Prayer for the Calling Process
Almighty God, giver of every good gift. Look graciously on this committee, and so guide our minds as we work to choose a Rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Our Vision
We are a faithful people, seeking, serving, sharing Christ.

Our Mission
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Yuma is comprised of a diverse membership. Each individual is on a spiritual journey taking up their cross and following Jesus Christ in his life of fearless love.

Our Community
        St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is a parish in the Diocese of San Diego, California. The Church and spacious grounds are located on the corner of 16th street and 14th Avenue in Yuma, Arizona. The campus proper is approximately 6 acres containing 3 buildings, facing a lush green courtyard outlined with palm and olive trees overlooking a breath-taking desert setting. Membership consists of a growing Hispanic population, winter visitors, a military and civilian retirement group, working residents, and a few younger families.  

Our Community
The City of Yuma is nestled in the southwest corner of Arizona on the Colorado River, bordering California and Mexico. Home to over 100,000 year-round residents, our population nearly doubles during the winter season. Considered to be a metropolitan area, Yuma has a small-town feel, with many city and community events. Our culture and heritage are rooted in centuries of history. Skies are blue and the sun shines 310 days a year-perfect for outdoor activities. 

Visitors Guide

Welcome To Yuma, Arizona - On The River's Edge

Marine Core Air Station Yuma

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Yuma Proving Grounds Army Base Guide

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Yuma is the County seat and hosts two prominent Defense Facilities, the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground and the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. Additionally, Yuma is home to many industries; Agriculture, Tourism, Manufacturing, and Renewable Energy. Yuma’s $3.2 billion/year agribusiness supplies the United States with 80% of its winter, leafy vegetables while also being the largest producer of crops in the state of Arizona.  

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Agriculture

Home - Yuma Elementary School District

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Crane Schools

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Yuma Union High School District / Homepage

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Education Links

First Steps | Arizona Western College

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NAU-Yuma | Explore. Discover. Grow.

ASU@Yuma | Admission | ASU

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Who We Have Been

~In 1904, the United States Congress authorized the Yuma Reclamation Project which provided for the construction of dams on the Colorado River and irrigation canals for agriculture. These projects greatly increased Yuma’s population.

1906 Bishop Kenrick visits and purchases lots on 2nd Avenue.

Lay readers appointed by Bishop, and occasionally a priest is sent from Phoenix.

To provide a place for worship services in the Episcopal faith, the Episcopal Women’s Guild was organized in 1905. There were eight women in the founding group and, in the following three years, membership was increased by women whose husbands were connected with the reclamation project or with the expansion of businesses which came as the result of the population increase.

Woodman’s Hall on First Avenue is leased for Sunday morning services.

The Laguna Dam of the Yuma Project was completed in 1910 and its employees moved to Yuma.

This was a prosperous era for the Episcopal Women’s Guild, giving them sufficient funds to further the plans for the Episcopal Church in Yuma. The church was named St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and was dedicated in December of 1909.

St. Paul's Cultural Center

It was dedicated on Christmas Eve 1961. St. Paul’s celebrated its 100th birthday in December of 2009.

Services continued in the building at 643 2nd Avenue for fifty-four years. A building fund campaign was begun in March of 1959 with the goal of raising $100,000 for a new, larger church. The new church was built at 1550 South 14th Avenue on land donated by Mr. and Mrs. F.C. “Frosty” Braden, Mr. & Mrs. F.H. Johnson, and Dr. & Mrs. John F. Stanley.

1981 Casavant Pipe Organ installed.

Who We Are