Parish of St. Paul lawn with rainbow adirondack chairs, pride flag, "black lives matter" sign, and the exterior of the church

Parish of Saint Paul

A welcoming Episcopal church in Newton, MA rooted in worship, music, prayer, and radical welcome.

Sunday Worship at 10am

In person at 1135 Walnut St in Newton Highlands
and online through our fully hybrid liturgy.

From wherever you come, with whatever you bring, you are welcome here.

A Small Parish with a Big Heart

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At St. Paul’s, we seek to create a spiritual community rooted in worship, compassion, curiosity, and belonging. We treasure beauty in music and prayer, welcome the messiness of life, and strive to create a church where people can participate honestly and feel at ease.

Parishioners come from Newton, Dedham, Needham, Watertown, West Roxbury, and surrounding communities

Worship Through Music, Prayer, and Community

Worship at St. Paul’s creates space for prayer through music, silence, reflection, and shared liturgy. Our worship blends beloved and new hymns, choral music, contemplative prayer, and participatory liturgical worship in a welcoming and informal atmosphere. Silence, beauty, celebration, and creativity all have a place here.

The choir sings during a church service inside Parish of St. Paul, with stained glass windows, dark wood beams, an organ, and a candle on the pulpit.

Be. Together. More.

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Be.

Gather for worship, prayer, music, and reflection in a welcoming and participatory community.

Learn about our worship →

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Together.

Share meals, conversation, care, celebration, and community both in person and online.

View our events calendar →

A group of people holding flags and signs at a parade or protest. The large blue banner displays a church logo and text indicating they are from the Episcopal Parish of St. Paul in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts. Two signs read, 'God: the original They/Them' and 'God Loves Them'.

More.

Seek justice, compassion, and meaningful ways to serve the world around us.

See our parish photos →

Joining Us for Worship

Whether you've been part of church communities for years or are simply curious, you are welcome here.

✓ Accessible building
✓ Across the street from Newton Highlands MBTA Green line
✓ Children welcome
✓ Street parking available
✓ Interactive zoom participation available