Church of St. Paul & St. James

About Us

Jazz and Justice centered in Jesus

If you come into St. Paul & St. James on a Sunday morning you will enter a worship service full of life and energy. Our 10:30 worship service has traditional, contemporary and emerging styles of music with a jazz influence. We worship using a variety of musical styles (Jazz, world music, traditional hymns) and we also use language that includes the many names of God. Our service also includes other languages than English, most often Spanish.

Not only do we have lively jazz music every Sunday, but we also are one of the most active churches when it comes to outreach to New Haven.

Vibe: Casual, Creative, Down to Earth, Downtown, Spirit-filled, Progressive, Gay affirming, Inclusive, Historic, Multigenerational, Young, Young families, Neighborhood-focused

Programs: Community Service, Social Justice, Faith and Work, Addiction/Recovery, Young Adults, Missions, Nursery, Food Pantry, Children's Ministry

Music: Passionate Reverent, Traditional Hymns, Organ, Jazz

Denomination: Episcopal

Networks

Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut

Size: Medium

Language: English, Spanish

Founded: 1830

Contact

Phone

203-562-2143

Website

http://www.stpaulstjames.org

Social

Our Services

Sunday

10:30am: Service

What to Expect

What are services like?
Our services are lively and centered in the Eucharist. We draw from tradition and use modern expressions like jazz along with other forms of music.

What is the community like?
At St. Paul & St. James we include people of diverse races, social classes, incomes, ages, and sexual orientation. We are seekers, skeptics, and the spiritually hungry of all kinds. We are all drawn together in the love of Christ. No matter where you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here.

What if I'm not a Christian?
You may come to this church with tons of questions. We do not claim to have all the answers, especially about God. What we do offer is a place to explore your relationship with God in a welcoming and loving community of fellow people searching for answers. St. Paul & St. James is an Episcopal Church rooted in tradition that seeks to express the diversity of the world which we live in today. The process of finding a church can be very confusing, especially if you are new to our denomination (most of our members are new Episcopalians). We are here to help. Always feel free to ask a staff member or member of the parish your question. Below are some common questions.