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ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
IN TROY

A member of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany

Welcome to Historic St. Paul's Church in Troy, NY!


Services at St. Paul's Church

Sunday Services
8 AM - Holy Eucharist
10 AM - Choral Holy Eucharist


​Weekday Services
Wednesday, 12:05 PM - Mass
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.

Tutorials

Austin Orchestral pipe Organ 100th Anniversary


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Keep making music! Interview with celebrated church musician David Hurd! ​

Part 1: Fr. Michael Gorchov interviews organist, composer and choir director David Hurd. 
Part 1 Topics include: Our Austin Pipe Organ Centennial!, various different pipe organ styles, organist skills, orchestral organs of the late 19th and early 20th century, the Organ Reform Movement of the 1960s and 1970s, and much more!
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Part 2: Interview with celebrated church musician David Hurd! Fr. Michael Gorchov interviews organist, composer and choir director David Hurd
Part 2 Topics include: Dr. Hurd's life in music, early exposure to church music, years at General Seminary, choir conducting, the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, the 1982 Hymnal, the hymn "King of Glory, King of Peace," and much more! 
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​Dr. Hurd is presently the music director at St. Mary the Virgin [Episcopal] in New York City. He was Professor of Music and Organist at The General Theological Seminary in NYC for four decades. David has taught at Duke University, Yale University, Westminster Choir College, and other major universities and colleges. David Hurd has received many honors and awards for organ playing and composing music. David Hurd was educated at the Juilliard School, Oberlin college, and the University of North Carolina. He has played at prestigious venues including Alice Tully Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie Hall and many churches. Dr. Hurd's music is featured in many of the hymnals of major church bodies. He is represented as a concert organist by Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists. Dr. Hurd is presently the music director at St. Mary the Virgin Episcopal in New York City. He was Professor of Music and Organist at The General Theological Seminary in NYC for four decades. David has taught at Duke University, Yale University, Westminster Choir College, and other major universities and colleges. David Hurd has received many honors and awards for organ playing and composing music. David Hurd was educated at the Juilliard School, Oberlin college, and the University of North Carolina. He has played at prestigious venues including Alice Tully Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie Hall and many churches. Dr. Hurd's music is featured in many of the hymnals of major church bodies.

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:
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Marriage

The couple should notify parish administrator at least 6 months in advance about upcoming wedding. To download wedding packet click here:
spcweddingpacket.pdf
File Size: 355 kb
File Type: pdf
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Baptism

Notify parish office when you are planning to baptize. To download Baptism Information Form click here: 
baptism-information-form.pdf
File Size: 47 kb
File Type: pdf
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Troy, NY 12181
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Tutorials
    • Church Life
    • Contact Us
    • Donate
    • Find Us
    • History
    • Photos
    • Research Requests
    • Safe Church
  • Facility
    • Facility Rentals
    • Tiffany at St. Paul's
    • Weddings
  • Ministries
    • Mission & Outreach
  • Music
    • Sunday Music
  • Visit Us
  • Calendar
  • online donation