About St. Paul's Anglican Church
St. Paul's Anglican Church is an Anglican church in Portland, Maine located at 279 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, United States. As of April 2026, St. Paul's Anglican Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 15 Google reviews. The St. Paul's Anglican Church parish office answers at +12078282102.
n 1763, under the oversight of the Bishop of London, Saint Paul's was founded as a mission church. It was the first non-Puritan church to be gathered in what is now Portland. The first building was located on Church Street off Middle Street in the old city. During the Revolutionary War, Portland became one of only a couple of cities to be burned by the British. Saint Paul's was lost in the attack. The second building on Pearl Street at New- bury Street , was destroyed in the Great Portland Fire of 1866. The present church, of 12th Century Simple Gothic design, was started in 1867, intentionally away from the city center on Congress Street. It was designed by architect Mr. George Pelham and planned to be forty feet longer and fifteen feet wider with a large tower and spire, but never finished. A beautiful stained glass Trinity window is located on the west wall. A Rose window graces the east wall above the high altar symbolizing the four evangelists, Mathew, Mark, Luke and John . The attached rectory, from the same period, is one of Portland's best examples of Gothic Revival style and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Since the War of 1812, Saint Paul's has enjoyed serving as the Maritime Church for the local seagoing community. This includes all who serve and work on the world's seas and their families. One of Saint Paul's more notable members was Commodore Edward Preble, Commander of the USS Constitution. Now in its 247 th year, St. Paul's has remained true to the Anglican faith while others have changed. Please feel welcome and join us for worship that is rich, spiritual and traditional. Please join us for coffee after our 10 am Mass.
Patron saint of St. Paul's Anglican Church
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.
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Episcopal · Augusta, GA
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
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Baptist Churches · Dallas, TX
Saint Paul's Baptist Church
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Episcopal · Athens, TN
Saint Paul's Church
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Episcopal · Naples, FL
Saint Paul's Church
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Episcopal · Naples, FL
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
Where is St. Paul's Anglican Church located?
St. Paul's Anglican Church is located at 279 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, United States. The building sits at coordinates 43.66199, -70.25320, placing it in Portland, ME 04101.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 200 ft
- Public parking 233 ft
- Public parking 253 ft
- Public parking 259 ft
- Private parking 571 ft
- Congress St + India St · METRO 190 ft
- Congress St + India St · METRO 344 ft
- Kuno 269 ft
- LB Kitchen · breakfast, coffee_shop, pancake, sandwich 302 ft
- Quanto Basta · pizza 348 ft
- Banh Appitit · vietnamese 387 ft
- little woodfords 469 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. Paul's Anglican Church
The ZIP code 04101 area around St. Paul's Anglican Church is home to 17,832 residents with a median household income of $54,513 and a median age of 36.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at St. Paul's Anglican Church
Anglican parishes pray the historic Book of Common Prayer liturgy, emphasizing beauty, order, and Scripture.
- Expect an hour-long Eucharist service with chant or hymnody, corporate prayer, a sermon, and Communion.
- Most Anglican parishes welcome all baptized Christians to receive.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of St. Paul's Anglican Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- Sweetest Heart of Mary Detroit, MI
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- St. Mary Basilica Natchez, MS · est. 1882
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
Your Sunday at St. Paul's Anglican Church
St. Paul's Anglican Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about St. Paul's Anglican Church
- What denomination is St. Paul's Anglican Church?
- This parish is part of the Anglican tradition.
- Where is St. Paul's Anglican Church located?
- The parish is located at 279 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, United States.
- How do visitors rate St. Paul's Anglican Church?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 15 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of St. Paul's Anglican Church?
- St. Paul's Anglican Church is a Gothic Revival building.
- Is St. Paul's Anglican Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St. Paul's Anglican Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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