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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is both a community and a place of worship. We are seekers of the faith, and in that journey we invite the curious and the serious, we encourage questions and convictions. We are faithful participants in God's ministry through our church, and we support each person's path to deepening their relationship with God.
Our members include those who attend church occasionally and those who attend regularly. We are people who come to the altar to take communion, and people who stay in the pews in silent contemplation. Our community includes newcomers and old-timers, those who are new to church-going, those who are cradle-to-grave Episcopalians, and those who come through our doors from other faith traditions. We are singles, seniors, millennials, and families of many types. People of all ages, many cultures, and diverse backgrounds make up our parish family. We are an Oasis parish: one that has formally declared itself to be inviting to individuals and families of LGBTIQQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and questioning) identification. St. Paul’s also has a long tradition of being a church home to immigrant groups, including (in the past) Hmong, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Ethiopian immigrants, and (at present) Americans recently here from Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and many other corners of the world. Our parish is known for its exceptional music, both as part of the service, and as a concert venue. St. Paul’s is a long-established part of the Oakland community, with a contemporary vision for the place of spirituality and religion in the world today. Social ministries at St. Paul’s include outreach in many directions, including programs for the homeless, low and fixed income neighbors, seniors, and twelve-step groups. Our congregation’s ministries include the Pantry of Hope, social justice actions, and stewardship of our environment. At our worship services, all are invited to join us in communion of the consecrated bread and wine. We celebrate the Eucharist on Sundays two times: without music at 8:00am, and with choir and organ at 10:00am. In addition, we celebrate the Eucharist on Wednesdays at 12:10pm. We celebrate the service of Compline (sung candlelight service of prayers for the end of the day) on the 4th Sunday of every month at 8:00pm. Additionally, we celebrate Evensong on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 4:00pm (Sept-June). Please see the Contact page for more details on how to reach St. Paul's clergy, staff, and church leadership, and who to contact for a specific concern or program. 
A happy couple share a quiet moment with the Rector before their wedding.
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Our Vision
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