Worship | St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Our worship is a blend of tradition and willingness to try new things, connecting to God and each other. We follow Christ through faith-filled worship including thought-provoking sermons, spirit-filled prayer and joyful music.

8:30 am Online Worship

Please join us on our website on Sunday morning or any time that is convenient for you as videos will continue to be archived on the St. Paul’s YouTube Channel.

10 am In-Person Worship

During the Fall of 2021 we are gathering in-person (fully masked regardless of vaccination status) in limited numbers to worship together.

We gather inside our Sherrill Hall space in a physically distanced way to worship with one another. (please enter through the doors off of the parking lot between the church and Natick town hall).

10:00 a.m. In-person Service:

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Nightly Compline

We continue as a community to offer an opportunity for anyone to join us every evening. Our zoom link (click here!) will open at 7:45 p.m. for conversation and connection and our volunteer leaders will begin compline prayer at 8:00 p.m. We invite you to join us to take 15 minutes of your day to close your evening in prayer together with the community of St. Paul’s.

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Music

The community of St. Paul’s embraces a vibrant and dynamic music ministry. In addition to supporting choirs and congregational singing, we frequently incorporate various instruments into our services, including trumpets, drums, tambourines, and bells.

We invite each person and every voice to engage wholeheartedly in congregational hymns, and we also extend the opportunity to all …

Life Events

According to the Book of Common Prayer, sacraments are "outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace, given by Christ as sure and certain means by which we receive that grace." Some of these sacraments are celebrated at times of certain special life events. We look forward to sharing with you in these special sacramental moments.

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Whoever you are, wherever you come from, and wherever you’ve been, we welcome you. Whatever your race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, we celebrate you.

Whether you wonder what an “Episcopalian” is, or have been one since birth, there is a place for you here. In this place, there is room for your questions, your stories, your laughter, your doubt, your grief, and your most authentic self.

You’ll find kindred spirits here and people who think differently and still love you. We’re here for your spiritual shelter to help you on your journey. There is forgiveness here. And Grace. And Joy. And Love. And God.

You are welcome here. Come as you are.

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is a dynamic and growing community located in Natick, a western suburb of Boston (also known as Metrowest). We are a diverse group of people, united by a common purpose: seeking to live out lives that respond wholeheartedly to the love that God has for us in Jesus Christ.

You do not have to be a member of the Episcopal Church to participate in worship and ministry at St. Paul’s.

Baptism. Communion. Marriage. Funerals. At these special times, we celebrate them as sacraments. According to the Book of Common Prayer, sacraments are "outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace, given by Christ as sure and certain means by which we receive that grace." We look forward to sharing with you in these special sacramental moments.

Our clergy and staff love and serve the people of our parish and our community. They help all to Welcome in Love, Worship with Joy, Grow in Faith, Work for Justice, Seek and Serve Christ in All Persons.

The vestry is comprised of nine members, three of whom are elected every three years to three-year terms. Additionally, there is a junior and senior warden, a treasurer and assistant treasurer, and a clerk. Vestry members provide leadership and guidance for all of our ministries.

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We Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world. We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; women and men serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy cooperate as leaders at all levels of our church. Leadership is a gift from God, and can be expressed by all people in our church, regardless of sexual identity or orientation.

We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.

St. Paul's can accept online donations. You may use either a PayPal account, or a credit card, by clicking on the Donate Now button below.

Be sure to note the specific donation/payment memo line on the 'review donation' page where prompted.

Altar flowers beautify the Church and are an excellent way to give in memory of, or in honor of a family member or a friend. Currently the cost of Altar flowers are $35 per vase. There are slots available for two vases per Sunday, except on Palm Sunday when there are only palms and on Easter and Christmas Eve when there are multiple donors. After the services, the flowers are given to those who are sick or shut-in, unless otherwise requested by the donor.

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Episcopal churches are self-funded. St. Paul’s relies on Stewardship pledges to fund nearly 80% of the operations of our church life.Your pledge allows the Vestry and Finance Committee to prepare a sound, realistic budget. Thank you for your commitment to St. Paul's. To learn more, visit our Stewardship page.

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In uncertain times St. Paul’s is a Beacon of Light shining brightly through the darkness and fog. We care for each other during this time of economic uncertainty, social justice and a global health crisis. We stay connected to pray and serve God. We maintain and fund our community for a better future.

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