St Paul's Episcopal Church

Explore Christianity in community. Experience Christ's unchanging grace.

Welcome to St Paul's Episcopal Church
in Carlowville, Alabama.

St. Paul’s, a warm and welcoming Christian community family, has been a steadfast presence in Carlowville, Alabama, since 1838. We find our common direction as we learn and grow in the living faith and love that we share through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Worship with us at 408 Dallas County 4, Carlowville, AL 36761

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Worship With Us

Here at St. Paul’s, we aspire for you to encounter something holy, beautiful, and life-changing in this place that draws you closer to God. We extend a warm invitation for you to join us in our regular worship services, where you can experience the absolute and unchanging love of Christ, a love that has the power to transform lives.
We worship on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 9:00 AM, followed by coffee hour, where our priest leads a lively discussion on topics to deepen our faith. Remember, you are always welcome here, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Priest

The Rev. Dr. Paul Gaston     Petznick

The Rev. Dr. Paul Gaston Petznick was born in Montgomery, Alabama, is a life-long Episcopalian, and a resident of Birmingham. Rev. Dr. Petznick earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Baylor University, Waco, Texas, a DMD from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, and completed seminary studies at the School of Theology, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee. His current studies are at Berkeley Divinity School, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. He practiced General Dentistry for 32 years before discerning a call to ordained ministry.  Presently, he serves as the priest with pastoral oversight of St. Paul’s Carlowville and also serves as chaplain with  Brother Bryan Mission in Birmingham. He is married to Eliza Lee. They have two adult children. His son is pursuing doctoral studies in business, and his daughter a master’s degree.

Contact Us

Mailing Address

PO Box 27 | Minter, AL 36761

Contact Info

(205) 603-8259
(334) 324-9353
pgpelp@bellsouth.net
m2kyser54@aol.com