St. Paul's Sesquicentennial

Celebrating 150 Years of Faith and Community

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Winston-Salem · 1876–2026

In 2026, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church celebrates its Sesquicentennial — 150 years of faithful ministry in Winston-Salem. Since our founding in 1876, St. Paul’s has been a place where faith inspires action, love embraces all, and hope points to a brighter future. Throughout this anniversary year, we invite you to join us for a series of special events, guest preachers, retreats, and celebrations that honor our history and look boldly toward our future.

Sesquicentennial Festival Weekend: May 15–17, 2026

Mark your calendar for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration! The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, former Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, will preach at all Sunday services. The weekend will include:

- A parish banquet and reception

- Lectures and tours celebrating our history and architecture

- Service opportunities for the wider community

- A special Evensong in thanksgiving for 150 years of ministry

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Special Guests Throughout the Year

Our anniversary year features an extraordinary lineup of visiting preachers and theologians:

• The Rev. Dr. Jane Patterson – January 23–25: Retreat leader for “Christ Living in Me: Paul the Pastoral Mystic” and preacher for the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.

• The Very Rev. Dr. Andrew McGowan – Dean of Berkeley Divinity School at Yale and noted Anglican scholar.

• The Rt. Rev. J. Neil Alexander – Former Bishop of Atlanta and Custodian of the Book of Common Prayer.

• The Rev. Canon Kelly Brown Douglas – Canon Theologian at the Washington National Cathedral and author of “Resurrection Hope.”

• The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry – Former Presiding Bishop and one of the most dynamic preachers of our time.

Other 2026 Highlights

- Sesquicentennial Opening Evensong and Reception – January 10

- Palm Sunday & Holy Week Services – March 29 through Easter

- Feast of Saints Peter and Paul – June 28

- All Saints’ Day Evensong – November 1

- Special Evensong Honoring Architect Ralph Adams Cram – December 13

- Sesquicentennial Closing – January 2027

Commemorative Projects

In addition to our worship and events, St. Paul’s will release several commemorative offerings:

- A new history book chronicling our first 150 years

- A custom Christmas ornament celebrating the milestone

- A history wall installation tracing the story of our parish through time

Join the Celebration

We only turn 150 once—come be part of this remarkable moment in our story. Visit this page throughout the year for updates and full event details.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
520 Summit St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-723-4391 · info@stpauls-ws.org
stpaulsws.org

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