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St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center

840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026
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4.6 · 43 Google reviews
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About St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center

St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center is an Episcopal church in Los Angeles, California located at 840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026, United States. As of April 2026, St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center holds a 4.6-star rating across 43 Google reviews. The St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center parish office answers at +1 213-482-2040.

t. Paul's Commons is the administrative and ministry hub of the six-county Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. Its central church is home to the Congregation of St. Athanasius, which dates from 1864 and is the oldest Episcopal church in Southern California, and the oldest continuing Episcopal church in Los Angeles.

Patron saint of St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center

Other parishes named after Saint Paul's

5 other churches named in honor of Saint Paul's are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

When does St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center hold services?

St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 am–5 pm, Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 9 am–5 pm, Saturday 8 am–4 pm, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm. All times are local to Los Angeles, CA.

Wednesday
9 am–5 pm
Thursday
9 am–5 pm
Friday
9 am–5 pm
Saturday
8 am–4 pm
Sunday
Closed
Monday
9 am–5 pm
Tuesday
9 am–5 pm

Where is St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center located?

St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center is located at 840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026, United States. The building sits at coordinates 34.07336, -118.25911, placing it in Los Angeles, CA 90026.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Parking within ¼ mile

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The neighborhood around St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center

The ZIP code 90026 area around St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center is home to 64,769 residents with a median household income of $80,549 and a median age of 36.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

64,769 Residents in ZIP 90026
36.1 Median age
$80,549 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center

Episcopal worship uses the Book of Common Prayer, the same liturgy Anglicans have prayed for centuries.

  • Holy Eucharist lasts about an hour. Includes Scripture readings, sermon, the Nicene Creed, prayers of the people, and Communion.
  • All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion regardless of denomination.
  • Dress varies by parish — suit or business casual is always safe.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Wednesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Your Sunday at St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center

Service window Closed
Nearest transit Echo Park & Laguna · 112 ft

St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center by the numbers

43 Google reviews to date

Questions and answers about St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center

What denomination is St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center?
This parish is part of the Episcopal tradition.
What are the service times at St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center?
Published hours: Wednesday 9 am–5 pm, Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 9 am–5 pm, Saturday 8 am–4 pm, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
What is the phone number for St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center?
You can reach the parish at +1 213-482-2040.
Where is St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center located?
The parish is located at 840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026, United States.
How do visitors rate St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center?
4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 43 Google reviews.

Photographs of St. Paul's Commons Retreat Center

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