The Mission of St. Paul's Episcopal Church is to worship God
and to bring all into a loving relationship with Jesus Christ

Youth Groups

Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) for young people in grades 9 through 12. Meets Sunday evenings at church from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm

St. Paul’s Youth (SPY) for young people in grades 6 through 8. Meets Sunday evenings at church from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm

All 6th - 12th graders are invited to Bible Study and dinner 6:30 - 7:30 Sunday evenings

Happening: A semiannual weekend spiritual retreat for teens

Christian Education and Formation

Children and Adult Sunday School: Every Sunday morning at 9:55 am

Children’s Sunday School from age 3 through second grade with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program

Liturgical-based curriculum for children second grade through high school seniors

Vacation Bible School: A week-long program held in the summer for children ages three through sixth grade.

Nursery: Baby room and toddler room for all services and most Parish functions

Christmas Pageant

The Pilgrimage: A catechumenal program for exploring Christian life and faith held each January through May on Monday evenings.

Cursillo: A weekend exploration of the Christian Faith. Tennessee Episcopal Cursillo has a web site at http://www.tnepiscursillo.org/.  Source for palanca: http://palancagifts.com/

Men’s Retreat: A weekend in January, February or March. Men also enjoy the Annual Conference of the Episcopal Churchmen of Tennessee.

Women’s Retreat: A weekend in March or April

Parents' Group

Education for Ministry (EFM): A four-year program of study and reflection, with the emphasis on directing and preparing a person for lay ministry.

Daughters of the King. DOK meets the third Thursday of every month in the Parish Hall beginning at 6:30 pm with a time of fellowship. The program begins at 7:00 and the meeting concludes by 8:00. click for more information

Fellowship

  • Coffee Hour following the 7:30, 8:45 and 11:00 services each Sunday
  • Men’s Club Dinner the first Thursday of each month
  • Newcomers Information Meetings
  • Lenten Soup Suppers and Program
  • November Church-wide Progressive Dinner
  • Annual Picnic at the Cox Farm
  • Pentecost in the Park Service and Picnic
  • Epiphany Party at the Rector's Home
  • Lessons and Carols in Advent
  • Thanksgiving Dinner at Church on Thanksgiving Day
  • Softball team

Liturgical 

  • Acolytes
  • Altar Guild
  • Ushers
  • Chalice Bearers
  • Layreaders
  • Vestments
  • Music Program
  • Flower and Garden Guild
  • Children’s Church
  • Pentecost in the Park
  • Good Friday Services

Holy Week Events

  • Maundy Thursday – Foot Washing, Holy Communion, Agape Meal and all-night Prayer Vigil
  • Good Friday – Good Friday Liturgy, Stations of the Cross, Last Eucharist

Stewardship

  • Talent, Time, Treasure

Welcoming Ministries

  • Homemade Bread Delivery to Newcomers
  • Newcomer Visitation and Receptions
  • MTSU Campus Program

Special Ministries

  • Stephen Ministry
  • Community Helpers
  • Crisis Ministry
  • Intercessory Prayer
  • Hospital Visits,
    Card Ministry
  • Prayer Tree
  • Stephen Ministry
  • Sudanese Ministry
  • Pastoral Counseling Center