably see red or black copies of the Book of Common Prayer, sometimes called the Prayer book or the BCP. This book has various portions of the service in it. Your bulletin will give you page numbers to find those sections. You will also probably see a dark blue book called “The Hymnal 1982” which has lots of music in it. Many churches have other supplemental music books as well.

It is our desire that St. Paul’s would be a church for everyone that has a desire to have a relationship with God. You do not have to come from an Episcopal background or hold to any particular religious affiliation to attend services here. If you have a desire to know, have a relationship with God and experience His best in your life, we invite you to join us on the journey! If there is any way that we can be of help to you please feel free to let us know.

Here at St. Paul’s we welcome children to come and experience the sacred in a way that fosters their curiosity, and wonder. Sunday School is held from 9:45-10:25 and coincides with the Adult Forum. Our Sunday School and Children’s Chapel are both lectionary based. Children participating in Sunday School will hear the same gospel reading that adults will hear during the service. Children’s Chapel occurs during the 10:30 church service. Children begin with the congregation and are then invited after the collect to go and experience the sacred in their own space. Children participating in Chapel will hear the same Old Testament reading as the adults in church. Children will rejoin the congregation during the peace to participate in the liturgy of the table and communion.
Coordinator: Liz Longua – liz@longua.com

There is not a dress code at St. Paul’s for members or guests. Church for today’s worshipers is not a dress-up event. Whatever is clean and comfortable seems sufficient. Our main goal is that you would feel welcome and comfortable during your visit here at St. Paul’s!

“People look at the outward appearance” we are reminded, “but the LORD looks at the heart” (1 Sam. 16:7).

Please don’t feel any obligation to participate in the offering as a guest. This decision is up to your discretion. We want our service to be a gift to you. We hope you will find in this place a warm family spirit, truth from God’s Word, and a place where you can grow in God’s grace.