Welcome to Historic St. Paul's Church in Troy, NY!
Since 1804 St Paul's Church has been a presence in downtown Troy, and for over 200 years the parish has been a center for Christian worship, education, outreach, and music.
We hope you'll enjoy reading a bit about our parish and will feel inspired to visit our beautiful and historic church to experience fellowship of the saints and the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We hope you'll enjoy reading a bit about our parish and will feel inspired to visit our beautiful and historic church to experience fellowship of the saints and the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We are open!
COVID-19 Guidelines
Attending St Paul’s during the Covid pandemic.
1. Wear a face covering . You need to keep your mouth and nose covered.
2. Maintain a safe distance. Keep at least 6’ away from other people.
3. Use Hand Sanitizer as needed.
Sanitize your hands before and after communion.
Receiving Communion during the Covid pandemic
1. Come for communion one at a time as directed by the usher
2. The congregation will receive communion in the form of bread only and it
will be placed directly into your hand.
3. Please don’t come in contact with Fr Michael’s hands.
4. Please don’t use the center aisle to return to your pew after receiving
communion. Use the side aisles instead.
5. Please keep a safe distance from other people at all times.
Attending St Paul’s during the Covid pandemic.
1. Wear a face covering . You need to keep your mouth and nose covered.
2. Maintain a safe distance. Keep at least 6’ away from other people.
3. Use Hand Sanitizer as needed.
Sanitize your hands before and after communion.
Receiving Communion during the Covid pandemic
1. Come for communion one at a time as directed by the usher
2. The congregation will receive communion in the form of bread only and it
will be placed directly into your hand.
3. Please don’t come in contact with Fr Michael’s hands.
4. Please don’t use the center aisle to return to your pew after receiving
communion. Use the side aisles instead.
5. Please keep a safe distance from other people at all times.
Austin Orchestral pipe Organ 100th Anniversary
Keep Making Music!
St. Paul’s Fr. Michael Gorchov interviews Organist Dr. Tim Pyper. Tim is a Music Director at Holy Apostles (Episcopal), NYC, and one of our expert consultants on the preservation campaign to rescue the Austin Orchestral Pipe Organ during its 100th anniversary. Topics include: Why do we need to save the Mighty Austin?, Austin Organ co. (Hartford, CT), Bach transcriptions for the orchestral organ, The Alexander Technique. Tim also plays the organ in short sections to demonstrate the versatility of the Austin. Keep Making Music! Click here to watch the interview: https://www.screencast.com/t/Dq1RoqmU3 Marriage
The couple should notify parish administrator at least 6 months in advance about upcoming wedding. To download wedding packet click here:
Baptism
Notify parish office when you are planning to baptize. To download Baptism Information Form click here:
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Mailing Address for St Paul's Church:
PO Box 868
Troy, NY 12181
PO Box 868
Troy, NY 12181
Photo by Brian Kutner