St Pauls By-The-Sea Episcopal Church
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Contact & Location for St Pauls By-The-Sea Episcopal Church
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Service Times for St Pauls By-The-Sea Episcopal Church
Sunday 11:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
Wednesday 10:30 AM
Holy Eucharist
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Leadership
The Rev. Victor Hailey
Rector
What their website says
The Rev. Victor Hailey, Rector
Programs & Ministries at St Pauls By-The-Sea Episcopal Church
About St Pauls By-The-Sea Episcopal Church
St. Paul's by the Sea is an Episcopal church located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, dedicated to working, worshiping, and ministering in the service of the Lord. The church welcomes everyone on their spiritual journey, offering a liturgical worship experience centered on Holy Eucharist at two Sunday services—a 10:00 AM service with choir and traditional hymns, and an 11:45 AM service that includes a monthly Celtic Service option. The congregation is known for its inclusive theology, welcoming all baptized Christians to receive communion regardless of age, and providing a nurturing environment for children through Sunday School and nursery services. Visitors can expect a prayerful, corporate worship experience where participation happens through verbal responses, Scripture readings, hymn singing, and sacramental practice.
First-Time Visitor Info for St Pauls By-The-Sea Episcopal Church
Dress Code: There is no dress code; some people dress in Sunday best while others wear casual clothing such as khakis, shorts, or jeans. Service Format: Worship is liturgical and corporate in nature, centered on Holy Eucharist with participation through verbal responses, hymns, Scripture readings, and sacraments; seating is flexible and you may sit, stand, or kneel as feels comfortable. Visitor Tips: Arrive early to secure parking in the front lot or use street parking on surrounding roads; you will be greeted by an usher who will provide a bulletin, and coffee hour follows the 10:00 AM service.
Care & support
Stephen Ministry
Widows & singles
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Stephen Ministry provides confidential, one-to-one Christian care
Groups & programs
Cursillo
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Cursillo is a three-day learning & inspirational experience
Discover the Bible
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Discover the Bible is a weekly class
Education for Ministry
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The Education for Ministry Program at St. Paul’s by the Sea
Stephen Ministry
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Stephen Ministry provides confidential, one-to-one Christian care
History & building
Founded in 1887
St. Paul’s by the Sea says it "was the first religious congregation established at the Beaches area of Jacksonville." The church says its new sanctuary vision "was accomplished in 1967.
What their website says
In 1887, gifts of land from the railroad and contributions from Mr. and Mrs. Christopher and other summer visitors resulted in a small “carpenter gothic” chapel
Hosts weddings
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To inquire about being married at St. Paul’s by the Sea
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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