Church of St Paul In the Desert

About this church

The Church of St. Paul in the Desert offers three Sunday Eucharists in Palm Springs. The 8:00 a.m. service is quiet and spoken without music; at 9:00, a shorter contemplative Eucharist adds congregational song with piano, strings, and occasional flute or harp; the 10:30 Choral Eucharist is the fullest liturgy, led by organ, choir, and hymns and streamed online. Sunday School for preschool through fifth grade is offered at 9:00. A 30-minute spoken Eucharist meets Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., centered on the saint or feast of the day and occasionally expanded with special music.

First-time visitors receive a bulletin and need no prior knowledge of when to stand, sit, or kneel. Dress spans sandals to suits; parking is onsite, the campus is mobility accessible, and coffee hour follows worship. All are welcome to receive Communion or come forward for a blessing. The Episcopal parish began holding local services in 1930 and first worshiped in its present building in 1942. Today it describes itself as sacramental, welcoming, and service-oriented, hosting recovery groups and offering pathways through music, pastoral care, LGBTQ+ outreach, Laundry Love, prayer, hospitality, justice work, and Coachella Valley partnerships.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Four weekly Eucharists, music, length, and Sunday School · Visitor guidance, dress, parking, access, and Communion · Palm Springs history and present community role · Outreach, care, music, and volunteer opportunities

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