St. Paul's Episcopal Church, founded in 1822, is the oldest Episcopal church in Lynchburg, Virginia. St. Paul's is in Province III of the American Episcopal Church and a member of the Lynchburg Convocation in the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia. Our church is a community of individuals united by our beliefs, Anglican traditions, and commitment to Christian fellowship. We're an unusually diverse church, and our members span an infinite range of ages, backgrounds, races, and walks of life. We believe that our differences make us strong, and we celebrate each person's unique contribution to our community of faith.

Service Times

Sundays  (Summer Schedule)

8:00 a.m. - Worship (without music) 1st Sunday service includes Laying-on-of-Hands

10:00 a.m. - Worship (with music); 3rd Sunday service includes Laying-on-of-Hands

Children's Chapel (age 3-2nd grade); Nursery

All Baptized Christians, regardless of religious denomination, are invited and welcome to receive Holy Communion with us. Baptized children may receive Communion at the discretion of their parents. Children who may not, as yet, be receiving Communion are encouraged to come forward with their families to receive the Church's blessing.

Driving Directions

From Northern Virginia and Points North:

Capitol Beltway to I-66 West. At Gainesville, take US 29 South. When US 29 divides, bear right onto Business 29 to Lynchburg. After crossing the James River, Business 29 is called 5th Street. Proceed on 5th Street. Turn left onto Clay Street. The church is on the right side of Clay Street, between 6th and 7th Streets.

From the Richmond Area and Points East:

Take US 460 West to Lynchburg. Once in Lynchburg City limits, take the Business 460 exit. Exit to US 29 Expressway Bypass North. Take the Main Street/Downtown exit. At the end of the ramp, continue onto Main Street. Turn left onto 5th Street. Turn left onto Clay Street. The church is on the right side of Clay Street, between 6th and 7th Streets.

From the Greensboro Area and Points South:

Take US 29 North to the south end of Lynchburg. When US 29 divides, bear right onto the Expressway Bypass. Proceed about 4 miles and exit at Main Street/Downtown. Proceed onto Main Street. Turn left at 5th Street. Turn left onto Clay Street. St. Paul's is on the right side of Clay, between 6th and 7th Streets.

From the Roanoke Area and Points West:

Take I-81 North to I-58.1 Exit to US 460 East (Orange Ave.). Proceed on US 460 to Lynchburg. When 460 divides, stay on the expressway 460 to Appomattox. Exit to US 29 North. When 29 divides, bear right onto the 29 Expressway Bypass North. Take the Main Street/Downtown exit, and proceed onto Main Street. Turn left onto 5th Street. Turn left onto Clay Street. The church is on the right side of Clay Street, between 6th and 7th Streets.