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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 is on break for the summer; will resume on September 14.
Check our online calendar HERE. CONCERT INFO is HERE
Intercessory Prayer Call, Wednesdays at 5 pm via Zoom
The rector will be out of town during the month of August.  
For pastoral concerns, please contact the office [email protected] or call 510 834-4314.


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) is on a break for the summer, and will resume at 10am on Sundays, starting on September 13.
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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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Saturday, October 3, 2:00 - 5:30 p.m.
California Ballroom, 1736 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612


Sign up NOW and save 25%! Click here or scan this QR code 
Bidding on silent auction items will begin on September 3rd.


St. Paul’s parishioners, don’t forget about our party!
 
On October 3rd, from 2:00 until 5:30, we will convene at the famous California Ballroom, 1736 Franklin St. in Oakland and Light Up the afternoon with music, food and games while raising funds to support some of Oakland's brightest lights: our ministries that feed the hungry, educate the needy, take guns off the street, fight for justice, and spread our world with music!
 
Specifically, our raffle and live and silent auctions will help us continue to … 
  • Provide meals and groceries to more than 3,000 needy Oaklanders annually.
  • Provide more than $20,000 in scholarships and school supplies to local students annually.
  • Work with OPD and faith partners to transform more than 100 street guns into garden tools annually.
  • Open our doors to artists and audiences through dozens of concerts and recitals that enrich Oakland’s vibrant cultural life.​
The items for auction and raffle are incredible: handmade quilts, a dozen hand baked special cookies per month for a year, tickets to the Opera, Theater, Monterey Jazz Festival, Sharks Hockey, and Warriors/Valkyrie games – each with dinner at a nearby restaurant; a spa day; wine tasting in Napa; personal training, trips to resorts in Cabo and Tuscany; dinner prepared at your home by our rector who is also a chef; and two special items – lunch with Canon Sierra Reyes and Golf with that famous duffer Austin Rios; and a whole lot more.
 
To join us, just click on this link… https://stpaulsoakland.ejoinme.org/lightingoakland2026
Or scan the QR code above.

See you there!
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Digger and George


Upcoming Services


Sunday, August 16
​12th Sunday of Pentecost

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

Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Christian Harding.

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10:00 a.m. EUCHARIST with Music
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.  Program
LiveStream
With Soloist, organ.


Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Christian Harding.
Guest organist: Dr. Cyril Deaconoff. 

MUSIC: August 16 Year A Proper 15
Mass: Gloria S-280, Sanctus S-130, Agnus Dei S-164
Gradual Psalm: 67 Tone VIII.1
Hymns: 544, 371, 539

St. Paul's Choir and the Director of Music are away on their annual retreat this weekend.



​​10:00 a.m. Children's Programs
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.  
- Mustard Seeds for younger children: Professionally staffed nursery in the back of the church (Bride's Room).
- FaithQuest (for age 5+) is on a break for the summer, and will resume on September 13.  

Sunday, August 16
4:00 p.m. Concert

AfterGlow Chorus, Harmony with Meaning

​The Gift of Love: Music for Healing & Loss

TICKETS

Time Running Out for "The Gift of Love" Tickets!

A limited two-performance series of solace, strength, and joy

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AfterGlow Chorus brings "The Gift of Love" —a concert experience created to meet you right where you are and take you on a profound emotionally uplifting journey.
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This special program was built specifically to offer solace to caregivers and bring comfort to those navigating loss or heavy seasons. But it doesn't leave you in quiet reflection.

Through the immense, acoustic power of live human voices, this gorgeous music restores the spirit and explodes you into radiant joy in a way only a live choir can. It’s an afternoon designed not just to entertain, but to deeply uplift and remind us of the love that carries us through.

Videos from recent concerts are HERE


Wednesday, August 19
​​On hiatus in August: 12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist

Will resume in September.


Sunday, August 23
​13th Sunday of Pentecost

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

Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Linda McConnell.

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10:00 a.m. EUCHARIST with Music
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.  Program
LiveStream
With Soloist, organ.


Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Linda McConnell.
Benjamin Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and organist.
Soloist: Diana Pray.

