Saint Paul Episcopal Church

About this church

Saint Paul Episcopal Church is a downtown Columbia congregation in the worldwide Anglican Communion, combining historic worship with what it calls a fresh and open perspective. The parish welcomes people into worship, fellowship, and service regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, or circumstances. Its beliefs are shaped by Scripture, the historic creeds, Baptism, the Lord's Supper, ordained ministry, and the Episcopal practice of engaging faith through Scripture, tradition, and reason. Community life extends beyond the Sunday liturgy through fellowship, generosity, education, and local service.

Sunday worship begins at 9:00 a.m. in a setting marked by organ and vocal music, candles, stained glass, and an easy-to-follow bulletin. Children are welcome and have programming during part of the service. All baptized Christians, including children, are invited to receive Holy Communion; people who are not baptized may come forward for a blessing. Coffee Hour and Sunday School follow worship, giving newcomers a natural opportunity to meet others and ask questions. The church also schedules evensong, morning prayer, weekday Eucharists, and holiday observances, but those do not follow one permanent weekly timetable, so the events calendar is the appropriate source for a particular special service.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, welcome, and worship time · First-visit guide and service details · Episcopal beliefs · Special services and events

Service times

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Ministries and visitor notes

• Sunday Coffee Hour and Sunday School — after worship

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