Saint Paul's Episcopal Cathedral

About this church

St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Des Moines celebrates a spoken Holy Eucharist with organ Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and a choral Eucharist with organ and congregational singing at 10:00. The later service is livestreamed. A spoken Wednesday Eucharist meets at noon in the chapel using expansive language and commemorations. Across these settings, worship is grounded in Episcopal Scripture, prayer, Holy Communion, music, and reflection.

The cathedral describes its community as compassionate, affirming, and committed to living Christ’s love through fellowship, service, and kindness. Its explicit welcome includes people across race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity. A first-time visitor can choose the quieter early liturgy or the fuller choral service and arrive in time to become oriented in the cathedral. The worship page publishes date-specific bulletins and recordings, useful for previewing the liturgy or confirming a special Sunday. Funerals, feast days, and seasonal services can affect the calendar, so check the service entry for the intended date rather than assuming the ordinary pattern.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Sunday and Wednesday Eucharist schedule · Visitor introduction to Episcopal worship · Congregational identity and welcome

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