St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Welcome to St. Paul’s

“You are entering a conversation that began long before you were born and will continue long after you are dead.” This sign greets worshippers as they enter Winchester Cathedral in England. Jesus walked the earth, preached, taught, healed and passed along a message of hope, love and justice. Since his death, Christians formed churches to worship and serve the world in Jesus’ name. We inherit a tradition of worship that incorporates singing, Scripture reading and a weekly celebration of the last supper. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate fully in worship and Holy Communion, especially children. If you want to learn more about the Episcopal Church or membership, please speak to our clergy.

In the repetition of our rituals and the receiving of blessed bread and wine, we open our hearts to the mystery that is God. In the greeting of one another, we open our hearts to each other. When worship is concluded, we open our hearts to the world. Welcome to the lively, ancient, beautiful conversation.

St. Paul’s Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

The mission of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is to teach and preach Jesus’ message of welcome, forgiveness and abundant grace. We support one another and our neighbors in need while seeking to be a vital component of our larger community.

Vision

St. Paul’s seeks to be a center of Christ’s love where all are cherished, where compassion guides our actions, where joy guides our worship and each person is encouraged to grow in faith. We envision a world where all know their value and worth as children of God.

Values

Inclusive

“we are all one in Christ Jesus.”

Galatians 3:28

All are welcome to worship and participate fully in the life of St. Paul’s regardless of age, race, sexuality, gender or religious background. We value you just how God created you.

Loving

“love one another as I have loved you.”

John 15:12

All we do is based in love for God and one another. Our God gave up everything because of his love for us; we are commanded to love just as extravagantly. We believe love is the antidote to the violence, hate and selfishness that pervades our world. “If it’s not about love, it’s not about God.”—Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

Generous

“where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Matthew 6:21

We worship a God of abundance and we honor God when we give generously. St. Paul’s shares our beautiful spaces, our church resources and our personal finances to build up the kingdom of God. Generosity opens our hearts and frees us from greed and materialism.

About Us

Who We Are

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Wilkesboro, N.C: A physical landmark of beauty and a spiritual beacon of hope since its founding in 1836. A parish with a long and storied history, at St. Paul’s we pray together, work together, learn, laugh, and sing together. We try every day to share a little bit of God’s love with our hurting world.

Services

The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) is at the center of the community’s life and is celebrated at 8:30am and 10:30am every Sunday.

All Are Welcome

As we celebrate God’s love and try to extend that grace into the world through prayer, worship and outreach we invite all to join us. You are welcome here.

Welcome to St. Paul's Episcopal Church