St. Paul's Episcopal Church Key West

St. Paul's Episcopal Church is the spiritual and architectural soul of Key West, a congregation established in 1832 that holds the distinction of being the oldest church in Florida south of St. Augustine and one that has been tested by fire, hurricanes, and the passage of time — each time rising again with even greater resolve and grandeur. Anchored at 401 Duval Street in the heart of Old Town, the church draws thousands of visitors each year who come to admire its historic architecture and legendary stained-glass windows, and thousands more who enter seeking worship, community, peace, and the kind of sacred stillness that only a nearly 200-year-old church can offer. In 2026 St. Paul's embarked on a landmark historic restoration of its stained-glass windows and structural fabric in preparation for its 200th anniversary in 2032, with the $25,000 non-member wedding fee contributing $20,000 directly to the restoration fund — meaning couples who choose to marry here actively participate in preserving this irreplaceable piece of Florida Keys heritage. Beyond worship, St. Paul's hosts a beloved annual concert series from January through May featuring Impromptu Classical Concerts and Keys Choral Arts performances, a YouTube livestream channel, and five distinct on-grounds event venues for receptions and rehearsal dinners set among historic tropical gardens, a courtyard overlooking Duval Street, and the gracious parish hall.