MUSIC August 23 Year A Proper 16
Mass:Gloria S-280, Sanctus S-131, Agnus Dei S-166
Gradual Psalm: 138 Tone V.1
Offertory: C. V. Stanford, 6 Bible Songs
Communion: C. V. Stanford, 6 Bible Songs
Hymns:304, 587, LEVAS-99


During the summer months, our outstanding Section Leaders, Amyellyn Kessler, Benjamin Brown, Diana Pray, and Asst. Music Director Philip Saunders, will take turns as weekly Featured Soloist at the 10am service.


​​10:00 a.m. Children's Programs
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.  
- Mustard Seeds for younger children: Professionally staffed nursery in the back of the church (Bride's Room).
- FaithQuest (for age 5+) is on a break for the summer, and will resume on September 13.  
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8:00 p.m. COMPLINE
Program. LiveStream.
A Capella with Choir. 

The transcendent quality of the Gregorian chant and polyphony, along with the beauty of St. Paul's Church bathed in candlelight, has made the service an oasis of peace and serenity in the lives of those who attend.
 
Benjamin Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music.
St. Paul's Choir.


MUSIC 23 August Compline
Mark Bruce: Psalmody
Thomas Tallis: Office Hymn, Te lucis ante terminum
Thomas Tallis: In manus tuas
Orlando Gibbons: Nunc Dimittis: Song 1
Hans Leo Hassler: Kyrie eleison: Hans Leo Hassler
Simple Tone: Marian hymn:, Salve Regina


Wednesday, August 26
​​On hiatus in August: 12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist

Will resume in September.


Sunday, August 30
​14th Sunday of Pentecost

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

Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Linda McConnell.

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​

10:00 a.m. EUCHARIST with Music
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.  Program
LiveStream
With Soloist, organ.


Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Linda McConnell.
Benjamin Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and organist.
Soloist: Phillip Saunders.

MUSIC: August 30 Year A Proper 17
Mass:Gloria S-280, Sanctus S-131, Agnus Dei S-166
Gradual Psalm: 26:1-8 Tone VI
Hymns:401, 675, 439
Anthems:  Mahler, Um Mitternacht . Mahler, Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen.

During the summer months, our outstanding Section Leaders, Amyellyn Kessler, Benjamin Brown, Diana Pray, and Asst. Music Director Philip Saunders, will take turns as weekly Featured Soloist at the 10am service.



​​10:00 a.m. Children's Programs
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.  
- Mustard Seeds for younger children: Professionally staffed nursery in the back of the church (Bride's Room).
- FaithQuest (for age 5+) is on a break for the summer, and will resume on September 13.  

Wednesday, September 2
12:10 p.m. Wednesday Holy Eucharist resumes today!

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.
 
Healing on First Wednesdays.

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. 

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BECOME A MINISTRY PARTNER OF ST. PAUL'S!

GIVE TODAY
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Make a Promise for 2026
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

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. 


7:30-9:30am
THURSDAY, JUNE 18

ICE HQ at 630 Sansome, SF

From Rev. Kathleen Moore, St. John's: "We would love for you all to join us!! Those interested can email [email protected] to rsvp and receive a link for a zoom pre-meeting on June 17 at 6pm (there will be a recording available for those who can’t make it at that time)."


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

WEEKLY UPDATES

Immigration Updates with the Office of Government Relations and Episcopal Migration Ministries via Zoom

Tuesdays, 10-10:30am PST

Join us every Tuesday for a 30-minute call on the changing landscape of U.S. immigration, refugee, and migration policy. Episcopal Migration Ministries will share updates and resources and will be joined by the Office of Government Relations and the Chief Legal Officer. Spanish interpretation will be available.

REGISTER HERE 


Office of Governmental Relations Weekly Network Call via Zoom

​Thursdays, 10-10:30am PST

Join the Office of Government Relations (OGR) for 30-minute, weekly conversations about the policies and legislation we are advocating with Congress and the Administration. Every Thursday, OGR staff will provide an overview of the political environment and legislative outlook, tips for advocacy, and time for questions from you.
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REGISTER 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

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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. Second Sundays 4pm Evensong (Sept thru June). Fourth Sundays 8pm Compline.
Click on an event below for more details.

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