Welcome To
ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Established 1832
In the Heart and the Hearts of Key West
Join Us
Whoever you are and wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome in this place and at this table.
Come be a part of life in community at St Paul’s! We are the oldest US congregation south of St Augustine (founded 1832) and, along with neighboring St Peter’s, the southernmost Episcopal outpost in the US.
We are a parish of the Episcopal Church in Southeast Florida which is a diocese of the Episcopal Church.
Please note that most of our campus is currently closed for construction. Our service schedule, including service locations, will remain updated on this website throughout construction. The Memorial Garden is still open daily.
We’re glad you’ve stopped by, and we’ll meet you where you are.
Services
Sundays
9:30 AM - Holy Eucharist
with Choir, Rite II
Parish Hall
Monday - Friday
7:30 AM - Morning Prayer*
5:30 PM - Evening Prayer*
*Livestreamed on Facebook
Thursdays
12:00 PM - Eucharist + Healing Service
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
(800 Center Street)
The Church Building is Closed
We are excited to begin our long-awaited restoration process! The church building will be closed, but the church will never close— because the church is the people, not the building.
We hope you will join us as we adapt our worship to fit the spaces available to us on the St. Paul's Campus. Sunday services are currently held in the Parish Hall.
Service Livestream
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Visit the St. Paul's YouTube channel to subscribe, get notifications, and view past services. Click here.
Transforming St. Paul's: A Cathedral for the Keys
St. Paul’s is more than just a building; it is a cornerstone of our community, welcoming tens of thousands of visitors annually. From tourists admiring our historic architecture and stained glass windows to residents seeking peace, solace, and worship, St. Paul’s serves as a vital community gathering place. Our mission extends beyond our walls through the dedicated efforts of our rector, staff, and volunteers who engage in meaningful ministry with our neighbors.
Recognizing the need to preserve this cherished space, our Vestry has initiated efforts to raise the necessary funds to restore the church building and its stained glass windows. With our 200th anniversary approaching in 2032, the urgency for essential repairs has never been greater.
Visit our Restoration page for more details, frequently asked questions, and updates.
History
St. Paul's Church and Rectory, circa 1865
St Paul’s Church was formed by an official act of the City Council of Key West. In a petition to the bishop of New York, the city council requested a priest be sent and the Parish of St. Paul’s be established. In 1831, the council gave notice of a public meeting to establish an Episcopal Church, and a committee was appointed.
The first rector was the Reverend Sanson K. Brunot, who arrived December 23, 1832. He held the first service on Christmas Day 1832 in the County Courthouse on Jackson Square. That same day the congregation signed an “Act of Association” of the Episcopal Congregation in Key West to be called St Paul’s Church.
