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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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​All are Welcome

BECOME A MINISTRY PARTNER OF ST. PAUL'S!

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WORSHIP SERVICES
SUNDAYS
 8 & 10am, WEDNESDAYS at 12:10pm (Healing on first Wednesdays). 
COMPLINE Fourth Sundays 8pm, all year. 
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EVENSONG Second Sundays 4pm
Check our online calendar HERE. CONCERT INFO is HERE

​Intercessory Prayer Call, Wednesdays at 5 pm via Zoom. Click here for dates and to register. 
​Are you interested in Confirmation? Reach out to Fr. Mauricio, [email protected]

Watch our services on our YouTube Channel. LIVE STREAMING IS BACK!
Please watch live, comment, follow us, and share!

Children and All Families are Welcome!
We welcome all families to St. Paul's, and invite your children to participate in Mustard Seeds (for under 5) or sit with you during the service.  FaithQuest (Sunday School, for children age 5-12) will resume at 10am on Sundays, starting this week!
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Younger children are welcome to play during the service in our professionally staffed Mustard Seeds/ Bride's Room (house left, at the back of the church). More details about programs for children are HERE. 

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Congratulations to all!

Oakland's Mayor Barbara Lee and the new Oakland Police Chief James Beere were present to participate in the festivities and acknowledge and celebrate St. Paul's 150+ years history of serving our community that stared in mid century 1800s with the founding of a school for local children excluded from public education. Fr Wilson described some of St. Paul's history and presented our first-ever Brightest Lights Award to Paula Hawthorn and Archdeacon Carolyn Bolton. 

THANK YOU to our many volunteers, to everyone who attended and to all who contributed to help us keep St. Paul's light shining bright!
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For more than 150 years St. Paul’s Episcopal Church has been one of Oakland’s brightest lights. 
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When it began it schooled Chinese students who were prevented from going to public schools. Today its ministries feed more than 2000 of our neediest neighbors each year, provide more than $20,000 to help fund scholarships and buy school supplies to underserved school children, work with OPD to make our community safer and spread the joy of music throughout the East Bay. 

In supporting this Gala, we are pledging to expand the great work that is being done.

– Barbara Lee, Mayor of Oakland


Upcoming Services


Sunday, October 11
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

8:00 a.m. HOLY EUCHARIST 
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.  Program
LiveStream


Celebrant: The Rev. Linda McConnell, assisting priest.
Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, rector. 

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10:00 a.m. CHORAL EUCHARIST
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.  Program
LiveStream

Choir, Organ.

Celebrant: The Rev. Linda McConnell, assisting priest.
Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, rector.
Benjamin Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and organist.
St. Paul's Choir.

MUSIC 11 October Holy Eucharist Year A Proper 23
Prelude: Andante from Sonata III Felix Mendelssohn
Mass: Gloria-LEVAS 241, Sanctus-LEVAS 256, Our Father-LEVAS-264, Agnus Dei-LEVAS-270
Gradual Psalm:106:1-6, 19-23 Alec Wyton
Offertory Anthem: Lord, I trust thee George Frederich Handel
Communion Motet: God be in my head John Rutter
Postlude: Allegro Maestoso Sonata I Felix Mendelssohn
Hymns:51, LEVAS-146, 300



​​10:00 a.m. Children's Programs
We welcome all families to St. Paul's, and invite your children to participate in our Children's programs,  or sit with you during the service.  
- Mustard Seeds for younger children: Professionally staffed nursery in the back of the church (Bride's Room).
- FaithQuest (for age 5+). Ask an usher for the location. 



​​11:30 a.m. Food Pantry: Distribute
Stay after the 10am service to help, or contact Deacon Carolyn for details or to volunteer.
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4:00 p.m. EVENSONG
Sung prayers as the evening comes
In the Church, or watch the stream on our YouTube Channel HERE  Program
Choir, Organ.

People of all backgrounds and beliefs find themselves moved in ways they don’t expect, including a renewed sense of hope and peace. 

As the sun lowers and the day gives way to evening, the music and scripture of Evensong can touch something words alone cannot reach, to light the way into the night. 
We invite you to come and experience Evensong for yourself, at 4pm, every second Sunday during the academic year.

