Rites & Celebrations
Baptism
In The Book of Common Prayer states, “Holy Baptism is the sacrament by which God adopts us as his children and makes us members of Christ’s Body, the Church, and inheritors of the kingdom of God.”
All people of any age are welcome to be baptized; we believe in one baptism for the forgiveness of sins, as the “bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble” (Book of Common Prayer).
If you are interested in Holy Baptism at St. Paul’s, please Contact Us.
Confirmation
In the Episcopal Church, Confirmation is when candidates “express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop”. Those who were baptized at an early age and those baptized as adults without laying on of hands by a bishop are expected to make a mature public affirmation of their faith, recommit themselves to the responsibilities of their baptism, and receive laying on of hands by a bishop. Adults baptized with the laying on of hands by a bishop are considered to be confirmed. (Book of Common Prayer).
Individuals seeking Confirmation or Reception into the Episcopal Church should connect with the Reverend Thomas Manney, Contact him here.
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Thank you for considering St. Paul’s Episcopal Church as the site for your wedding. St. Paul’s is a beautiful place for the celebration of your marriage, but we are more than a pretty facade. We’re an Episcopal Church, with rich expressions of worship through liturgy, preaching, music, and Holy Communion.
St. Paul’s is also a progressive, inclusive parish – biblically and socially – which in the case of weddings means we stand for and practice marriage equality for couples of the same or opposite sex; we prefer simply to call it marriage.
While you’re welcome to become a member of St. Paul’s, we don’t require membership or have an explicit expectation that you’ll become a member of St. Paul’s in order to celebrate your wedding here. We do ask, however, that you understand our faith traditions are important to us and are reflected, in part, by how we prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage and celebrate weddings.
We welcome all perspective couples to celebrate the sacrament of Marriage at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. We invite you to review the following documents and contact the Rector with any questions that you might have. We look forward to your holy and happy wedding day.
Below is additional information as well as forms to be completed to schedule a wedding at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Forms may be returned at meeting with the Rector, or Contact Us for more options.
- St Paul’s Wedding Packet — with all files below
Individual Downloads:
- Information for Couples Seeking Marriage
- Declaration of Intention
- Wedding Information Form
- Scripture Readings for Holy Matrimony
- Wedding Music Selections
- Wedding Fees
Funerals/Memorial Services
In the Episcopal Church, the liturgy for the dead is an Easter liturgy. It finds all its meaning in the Resurrection. Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we, too, shall be raised. This, however, does not make human grief unchristian. The very love we have for each other in Christ brings deep sorrow when we are parted by death. Jesus himself wept at the grave of his friend. So, while we rejoice that one we love has entered into the nearer presence of our Lord, we sorrow in sympathy with those who mourn. (Book of Common Prayer)
Planning a funeral (or memorial service) for a loved one, can feel overwhelming. At St. Paul’s we offer support for those grieving and are also here to help with arrangements for the funeral. Please Contact Us and we can help guide you.
