The Church of St. Paul’s Within the Walls has served as a house of prayer for all people since 1873. It is not only a tourist destination but also home to a vibrant, active and diverse parish congregation. All are welcome to attend worship services and parish programming at St. Paul’s. Not only is it ok to come and “check us out” on any given Sunday, but feel free to bring friends as well!
Over time, we expect that you will become part of this church body in a more formal way. Without members who give freely and joyfully to the mission of God through this church, we would not exist! We do not collect dues from members, nor do we have a minimum giving standard to become a member.
What we do expect is that members participate in the Body of Christ through:
a) attending worship and parish activities regularly (time)
b) using your unique God given gifts to advance the mission of God through St. Paul’s (talents)
and
c) giving financially (pledging) by filling out a pledge form. The biblical standard of giving is a tithe (10%) of one’s income, however, God may be calling you to give more or less than a tithe based on your specific blessings or challenges (treasure).
All three of these areas are the domain of members, and those of us who are members of this church have found our faith strengthened, our friendships deepened, and our hearts made glad through this kind of participation. It is a joy to give to God through this church, because together we have witnessed just how much God can do with the gifts we freely and generously give!
If you would like to know more about membership, pledging, or about discerning your unique gifts for ministry, please contact The Rev. Austin K. Rios at rector@stpaulsrome.it.