St Paul’s Episcopal Church

Specialties

Located in downtown San Rafael, just east of the mission, we are blessed with one of the most beautiful sacred spaces in the bay area. Join us this Sunday at 8am or 10am for worship.

History

Established in 1868.

The oldest Episcopal Church in Marin County. The church building, in the carpenter gothic style, was constructed in 1869 which makes it the oldest church building in San Rafael and the second oldest in the county.

In 1895 the community outgrew the building and so needed to expand. The expansion added our signature Rose Window, which was paid for by a wealthy East Coast businessman whose bet in a friendly local poker game was covered by a St. Paul’s parishioner. In 1927 the church was moved from the corner of 4^th and E to its current location on Court Street between Mission and 5^th.

If you consider yourself spiritual but not religious, you’re not alone. At St. Paul’s, you’ll meet many like-​minded people who have found a safe and inclusive environment where the doors are open to explore your spirituality with an inviting and welcoming community.

We are proud to support marriage equality and the LGBT community.

Meet the Manager

Christopher M.

Manager

The Reverend Christopher Martin has been the rector of St. Paul’s– that is, the head priest or pastor– since 2004. Christopher grew up in Wilmington, Delaware and was educated at Yale University, where he completed both his B.A. and his Masters of Divinity. He has served churches in Seattle, Hartford and Los Angeles. He loves to lead ‘worship in the beauty of holiness,’ to teach the spirituality of Jesus and to be with people in the important moments of their lives. He met his wife, Chloe, in 1986 when they were both in their first year of college. They have two young boys, Harper and Simon.