Welcome to St.Paul's Episcopal Church Bakersfield!

Welcome to St. Paul's
All are Welcome!

Where Grace Happens
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We welcome as friends everyone, of any race, gender, creed, denomination, political affiliation, or sexual orientation, for all of us "are one in Christ Jesus." Galatians 3:28

St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Bakersfield welcomes you to worship. We invite you to join our inclusive community as we deepen our awareness of the presence of Jesus Christ in us through the Episcopal tradition of inclusivity, worship, and service. We welcome all to share His joy and love with us, rejoicing in the transforming power of the Spirit.

"[At St. Paul's clergy and laity] are sharing ministry . . . in a way that should be spotlighted for the rest of the church. The joy and enthusiasm I saw in the congregation truly reflected the signs of the Holy Spirit."
                                   The Rev. Canon Sarah, Shofstall, Diocese of Western Massachusetts

It is an honor for us to host The Recognition & Seating of the Provisional Bishop The Right Rev. David Rice on Saturday, March 29th, 2014, at 1pm. All members and friends of St. Paul's are invited to the Seating and Holy Eucharist. Also Bishop Rice will preach and celebrate Eucharist on Sunday, March 30th with us.

Service of Dedication & Celebration

of the Ministry of David Rice

as a Bishop of the Diocese of San Joaquin

For I Was Hungry and You Fed Me...

St. Paul’s Food Pantry will officially open Sunday, February 23, 2014! Bi-weekly distribution will occur Sundays, 1 - 4:00 P.M., and Thursdays, 9:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.. Operations will run from the stage area of Grace Hall through the door facing C Street and the alley. Customers will be able to receive general grocery items and produce donated from the Valley Farmer’s Market Association. We would like thank everyone for the enthusiasm and support with the launch of the Food Pantry mission. The response has been incredible and we are overwhelmed with gratitude. Praise God from whom all blessings flow! If you would like to be involved with us, please contact Alison at 432-631-0465 or email St.PaulsFoodPantry@yahoo.com.   John 21: 15-17
FOOD PANTRY REQUESTED ITEMS

·         Cereal (bigger boxes for homes. Smaller boxes for homeless)
·         Pasta (smaller packages)
·         Peanut Butter, Almond Butter (ect.) / Jelly
·         Canned and Pre-Packaged Fruit
·         Boxed raisins etc.
·         Beef and Turkey Jerky
·         Canned Soup with pop top lids
·         Canned Vegetables with pop top lids
·         Maruchun & Cup of Noodles
·         Vienna Sausages
·         Spaghetti and Manwich Sauces
·         Tortillas (flour and corn)
·         Health conscious items for shut ins and disability recipients (lows sodium, gluten-free, high fiber,
·         Cereal / Protein Bars
·         10lb Bags of Rice
·         10lb Bags of Beans

All items will be collected every Sunday. You may also drop off items in the front office or to Amanda G., Jason F., and Alison M..   THANK YOU!!!   St.PaulsFoodPantry@yahoo.com

2216 17th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Map (661) 869-1630
Email: St. Paul's
Email: The Rev. Dr. Tim Vivian
Office Hours: M-F 9 am-1 pm

Sunday Worship

Taizé Eucharist at 8 am
Holy Eucharist at 10 am (Childcare)

Youth Programs
Sundays at 10am

Childcare ~ 6 wks - 3 yrs
Sunday School ~ TK- 6th grades
Youth Group (YG) ~ 7th - 12th grades
YG meets 2nd & 4th Sundays

Upcoming Events
(Click here for info)

March 9th ~ LEM, Acolyte, Clergy Trng. ~ Lenten Speaker Series March 11th ~ Choir Rehearsal March 12th ~ Landscaping Volunteer Day Lenten Soup Supper March 13th ~ Food Pantry Open Caregiver Support Group Bible Study March 14th ~ GSA Carnival March 15th ~ Landscaping Day Sophia's Circus Children's Arts Class

Calling All Grant Writers!

St. Paul's is forming a small Grant Committee of 4 to 6 people. It will act as a resource to other committees. If you have experience that is wonderful, but not necessary. If you like research, that's a real plus. Good writing skills are important. Please contact Amanda G. by clicking here.

Want to be more involved at St. Paul's? Volunteers are needed. Click below to see how you can help!

The Socks Project

What do you do when chilly, rainy, weather leaves you with wet shoes, wet socks, and cold feet?

Those of us who are fortunate go home and change into some dry socks and shoes or slippers and turn up the heat. Our brothers and sisters who live on the street do not have that luxury. They may not even own a second pair of socks.

During Lent, donations of new white socks and/or underwear will be collected by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and delivered to local homeless shelters for distribution. The campaign for socks will run from Ash Wednesday, March 5, until Palm Sunday, April 13. Please join us in this effort to share Christ’s love.

A box will be provided at church during Lent. We need: >> Women’s and/or Men’s White Socks or underwear, any size.