If you wish to attend in-person services, please use the registration link above (to sign up for regular notices, send an email admin@stpaulsoakland,org). All services are also live streamed to our Facebook Group page. Please be advised that to participate indoors, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination for COVID 19 upon arrival.

The December Newsletter is HERE!
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Faith, Generosity, Mission; St. Paul's Oakland, Growing Together for 150 Years.
This year's fall stewardship focus theme is “Faith, Generosity, and Mission: Growing Together”. We took inspiration from the oak tree in helping us connect our faith with our stewardship practice. Our faithful giving is rooted in the practice of Christian stewardship: the intentional and prayerful act of thanksgiving in response to God’s blessings. It shapes how we manage our resources of time, talent, and treasure. The leaves and branches of the canopy of the tree represent our people and ministries. And, as the trunk of the tree provides nutrients and physical support to the canopy, our generosity provides vital support to mission and ministry. When our faith and generosity grow together, amazing things are possible!

We ask you to consider these three steps:
1. Prayerfully discern your giving for 2022
2. Complete a pledge card, and return it to the church
3. If you wish to give electronically, you may Text GIVE to 510 900 7759, make your payment(s) HERE, or give via PayPal​​

We hope to see you in church during this important time, and hope that you will join us on November 14 for a celebratory lunch (in a safe and socially distanced way)!
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​Learn more about our Budget, Income, Expenses, and Ministries

​Learn how to make your ongoing commitment

What's happening this week?

Wednesday, December 1

12:10p.m. Holy Eucharist streamed Program
Watch the stream on our Facebook Group page

Sunday, December 5
Second Sunday of Advent 
WAYS TO GIVE
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​MAKE A PLEDGE
Congregants and other members of our community can become sustaining members of St. Paul’s by making a pledge or gift to the 2022 Stewardship Campaign.
Learn how to make your ongoing commitment.

Questions? See Stewardship FAQs
Or contact stewardship@stpaulsoakland.org
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MAKE A ONE TIME GIFT St. Paul’s is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tax ID # 94-1243684. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.

8:00a.m. Holy Eucharist, streamed Program
Watch the stream on our Facebook Group page

10:00a.m. Choral Eucharist, In-person (by reservation) & streamed Program
Watch the stream on our Facebook Group page

Rite II, The Book of Common Prayer. Healing will be offered in the Chapel of Peace.

In-person in the church by reservation only and streamed on our Facebook Group page
Registration emails with instructions are sent on Tuesdays for the following Sunday. To receive all in-person service registration emails, send a note to admin@stpaulsoakland.org

Details and FAQs about in-person attendance is HERE

​The central courtyard will be open for anyone who is unvaccinated or does not wish to attend inside. ​

2:00-4:00pm A Holiday Lecture by John Prescott, via Zoom
Christmas Gifts: Unwrapping Christmas Carols Old and New

In this lecture, we will explore the rich, fascinating, poignant, and delightful history of Christmas carols over the past 1000 years.  If you would like to participate, please send John an email at: johnrichardprescott@gmail.com and he will send you the Zoom link. The suggested donation for the lecture is $25.

4:00p.m. Evensong, In-person (by reservation) & streamed Program
Watch the stream on our Facebook Group page

In-person in the church by reservation only and streamed on our Facebook Group page
Registration emails with instructions are sent on Tuesdays for the following Sunday. To receive all in-person service registration emails, send a note to admin@stpaulsoakland.org

Details and FAQs about in-person attendance is HERE

Wednesday, December 8

12:10p.m. Holy Eucharist streamed Program
Watch the stream on our Facebook Group page

Sunday, December 12
Third Sunday of Advent 

8:00a.m. Holy Eucharist, streamed Program
Watch the stream on our Facebook Group page

10:00a.m. Choral Eucharist, In-person (by reservation) & streamed Program
Watch the stream on our Facebook Group page

Rite II, The Book of Common Prayer. Healing will be offered in the Chapel of Peace.

In-person in the church by reservation only and streamed on our Facebook Group page
Registration emails with instructions are sent on Tuesdays for the following Sunday. To receive all in-person service registration emails, send a note to admin@stpaulsoakland.org

Details and FAQs about in-person attendance is HERE

​The central courtyard will be open for anyone who is unvaccinated or does not wish to attend inside. ​

Wednesday, December 16

12:10p.m. Holy Eucharist streamed Program
Watch the stream on our Facebook Group page

THE PANTRY OF HOPE CONTINUES ITS WORK!

St. Paul's is carrying on with providing food to our neighbors through the work of our Food Pantry. We are only able to continue this work because of your financial gifts and volunteer time. Thank you for all the work you do to donate to the effort!

Please reach out to Archdeacon Carolyn Bolton or Father Mauricio if you would like to volunteer.

Loves & Fishes Ministry:
​Meals During Times of Need

Painting of Jesus multiplying and sharing the loaves and fishes
St. Paul’s has a new ministry for our parishioners who need help during times of need (for example: following surgery, severe illness, birth, death, etc.). Getting dinner on the table following a major life event can be so hard, so we want to help each other during those times with prayer and food. A “meal train” connects those needing help with the helpers. 
More details HERE

St. Paul's is hiring! New position: Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries

Please share with those looking for an opportunity to work in our remarkable St. Paul's Church and School communities! Job description here

Donate to St. Paul's by clicking HERE

In-Person Services in the Church
10am Choral Eucharist,  EVERY SUNDAY
8pm Compline, 4th Sundays
4pm Evensong, 1st Sundays
In-person in the church with limited attendance, vaccination and masked required, by reservation only.

​Details and FAQs about in-person attendance is HERE

On Wednesday, Sunday's reservation link will be posted in that service's listing on this page. To receive invitations to all in-person services, send a note to admin@stpaulsoakland.org

Live-Streamed Church for all services on our Facebook Group page
8am & 10am EVERY SUNDAY.
Noonday Prayer 12:10pm Wednesdays.
Compline 8pm on 4th Sundays.
Evensong 4pm on 1st Sundays (Oct-June).
Join us for all services, streamed online, on our Facebook Group page. Click to the page, and ask to join the Group. One of us will let you in, and you can watch all live stream services as they occur, and once they end, all can be found under the FB Media/Videos tab.
Some older videos are also available on our YouTube Channel.

Get St. Paul's current Newsletter HERE!
Back issues are on the Newsletter page.
Want to be on our mailing list? Send a note to admin@stpaulsoakland.org

Events & Worship Calendar
SUNDAY SERVICES AT 8 AM & 10 AM
Click on an event below for more details.