LIVE A BETTER LIFE
Imperfect People risking it all on Jesus
ABOUT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH TEMECULA VALLEY (MURRIETA, TEMECULA)
OUR MISSION
Join us in discovering the boundless love of God and the transformative power of Jesus Christ. At our church, we believe in unlocking our destinies and embracing the purpose, peace, and joy that comes from a relationship with Him. We invite you to be part of a community that equips and supports each other, sharing Christ’s love in our families, environments, and everyday lives. Come, experience the journey of faith and the incredible things that God has in store for each one of us.
A Global Church
Anglicanism is a particular Christian tradition born out of the Protestant Reformation in England (16th century). As Anglicans, we value our place in a global communion of churches, our rich history of faith and practice, and a deep commitment to the authority of Scripture and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Today, this communion of churches now consists of 38 self-governing provinces around the world, in 164 countries, with tens of millions of members. In many places, particularly throughout the Global South, the churches of the Anglican Communion are known for their vibrant faith in God and transformational presence within their communities. St. Paul's Anglican is a member of the Anglican Church of North America
The Rev. Joseph Acton
Rector (Senior Pastor)
Meet The Rev. Joseph K. Acton, also known as Fr. Joseph. He is a lover of Jesus, passionate fan of baseball, and devoted Dad, Husband, and pastor.
Fr. Joseph has been deeply involved in the Healing Ministry for many years. He’s served many years as North American Director of The International Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL), an international healing prayer ministry.
Fr. Joseph has been leading retreats and conferences on healing and spiritual renewal all across the country. He has over 30 years of experience pastoring and growing churches and equipping followers of Jesus. He lovingly serves as our Rector of St. Paul’s Church.
Fr. Joseph holds a BA in Religious Studies with High Honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Master of Divinity from The General Theological Seminary in New York City. Additionally, he has done graduate work in Counseling at Chapman University, CA, and Texas A&M in Commerce, TX. He is a certified pastoral counselor through the American Association of Christian Counselors.
As an author, he’s penned books like “A Powerful Joy” (Bethany Press International, 2008), and most recently, “The Gifted Life: Spiritual Gifts for Healing” (Wise Publishers, 2022).
Fr. Joseph, along with his wife Rusti and their children, lives in Temecula
Amanda Hartzel
Music and Worship Leader
Amanda Hartzell, a Spirit-filled woman and accomplished vocalist with a bachelor’s in Music. Dedicated to coordinating musical worship for the glory of God.
Jessica Peace
Senior Warden
Jessica Peace, a dedicated Senior Warden, wears multiple hats as a devoted mother and teacher. In her role, she not only oversees our Board of Directors (Vestry) but also plays a pivotal role in coordinating our exceptional children’s ministry. With a passion for both education and community, Jessica brings a wealth of experience and commitment to our organization.
WELCOME TO ST. PAUL'S CHURCH MURRIETA CHURCH
Discover Your Purpose
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At St. Paul's Church Temecula Valley , we believe that everyone has a unique purpose and calling in life. We offer classes and resources , opportunities to help others, where you can discover your purpose and take steps towards fulfilling it.
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Experience Real Community
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You can’t follow Jesus alone. Not “shouldn’t”; can’t. It’s not even an option. Jesus didn’t have a disciple; he had disciples, plural. He called people to apprentice under him in community. Community is like the incubator for our spiritual formation. As Dr. Joseph Hellerman put it, “Long-term interpersonal relationships are the key to genuine progress in the Christian life. People who stay also grow. People who leave do not grow.”[54] Salvation itself is a communal experience. One of the primary pictures of salvation in the New Testament is that of adoption. Through Jesus’ atoning work, we have been adopted into the family of God. (John Mark Comer)
Our community is joyful, authentic, compassionate, faithful in being there for each other, and fun.
Grow in Your Faith
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We believe that spiritual growth is a lifelong journey. We live our lives together stretching and growing our faith. We help each opther trust God with more and more of our lives. We offer classes, resources, and service opportunities to help you grow in your faith and deepen your relationship with God.
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Serve Others
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We believe that serving others is an important part of living out our faith. We offer a variety of service opportunities both locally and globally, where you can make a difference in the lives of others. When we bless others by serving them, we discover we are the recipients of most of the blessings.
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Experience Worship
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We believe that worship is a powerful way to connect with God and experience His presence. We offer dynamic worship services that incorporate music, prayer, and teaching. An ancient faith for a new day!
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Connect with Us
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We would love to hear from you and help you get connected at St. Paul's Church Murrieta Church. Click below to contact us and learn more about how you can get involved.