Welcome
The Peace of the Lord be always with you!
Any time our church gathers for worship in our tradition, as in many others, there is a moment of ‘Passing the Peace.’ To the outside observer, this looks like an intermission in the middle of the service for neighbors to greet one another. The deeper truth at work in ‘Passing the Peace,’ comes from the earliest Church’s understanding that Jesus Christ’s very own dignity was present in every human life. So that, in greeting others, even strangers, we are in fact welcoming the presence of Christ among us.
In that Spirit, we welcome you, too! 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. In a world that is increasingly interested in exploiting our differences, it is that welcome that gives us hope. So we hope you find it with us here, too. Welcome to St. Paul’s!
- Andrew
Who We Are
St. Paul's is located near downtown Greenville in an older residential area of the city and adjacent to East Carolina University, St. Paul's is the third largest of the 75 parishes comprising the Diocese of East Carolina of The Episcopal Church and is associated with the worldwide Anglican Communion.
The diverse congregation is represented by groups of different ages, educatio…
Read More »Inclusion
Ephesians 2:19 "So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the household of God"
We as Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the whole world. We celebrate t…
Read More »Our Leadership
By virtue of baptism, all are called to ministry in the Episcopal Church. Our clergy serve as the spiritual leaders of our congregation, our staff is reponsible for overseeing program ministries, and our vestry is the "church board" which is responsible for parish decision-making.
Read More »What to Expect / FAQ
We want you to feel comfortable coming to St. Paul’s for the first time! Whether you are attending your first ever Episcopal service or you “know the ropes,” every church is a little different. Here are answers to some Frequently Asked Questions. And if you still have more questions, just ask! We’re a friendly bunch and were all first-timers once.
Read More »A Rich and Colorful History
St. Paul's Church, Greenville, has a vibrant, colorful history, with origins dating from the mid-18th century colonial period. The people of what became Pitt County received occasional services of the Church of England from the Rev. Alexander Stewart, rector of the Parish of St. Thomas, Bath, in Beaufort County, out of which Pitt County and St. Michael's Parish were formed in 176…
Read More »The Episcopal Church
We as Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Episcopal Church welcomes all who worship Jesus Christ, in 109 dioceses and three mission areas in 22 nations or territories. The Episcopal Church is a member province of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
The mission of the church, as stated in the Book of Common Prayer's c…
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Rector
Associate Rector
