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
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
- 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 custom Christmas ornament celebrating the milestone
Order your ornament now! Celebrate 150 years of faith, community, and hope with our commemorrative Christmas ornament. This keepsake marks a milestone in the St. Paul's story and helps launch our anniversary year. Purchase yours now and carry our shared history into the season. Order here >
A new history book chronicling our first 150 years
Coming soon! A new history book is in the works, and a sneak peek will be available when pre-sales begin on our Festival Weekend, May 15-17.
A history wall installation tracing the story of our parish through time
Join us for the debut of this large-scale installation on February 15! More details coming soon.
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
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