The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, rector.
Benjamin Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and Organist.
St. Paul's Choir.

MUSIC 11 October Evensong
Preces and Responses: Kenneth Leighton
Psalms: 111, 112, 113 Fitzherbert, Bachmann, Turle
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: Collegium Regale, Herbert Howells
Anthem: O lorde, the make of al thinge, John Joubert
Hymns: 34, 24

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The service lasts about 45 minutes and is mostly sung by the choir, with the congregation invited to listen, reflect, pray, and join in the hymns and responses as they wish.


Wednesday, October 14
12:10 p.m. Wednesday Holy Eucharist

LiveStream. Program. 
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.

In the Chapel, or watch the stream on our YouTube Channel HERE 
The program will be posted before the service begins on St. Paul's website.


​NEW: 5:00 p.m. Intercessary Prayer Call via Zoom
Click here to register. 


Sunday, October 18
Twentyfirst Sunday after Pentecost

8:00 a.m. HOLY EUCHARIST 
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.  Program
LiveStream


Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, rector. 
Preacher: The Very Rev. Carolyn Bolton, deacon.

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10:00 a.m. CHORAL EUCHARIST
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.  Program
LiveStream

Choir, Organ.

Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, rector.
Preacher: The Very Rev. Carolyn Bolton, deacon.
Benjamin Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and organist.
St. Paul's Choir.

MUSIC 18 October Holy Eucharist Year A Proper 24
Prelude: Carillon Leo Sowerby
Mass:Gloria-LEVAS 241, Sanctus-LEVAS 256, Our Father-LEVAS-264, Agnus Dei-LEVAS-270
Gradual Psalm: 99 Thomas Attwood
Offertory Anthem: Every time I feel the Spirit Arr. William Dawson
Communion Motet: I sought the Lord Benjamin Bachmann
Postlude: Comes Autumn Time Leo Sowerby
Hymns: 408, 591, 478



​​10:00 a.m. Children's Programs
We welcome all families to St. Paul's, and invite your children to participate in our Children's programs,  or sit with you during the service.  
- Mustard Seeds for younger children: Professionally staffed nursery in the back of the church (Bride's Room).
- FaithQuest (for age 5+). Ask an usher for the location. 

Wednesday, October 21
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12:10 p.m. Wednesday Holy Eucharist

LiveStream. Program. 
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.

In the Chapel, or watch the stream on our YouTube Channel HERE 
The program will be posted before the service begins on St. Paul's website.


​NEW: 5:00 p.m. Intercessary Prayer Call via Zoom
Click here to register. 

OUR VISION 
St. Paul’s dares to be an open embracing community; discovering, celebrating, and sharing the Love of Christ. 
OUR MISSION 
St. Paul’s invites you to a spiritual journey: to love God and your neighbors near and far; to worship, pray and serve joyfully in our community; to strive to become more Christ-like in living out the promises of our baptism that all may know Christ's healing love. 
OUR VALUES 
St. Paul’s is Joyfully Christ-Centered. We value growth on our spiritual journey as members of the Body of Christ We value our Anglican heritage as an authentic, evolving tradition. We value loving, compassionate service. We value gratitude and generosity as stewards of all God ‘s gifts. We value everyone and welcome all to find a place to belong in the worship, fellowship and ministry of this parish. 

BECOME A MINISTRY PARTNER OF ST. PAUL'S!

GIVE TODAY
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Make a Promise for 2027
EVERY DOLLAR supports our ministries, and the ability to opens our doors every week. THANK YOU!

Read about how your gift supports our mission in our Narrative Budget, 
Other Ways to Give, FAQs, and consider making a Legacy Gift.


Download and complete this fillable Giving Form.

ONLINE
Email it to [email protected].

IN PERSON
Place your completed Giving Form in the offering plate​ at any service.

BY MAIL
Mail your completed Giving Form to:
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
114 Montecito Ave
​Oakland, CA 94610

​Paper forms are available in the church narthex.

​Questions? Contact Sharon Pilmer

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Know Your Rights: What to Do if You or a Loved One is Detained https://immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/what-do-if-you-or-loved-one-detained/


Take Action!

