St. Paul’s Anglican Church
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Consecrated in 1965, St. Paul’s Anglican (Episcopal) Church is the local parish expression of the Anglican Diocese of Mexico, one of six Anglican dioceses in the Province of Mexico. We are a liturgical Church…some people have difficulty distinguishing Anglican from Roman Catholic liturgical expression. In practice, we are open and inclusive, welcoming folk from all walks of life, gay folk, those who have suffered divorce, and those who are not quite certain of their spiritual location.
We are committed to our local community with many significant local non-profit service organizations having begun at St. Paul’s, and much new social engagement continuing. Promusica, founded at St. Paul{s and now in an independent yet collaborative relationship, is a vital expression of our commitment to the arts, to expanding cultural competency among non-nationals, and social engagement. We like the Ministry of Fun.
Our Rector the Reverend Canon George F. Woodward III, arrived from Los Angeles in 2018 and is assisted by the Revered Deacon Miguel de Jésus Rangel Hérnandez. We are blessed by additional retired clergy and by a Columbian priest making his transition from the Roman Catholic priesthood to Anglican priesthood. Spanish language sermons and Misas are in Spanish.
Many snow-birds arrive during the colder Northern months, and many others to escape hotter climes. A solid permanent community sustains our transient membership, and our large numbers of retirees are increasingly rivaled by younger people able to work remotely, and by younger Mexican adherents. You will find warm welcome, and perhaps a spiritual home.
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Canon George Woodward is currently Rector, and he is very gifted in so many ways. He delivers wonderful sermons each week and really cares about his congregation. He speaks Spanish fluently, and obviously, he loves life in Mexico. We feel very comfortable and welcome being a part of the fellowship at St. Paul’s when in San Miguel de Allende part-time.
Having been raised in the Episcopal Church, I find it unique and wonderful that St Paul’s has Bishop William Gregg as the current minister. He is most knowledgeable, filled with spiritual insights and church history . I particularly think he has a gift for offering a sermon worthy of reflection.