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Life Events - Sacraments

In the Church we acknowledge that God is present in every occasion of our lives. Some of these we mark together with special celebrations of worship to highlight the ways in which God is always at work throughout the events of our lives. As Episcopalians, we believe that these observations reveal God's grace to us in new ways.




Holy Baptism

Welcoming any and all persons into new life in Christ is one of the great privileges of any Christian community. Baptism is a sacrament wherein we recognize through the outward sign of water the inward grace of God joining us with the ministry of Christ's life, death, and resurrection. As such, it is understood as full initiation into membership in the body of Christ and is best…

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Holy Eucharist (Communion)

The Holy Eucharist is the sacrament of Christ's body and blood, and the principal act of Christian worship. The term eucharist is from Greek, meaning "thanksgiving." Jesus instituted the eucharist "on the night when he was betrayed." At the Last Supper he shared the bread and cup of wine at a sacred meal with his disciples. He identified the bread with his body and the wine with …

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Marriage

Marriage is when two persons "enter into a life-long union, make their vows before God and the Church, and receive the grace and blessing of God to help them fulfill their vows" (Book of Common Prayer, 861). In the Episcopal Church, marriage is open to couples regardless of gender. For more information on the rite of Christian marriage, click here.

St. Paul's offers two options …

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Burial

Burial is a holy rite of rememberance for the passing of a loved one in light of the ressurection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It is a solemn occassion that is among our greatest privileges to celebrate in the life of a person and our Church. Planning a burial service at St. Paul's can either be done through arrangements with area funeral homes or by initiating a conversation with…

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Confirmation, Reception & Reaffirmation

Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation are concurrent rites where a mature commitment to Christ is welcomed by the Church through the laying on of hands by a bishop. Confirmation is for those wishing to affirm the commitments made for them at their baptism. Reception is for those previously confirmed in another Church who now find their ministry in the Episcopal Church. Re…

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Reconciliation of Penitents (Confession)

Reconciliation of Penitents (commonly called Confession or the Sacrament of Forgiveness) is a sacramental rite in which those who repent may confess their sins to God in the presence of a priest and receive the assurance of pardon and the grace of absolution (BCP, p. 861). It is also sometimes called penance and confession. We do not have a standing schedule for Reconciliation, p…

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Anointing (Unction)

Anointing (unction) is the sacramental use of oil as an outward sign of God's active presence for healing, initiation, or ordination. Anointing with oil by smearing or pouring may accompany prayers for healing (unction) and the laying on of hands in the rite for Ministration to the Sick (BCP, p. 453). The signing with the cross of the newly baptized may be done by anointing with …

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Holy Orders (Ordination)

"Holy Orders" refers to the ordained ministries of bishops, priests (presbyters), and deacons. Canonical provisions concerning ordination to these three orders are equally applicable to persons of all gender in the Episcopal Church.

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The Rev'd Andrew Cannan
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    The Rev'd Andrew Cannan

    Rector

    Andrew appreciates the diversity of the journeys that bring people to find a home at St. Paul's. He was baptized a Methodist, majored in religious studies at a Baptist university, married a Presbyterian, received a Master of Divinity as a Devil (the blue, basketball-crazed variety), and was ordained in a congregationalist church prior to finding his way as an Episcopal priest. "I was drawn to this strange Church that accepted the messiness of life and embraced it with grace and dignity. That sounded like a place where I could learn to live with God. That and I was always wanted to dress like Johny Cash.” In their downtime, Andrew and his wife, Ashley, enjoy East Carolina evenings in the backyard with their sons. On days off, he likely won’t be found fishing a remote section of the Eastern Pamlico that he is reluctant to disclose.

      Life Events - Sacraments Holy Baptism Holy Eucharist (Communion) Marriage Burial Confirmation, Reception & Reaffirmation Reconciliation of Penitents (Confession) Anointing (Unction) Holy Orders (Ordination)

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      St. Paul's Episcopal Church
      401 E. 4th St.
      Greenville, NC 27858
      (252) 752-3482 • Contact Us


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      In Person Worship

      Sundays

      • 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist. No musical accompaniment.
      • 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. Choir accompaniment. Streamed live on our website. Godly Play for age 3 through grade 5 is held during this service.

      Wednesday Evenings

      • 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist, in the chapel. No musical accompaniment.

      Please check our calendar for special times of year such as Holy Week, Easter, and Christmas. Our service schedule differs at those times.


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      401 E. 4th St.
      Greenville, NC 27858

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      Whoever you are, wherever you are on your spiritual journey, and whatever else it is that you seek in a Church community, it is our sincere hope that you find God’s gracious welcome with us at St. Paul’s. In so many ways, we do not all look alike, think alike, or even act alike here. But in one thing we are certain that we are all the same: God graciously welcomes us all.

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      In the Episcopal Church we acknowledge that God is present in every occasion of our lives. Some of these we mark together with special celebrations of worship to highlight the ways in which God is always at work throughout the events of our lives. As Episcopalians, we believe that these observations reveal God's grace to us in new ways.

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      As Episcopalians, we believe that all baptized people are called to minister in the Church. Everyone has a different role. Our clergy serve as the spiritual leaders of our congregation, our staff is responsible for overseeing our program ministries and day-to-day responsibilities, and our vestry is responsible for parish decision-making.

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      We as Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. St. Paul's is part of the Episcopal Church, a church that is both rich with ancient tradition and relevant to life in the 21st century. We believe that God loves you - no exceptions.

      We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the whole world.

      Our parish's motto is this: "To Know Christ and to Make Him Known."

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      - 2 Corinthians 9:7-8

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