VIGILS at ICE HQ
People are still being required to check in at ICE HQ and are randomly arrested while there (the families do not know who will be arrested or why, their loved ones simply do not come out of the building).  We cannot seem to stop them from making these arrests, but we can bring love and comfort to those standing in line waiting to get into the building.

​Let's join the St. John's, Oakland, social justice group in their bi-monthly vigil at ICE HQ at 630 Sansome, SF. Take BART to Embarcadero, then a taxi to 630 Sansome. 


Faith in Action East Bay
​Newsletter is HERE
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Stay informed and SIGN UP for EPPN’s Action Alerts HERE https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/office-government-relations/eppn-sign-up/

The Episcopal Public Policy Network (EPPN) is a grassroots network of Episcopalians across the country dedicated to carrying out the Baptismal Covenant call to “strive for justice and peace” through the active ministry of public policy advocacy. 

Facilitated by the Office of Government Relations, this network helps influence the development of legislation and policy of the U.S. federal government on critical issues.


Gatherings

Looking for info or events? 

Indivisible East Bay
Updates are  HERE
Calendar of events, including other groups, is HERE

Indivisible SF
Updates are HERE
Calendar of events, including other groups is HERE

Loaves & Fishes

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Help feed those with needs during illness or other adversity

If you have experienced illness, adversity, or the birth of a child, you probably have experienced a need or desire to have someone take care of you! Our Loaves and Fishes ministry is a group of volunteers who step up to provide meals for folks in the parish who are temporarily experiencing a time when it is difficult to get meals on the table. Meals can be homemade, or a gift card can be provided. We use an online sign-up application to coordinate with the recipient and each other.
 
To offer the gift of a meal is as much a gift to the giver as it is to the recipient.  Let us know if you are in need!
 
To volunteer, or if you need some meals, contact Katie Lauter at [email protected]​



ST. PAUL’S PANTRY OF HOPE: Feeding our neighbors
Food Distribution has resumed on 2nd and 4th Sundays. 
Contact the Rev. Carolyn Bolton to volunteer.

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The Pantry of Hope gives 80-100 bags of food twice a month to our neighbors throughout the year (over 2,000 bags of food). Last Christmas day we delivered over 400 prepared hot meals to our neighbors in need. With the cost of food on the rise and the social safety net shrinking, the need is great. 

Efforts like this require both a tremendous volunteer effort and money to purchase groceries and meals. In this season of generosity, please consider making a gift to the St. Paul’s Pantry of Hope to make outreach like this possible. 

You can make your donation by credit card or bank transfer HERE (choose Pantry of Hope from the drop down menu) or by check mailed to the church office or placed in the offering plate any Sunday before Christmas, with “Pantry of Hope” in the memo. 

Please also consider volunteering. ​​Contact Archdeacon Carolyn Bolton for more information.


Video streams for services are now on our YouTube Channel HERE. 

St. Paul's Newsletter is currently on haitus. Back issues are on the Newsletter page.

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Events & Worship Calendar
Weekly church services: Sundays 8 & 10am, Wednesdays 12:10pm, Sept through July.
Evensong at 4pm on Second Sundays Sept thru May. Compline at 8pm on Fourth Sundays, every month.

Click on an event below for more details.

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114 Montecito Avenue Oakland, CA 94610   |   510 834 4314   |   [email protected]
Our baptismal vow is to seek and serve Christ in others.
  • Home
  • Worship
    • Compline
    • Evensong
    • Choir
    • Confirmation
    • Baptism
    • Worship Ministries
  • Music
    • Concerts
    • St. Paul's Austin Organ
    • Organ History
  • Ministries
    • Children & Youth
    • Food Pantry
    • Guns to Gardens
    • Social Justice
    • Environmental Stewardship >
      • Growing Milkweed
    • Loaves & Fishes
    • Oasis
  • Resources
    • Newsletter
    • History Book
    • Concert Venue
    • Weddings
    • Streamed Services >
      • Daily Messages
    • Community
    • Readings & Rota
    • Calendar
    • Downloads
  • About
    • Staff
    • Vestry
    • History
  • Contact
  • GIVE
    • Narrative Budget
    • Other Ways to Give
    • Giving FAQs
    • Legacy Society