Worship Services Descriptions
8am Holy Eucharist: This quiet and contemplative worship does not include music and directly follows the liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer Rite ll. Worship takes place in the Nave and via Livestream.
9am Non Traditional Holy Eucharist: While children are welcome in all of our worship services and spaces, this service includes a particular focus on intergenerational connection. This casual yet reverent worship includes a conversational homily, the option for movement, personal sharing, music, and the invitation to play percussive instruments. Worship takes place in the Great Hall.
10:30am Holy Eucharist with Music: Drawing from the Book of Common Prayer and other Episcopal liturgies like Enriching Our Worship, this service includes music, eucharist that is occasionally chanted, and once a month is supported by the St. Paul’s Choir. Worship takes place in the Nave and via Livestream.
*Life Together Holy Eucharist: This service typically takes place on the first Sunday of the month and combines the liturgies and worshiping communities from 9am and 10:30am worship. It is a time for us to be together in the fullness of our intergenerational community. Worship takes place in the Nave and via Livestream.
The Sunday of Life Together, our 8am service is Celtic Morning Prayer. This is a service of silence and prayer, loosely based on the order for morning prayer in the Northumbrian Community and including prayers from the Iona Community. It is led by Lay and Clergy Worship Leaders and is intended to include long silences, which begin and end with the ringing of a bell. Worship usually takes place in the Nave and via Livestream.
Spiritual. Reverent. Joyous. Generous.
At St. Paul’s, we are a vibrant community committed to making a positive impact—both inside and outside the walls of our church. While we’re active in many areas, we focus our energy on these key areas:
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Intergenerational Connection: We believe in ministering to all, with all—building a space where people of all ages come together to grow in faith.
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Community Engagement: We actively serve our wider community, partnering with local groups and standing as witnesses for racial justice and environmental stewardship.
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Strengthening Our Faith: We nurture our community through worship, spiritual practices, and music, creating opportunities for deep connection and growth.
Whether it’s providing support to those in crisis or offering faith formation and fellowship for all ages, our commitment is to care for one another and foster spiritual growth.
As we move into a new chapter of worship, we emphasize equality at the altar, welcoming all to share in the sacraments and experience God’s love together.
With a talented staff and dedicated lay leaders, St. Paul’s is a place where thoughtful, transparent, and resourceful leadership guides us. We come from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, but we share a common joy in being together. St. Paul’s “vibe” is warm, energetic, and filled with a spirit of connection.
Could this be the community you’re looking for? A place to grow spiritually, serve others, and reflect on meaningful action? We’d love for you to visit and experience St. Paul’s for yourself!
St. Paul’s Territory Acknowledgement
(In accordance with 2021 Diocesan Resolution 3 for Territorial Acknowledgement and approved by Vestry May 2023)
We acknowledge that we stand on territory that was taken from the Abenaki people of the Wabanaki Confederacy, the people of the Dawnland. May we always remember that the Earth does not belong to us, that we belong to the Earth, and that we are all companions in life. May we learn from our past sins and be instruments of justice and peace for all people in today’s world. We ask for inspiration that we might be compelled to take action and support our native neighbors as they continue to seek their sovereignty here in Maine.
