St. Paul’s on-the-Hill is a welcoming church that reflects the diversity of our region. We have members who have lived in Winchester all their lives and members who have recently moved to the area. Many of our newer members are families with young children who were seeking a good community where they could buy a home, while still being within commuting distance of the D.C. area. Other new members include those who have retired to the Winchester area. This is also a great church for Young Adults who want to use their minds as well as nurture their spirits. We have members who live in Stephens City, Berryville, and West Virginia. Why do people come from all over to be a part of St. Paul’s? Well, our Fellowship Time has the best food; but it probably has more to do with the warm welcome people receive and the on-going interest expressed in each person’s life. Children are honored and respected for the gifts that they bring. We offer a worship experience that is centered on the Eucharist, which means that we normally have communion every Sunday at 8am and 10:00am. All baptized persons, from any denomination, are invited to receive communion in our church. On Sundays, you will see people dressed very casually, and you will see an occasional jacket and tie. Come dressed as you feel most comfortable. You will be welcomed.

It is not difficult to join our church and to get involved in ministry. Those who are baptized are full members in the church. If you are already baptized, all you need to do is express a desire to be a part of our community. If you are not yet baptized, we would love to welcome you into Christ’s fellowship. We baptize both infants and adults. As you get to know us, and the Episcopal Church, you may wish to be confirmed or received, which would enable you to take on greater leadership in our parish and in our diocese. For those who were baptized as infants or children, confirmation enables one to make an adult affirmation of the faith. If you were confirmed in another denomination, such as the Roman Catholic Church or the Lutheran Church, you would be received into the Episcopal Church.