St Paul's Anglican Church
About St. Paul’s
The Basics
First and foremost, Anglicans are Christians—followers of Jesus Christ who seek to know Him personally and live by the power of the Holy Spirit. Around the world, the Anglican Church is the third largest Christian family (about 80 million members), united by a shared faith in Christ and rooted in Scripture.
The Name “Anglican”
The word “Anglican” comes from the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes called the “Angles,” whose language became English. Their island was known as “England,” and their Christians became known as “Anglicans.” The name simply means “English,” not “angels.”
A Global Church
As the English language spread around the world, so did Anglican Christianity. Wherever Anglicans went—whether as settlers, chaplains, or missionaries—they brought their faith in Jesus Christ and the good news of His saving love.
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Today, Anglican churches exist in more than 165 countries, with the center of the Church now found in the Global South. The “average” Anglican today is a young woman from Sub-Saharan Africa—joyfully proclaiming Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Three Streams, One Faith
Anglican life weaves together three great streams of Christian tradition:
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Biblical and Evangelical — grounded in the truth and authority of God’s Word.
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Sacramental and Liturgical — rooted in worship that reveals Christ’s presence in Word and Sacrament.
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Spirit-filled and Missional — shaped by God’s heart for the poor and His mission to the world.
By God’s grace, these three streams flow together in the Anglican way, holding truth, worship, and love in a beautiful balance—all centered on Jesus Christ.
Worship
Anglican worship is rich, reverent, and joyful. It blends Scripture, prayer, and sacrament in a rhythm that draws us closer to Christ. The Book of Common Prayer—often called “the Bible arranged for worship”—guides us in daily devotion and public praise.
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Through Word and Table, silence and song, we encounter the living Lord. Anglican worship is not just about ceremony—it’s about intimacy with Jesus Christ, who meets us through the Holy Spirit and transforms our lives.
Our Mission
St. Paul’s Church, Temecula Valley
is a community of imperfect people,
risking it all on Jesus—
loving, serving, and healing others through Him.
We serve by reaching out to the least and the lost in our community—
feeding the hungry, caring for the homeless,
supporting victims of domestic abuse,
and walking alongside those whose families are broken.
We believe in the healing power of Jesus Christ,
who taught us to preach the Gospel and heal the sick.
Through prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit,
we minister to those in need of physical, emotional, and spiritual renewal,
and we equip others to do the same.
At St. Paul’s, you will not walk away
without sensing the deep love we share—
for one another, for our neighbors,
and for all who encounter the transforming grace of Jesus Christ.