Welcome!

In the winter the days are short and the nights are long and cold.  But even then the hope of Christ begins to break through.  At St. Paul's Church we see hope even in the darkest night.  Even in the cold and snow, the warmth of our community sustains us and continues to bring forth new life.

St. Paul's is a church rich in diversity, warm and welcoming to all people, and a place where you will find a home - just as countless others have been calling this parish home for more than 150 years!

Though we've been around for a long time, we are always being made new - through the beauty of worship, through the contagious joy of the children of the parish, and through our outreach to Jersey City's McGinley Square neighborhood and the world at large.

The heart of our life together is uncovered through our worship on Sunday mornings.  There are two services each Sunday during the school year - each unique in their approach, but both heartfelt in their commitment.

The earlier service - at 8:00 am - is small, quiet, and contemplative.  It uses the traditional, Elizabethan language of our Anglican heritage, but remains relevant to the lives of those present through the sermons of our priests and the community that is formed.

The later service - at 10:00 am - is a festive celebration of faith with music, choirs, and good friends!  It uses more contemporary language, but always with a thoughtful eye to the ancient traditions of the church.

During the summer, there is one service at 10:00 am.  It is a bit more casual and relaxed.  This year the summer schedule begins on the Feast of Pentecost, June 12th and continues through Labor Day weekend on September 4th.

Whichever service you choose, you are sure to find a welcoming community of Christians who are eager to make you feel right at home!


We are an Episcopal parish of the Diocese of Newark,
proudly part of the Anglican Communion


This week at St. Paul's


Christmas at St. Paul's

Join us for these special events and services during the Christmas season at St. Paul's Church!

Thursday, December 22nd
  • 5 pm to 7 pm - decorating the church for Christmas
  • 7 pm to 9 pm - Open House at the Rectory
Saturday, December 24th, Christmas Eve
  • Candlelight Mass at 7 pm
Sunday, December 25th, Christmas Day
  • Mass at 10 am with Blessing of the Gifts (a special child-friendly service for Christmas - bring a gift to be blessed)
Sunday, January 1st, First Sunday after Christmas
  • Festival of Lessons and Carols & Holy Eucharist at 10 am - hear the story of Christmas again, along with all of your favorite Christmas Carols!

If you'd like to relive some of the fun from this year, CLICK HERE for photos and videos of past concerts! 


If you have additions to our parish prayer list, please send an email to Susan@StPaulsJC.org.


St. Dominic’s parking lot (on the corner of Duncan Ave. & JFK Blvd.) is available to St. Paul's on Sundays and for all special services.