Our Faith

We believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The Episcopal Church embraces a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; people of all genders and sexual orientations serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy work together in leadership and governance.


We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.

Who We Are

We are guided by a belief in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Abba, Christ, and Holy Spirit. We are followers of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection transformed the world. St. Paul’s Church is an open and affirming church, celebrating the many and various ways that the Image of God is manifest in all people.

We Worship

We sing, we pray for our community and the world, and our preacher connects our ancient scriptures to our modern lives. More than that, we gather around the Risen Christ in order to be both nourished on our journey and strengthened to continue the work of Jesus in the world.

We Grow

We seek to have brave conversations rooted in our love for God and one another. In seeking to be an inclusive, multi-generational community, we strive to foster an environment where everyone can find spiritual nourishment. 

We Serve

We find ways to care for the immediate needs of our neighbors. We help provide food and energy assistance, work to resettle refugees in our area, and provide a place for people of all faiths or none to find community in spirit.

We Give

We commit to supporting the ministries of St. Paul's by approaching monetary gifts as a spiritual practice. Members pledge financial support to the Stewardship Fund, and we work to use every dollar efficiently and for the enhancement of our ministries.

We Celebrate

We enjoy being together, and throughout the year we hold various fun events for all ages. We invite you to jump right in and get to know us as we seek to know you.

Our Core Beliefs

Book of Common Prayer 
“It is a most invaluable part of that blessed ‘liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free,’ that in his worship different forms and usages may without offense be allowed, provided the substance of the Faith be kept entire” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 9). The Book of Common Prayer is a treasure chest full of devotional and teaching resources for individuals and congregations, but it is also the primary symbol of our unity. We, who are many and diverse, come together in Christ through our worship, our common prayer. 

The Bible 
“Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 236).  

The Bible is our foundation, understood through tradition and reason, containing all things necessary for salvation. Our worship is filled with Scripture from beginning to end. Approximately 70% of the Book of Common Prayer comes directly from the Bible. 

Baptismal Covenant 
“Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 292). 

A mini-catechism used at baptisms and on Easter and other special occasions, the baptismal covenant opens with a question-and-answer version of the statement of faith that is the Apostles’ Creed and adds five questions regarding how we, as Christians, are called to live out our faith.  

The Catechism 
Offered in a question-and-answer format, the catechism found in the back of the Book of Common Prayer (pp. 845-862) helps teach the foundational truths of the Christian faith. 

The Creeds 
“The Creeds are statements of our basic beliefs about God” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 851). In the two foundational statements of faith—the Apostles’ Creed used at baptism, and the Nicene Creed used at communion—we join Christians throughout the ages in affirming our faith in the one God who created us, redeemed us, and sanctifies us.

The Sacraments 
“Sacraments are outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 857). Besides baptism and the Eucharist (Holy Communion), the church recognizes other spiritual markers in our journey of faith.  

Found in the Book of Common Prayer, these include: 

  • Confirmation (the adult affirmation of our baptismal vows), pp. 413-419  

  • Reconciliation of a Penitent (private confession), pp. 447-452 

  • Matrimony (Christian marriage), pp. 422-438 

  • Orders (ordination to deacon, priest, or bishop), pp. 510-555 

  • Unction (anointing with oil those who are sick or dying) pp. 453-467