Welcome
Whoever you are, wherever you are on your faith journey, we’re glad you’re here.
Welcome to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. We are a historic, multigenerational, LGBTQ+ affirming congregation. We are committed to being a spiritual center in downtown Richmond, providing community and creative worship as we follow a justice-seeking Christ.
Proclaiming Christ in the Heart of the City
Emmaus
Thursdays 11 AM – 1 PM
The Emmaus Ministry provides a complimentary hot meal to 100-150 downtown neighbors. Each Thursday, we need a total of 14 volunteers for shifts of 1-2 hours, between 10 AM and 2 PM to ensure our guests receive a warm welcome.
Bishop’s Visit
Sunday, Sept 15 at 10:00 AM
We are delighted to welcome Bishop Mark Stevenson on Sunday, Sept, 15. After the service, there will be a reception and a Q and A time with the Bishop. We encourage you all to take this opportunity to learn more about the Diocese of Virginia and the role of the Bishop’s Office. We invite you to explore the diocesan website episcopalvirginia.org.
Special Event
Friday, Sept. 13, 4:00-8:00 PM
Commemoration Event for Brown v. Board of Education 70th anniversary
This event will invite participants to deeply reflect on the original promises, realities, and legacies of the end of legal segregation from a faith perspective in order to inspire future action and new commitments to integrate society.
Most Recent Service
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The Latest
We are hiring a new Director of Communications and Digital Evangelism!
We are hiring a new Director of Communications and Digital Evangelism! Purpose of the Job of Communications: Sharing the stories of the congregation, communicating the message of the rector, resourcing the staff, and being a resource to various ministries. About…
Job Opportunity: Coordinator of Youth Ministries
We are currently seeking an engaging and creative individual to serve as our Coordinator of Youth Ministries (6th– 12th grade) to build on our existing program structure and who can help us create a ministry that is filled with welcome,…
Wear Red for Pentecost Sunday!
by the Rev. Charlie Dupree Jesus, what do you mean? You’re leaving? Yes, for the last several weeks, we’ve been hearing from Jesus in something called the “Farewell Discourse” from John’s gospel. It’s a very long prayer in which Jesus is…
A Parish Family
by the Rev. Charlie Dupree For those who were able to go to the parish retreat at Shrine Mont, we had a great time. And for those who couldn’t join, we missed you. We spent a lot of time listening…
Psalm 23
by the Rev. Charlie Dupree Last week, I preached on Psalm 23. In the sermon, I mentioned an alternative version offered by author and scholar Eugene Peterson in a translation of the Bible called “The Message.” Many of you have asked…