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) 

All Are Welcome! ¡Todos están Bienvenidos!

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.​
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 St. Paul’s, Bakersfield
 *Holy Week Services 2019








Sunday (April 14)          

10am Liturgy of Palms and Eucharist

Monday, Tuesday ,and Wednesday in Holy Week (April 15-17)
 8.30am Morning Prayer
5.30pm Confessions
6.30pm Evening Prayer

​Thursday (April 18)

8.30am Morning Prayer
5.30pm Evening Prayer
6.30pm Eucharist and Watch

Good Friday (April 19)

8.30am Morning Prayer
12noon Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ
5.30pm Evening Prayer
6.30pm Good Friday Liturgy
8.00pm Way of the Cross/Commemoration of the Burial of our Lord
Easter Eve and Day

Easter Eve (April 20)

6.00pm Evening Prayer
7.00pm Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter

Easter Day (April 21)
​
8.00am Eucharist
10.00amEucharist

*Child Care will be available during Holy Week services on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.


This week From Diane Mangum
​

Spring Break - 
​A Time to Recharge and Reflect
​

Ah, Spring Break - only a few days away. For educators, it’s been a long haul and thankfully, once break is over, only a few short weeks until summer. Spring break gives us an opportunity to recharge and for me, it gives me a moment to think about all that I have. For some areas, spring break happens at various times, but here, we are off during Holy Week - the perfect time to focus on what is important and to really evaluate all that we have been giv- en. While I can honestly say this has been one of the most exhausting years in teaching, I am ever so thankful for my job. It gives me all I need to take care of my family. Yep, I’m talking about money.
As one of the few people who sees and accounts for every dime that comes to St. Paul’s, I felt it appropriate to fo- cus this week on money. Here at church though, money can take many forms. Yes, we have actual coins, bills, and checks, but for us, “income” also takes the form of time and energy. Many of you help sustain St. Paul’s and help us keep our doors open to EVERYONE through giving to the plate and pledging, but many of you also give of yourselves and there’s no price that can be put on that. Church, to me, is about service - to God, to others, to our- selves. The money that comes in to St. Paul’s pays for the usual - utilities and maintenance, but those things help us serve others. We are able to rent to many different groups who do a lot of good amongst the community. Also, through the use of the physical building, we offer many ministries to serve others - like the Food Co-op and Yellow Bags. All forms of income for St. Paul’s, from “treasure, time, and talent” help us do what we do best - serve oth- ers. So thank you. Thank you for all you give to St. Paul’s. Know that it does not go unnoticed and it is very much appreciated by everyone.
My girls and I wish you all a blessed Easter. And for all my teacher friends - a restful spring break!
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Holy Eucharist Services
Sundays 10 am
(Child care & Sunday School available)
followed by Coffee Hour in Grace Hall

​St. Paul's Episcopal Church
2216 17th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 869-1630
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Upcoming Events

Wednesday
       
        9am Weekday Eucharist
                             @ Chapel
        10am CDC Children’s Chapel
                             @ Chapel
        3:30-5pm DOK
                             @ Whitley Gallery
        6-9:30pm St. Paul’s Bridge Fellowship
                              @ Forum
        6-8pm Lenten Soup Supper & Study
                              @ Grace Hall
        6:30-8pm EYF
                              @ Fusion room (upstairs)

Thursday

        8:30-9am Morning Prayer
                            @ Chapel

Friday

        7-8am St. Paul’s Breakfast Brunch
                             @ Tina Marie’s Chester & 20th

        12-1pm Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ
                             @ Sanctuary

Saturday

        9am-1pm MLK Dream Rally
                                 @ Silver Creek Park

Sunday

        10-11:30am Holy Eucharist
                                  @ Sanctuary
        10-10:50am Sunday School (K-8th)
                                  @ CDC room
        11:30-12:30 pm Coffee & Community
                                  @ Grace Hall
        12-2pm Food Co-op
                                  @ Grace Hall

Monday

        8:30-9am Morning Prayer
                             @ Chapel
        6:30-7pm Evening Prayer
                            @ Chapel
        7-8pm Eucharist with Address
                            @ Sanctuary

Tuesday
        8:30-9am Morning Prayer
                              @ Chapel
        6-7:30pm Choir Rehearsal
                             @ Choir Room
        6:30-7pm Evening Prayer
                             @ Sanctuary
        7-8pm Eucharist with Address
                            @ Sanctuary