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Welcome

Welcome to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. St. Paul’s is a vibrant and growing church, and the spiritual home to an inclusive and active congregation. For over 200 years, St. Paul’s has served the Alexandria community through worship, education, outreach, and Christian fellowship.

From our historic roots in Old Town Alexandria to our commitment to moving beyond the familiar and embracing new missions, we worship in the midst of history—but are not its captive. We rejoice in all those who come to St. Paul’s for prayer, spiritual growth, and service, whether as visitors, friends, or members.


5 Tenets

P R A Y . W O R S H I P . L E A R N .
S E R V E . G I V E .

As members of St. Paul’s, we work toward these five tenets that define our common life. We engage in a daily conversation with God through prayer and scripture, keeping the Sabbath by the weekly practice of corporate worship, engage in ongoing spiritual formation, serve the church and the world with our unique God-given g…

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History of St. Paul's Episcopal Church

The Beginning

On Sunday morning, October 15, 1809, the Rev. William Lewis Gibson announced from the pulpit that he was resigning as rector of Christ Church.

In hindsight, this development was probably inevitable. Rev. Gibson came from Annapolis, Md., to become the rector of Christ Church, Alexandria, in 1807. At his first meeting with the vestry, he asked them to purchase a…

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Get to Know Us

St. Paul's is blessed with a dedicated and faithful staff of lay and ordained professionals. Some of the clergy and staff you see on Sunday mornings. Some you speak to on the phone. All of them see their work as a ministry of service to the parish and to the larger community.

St. Paul's is also served by a committed Vestry, elected by the congregation. The Vestry serves the rect…

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Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care

Praying, caring, and supporting the people of St. Paul’s is the object of pastoral care. Whether it’s a celebration of life such as a baptism and or a new job or a more difficult moment such as illness and the death of a family member, St. Paul’s wants to be present to your needs and most especially wants to hold you in prayer. Along with three full-time priests, …

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Latest Epistle Magazine

The Epistle Magazine is a publication of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and contains pictures and articles about life at St. Paul's. You can take a look at digital versions here:

You can click the cover or the link below to read the late summer edition.

Summer 23 Epistle for web UPdated 9.5.23


Past Epistle Magazine Editions

Annual Report 2022


Advent 2022


Annu…

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
228 South Pitt Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703-549-3312

Office Hours:
The parish office is open Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m..

Staff are best reached via email or you may reach them via the auto attendant on the phone message.

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Service Times

The Regular Service Schedule resumes Sunday, September 17th and continues through Sunday, May 19th. All worship takes place in the church.

Childcare is available in the Nursery on the first floor of Wilmer Hall for children ages newborn through 4 years old. The Nursery is open each Sunday from 8:45am until 12:15pm.

8:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One a traditional spoken service

9:00 am Family Eucharist worship for all ages designed for children's participation with hymns and the Damascus Road Dogs musical ensemble

10:00 am Formation Hour for all ages

11:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two traditional language with hymns, organ, and choir. Livestream available.

5:00 pm Holy Eucharist: Rite Two a contemplative service with candle lighting and prayers for healing

Monday - Friday

9:00 am Morning Prayer in the chapel

Wednesday

12:00 pm Holy Eucharist Livestream available.



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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
228 South Pitt St
Alexandria, VA 22314

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