The Church of St. Paul in the Desert

Milo Todd’s The Lilac People Book Study
2026-05-11 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-18 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Saguaro Room
Explore The Lilac People, a deeply compassionate novel by Milo Todd that follows a trans man navigating love, survival, and identity amid the dangers of Nazi and postwar Germany.MondaysApril 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, & 182:00 PM — 3:30 PMSaguaro Room
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Divining Desire: Integrating Masculine Spirit and Eros
2026-05-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-21 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Building on the 2025 course “Masculine Spirituality Without Patriarchy,” this 6-session course will look directly into how desire and spirit are intricately woven together in ways unique to each man’s journey. Unlike the survey quality of the 2025 course, this will take one principal and one secondary resource and delve into how desire and spirit harmonize, though not without dissonance and challenge.
Thursdays
April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21
1:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Yucca Room
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Choir Practice
2026-05-14 17:45 - 18:45, 2026-05-21 17:45 - 18:45 | The Church of St. Paul in the Desert, 125 West El Alameda, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States

Office Closed
2026-05-15, 2026-05-22, 2026-05-29, 2026-06-05, 2026-06-12, 2026-06-19, 2026-06-26, 2026-07-03 and 1 more date | CA

Spoken Eucharist
2026-05-17 07:30 - 08:15, 2026-05-24 07:30 - 08:15, 2026-05-31 07:30 - 08:15, 2026-06-07 07:30 - 08:15, 2026-06-14 07:30 - 08:15, 2026-06-21 07:30 - 08:15, 2026-06-28 07:30 - 08:15, 2026-07-05 07:30 - 08:15 | The Church of St. Paul in the Desert, 125 West El Alameda, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
Rite II Spoken Eucharist
A quiet, traditional Eucharistic service using Rite II language from the Book of Common Prayer, spoken rather than sung, with minimal ceremony and a reflective atmosphere.

Contemplative Eucharist
2026-05-17 09:00 - 09:45, 2026-05-24 09:00 - 09:45, 2026-05-31 09:00 - 09:45 | The Church of St. Paul in the Desert, 125 West El Alameda, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
Contemplative Eucharist
A brief yet meaningful Sunday Eucharist featuring congregational singing with piano, strings, and occasional flute or harp. Prayers are drawn from an ancient Christian tradition that emphasizes God’s presence in creation, beauty, and daily life. Candlelight, sacred music, and gentle ritual create a tranquil, welcoming atmosphere. This service is intentionally inclusive and hospitable, inviting all to share in worship that understands faith as woven into everyday living—not limited to Sunday morning.

Insights from the Mystics: Reframing How We View the World
2026-05-17 09:45 - 10:45 | Saguaro Room
In a rapidly changing world, many seek grounding and direction. This class draws on the wisdom of modern Christian mystics, whose practices offer guidance for personal transformation and deeper engagement with the world.
Sundays
April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17
9:45 AM — 10:45 AM
Saguaro Room
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Rite II Choral Eucharist
2026-05-17 11:00 - 12:15, 2026-05-24 11:00 - 12:15, 2026-05-31 11:00 - 12:15 | The Church of St. Paul in the Desert, 125 West El Alameda, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
Rite II Choral Eucharist
A full, festive Eucharistic service using Rite II liturgy, with choral and congregational music led by choir and organ, offering a rich Anglican worship experience. This is our only regularly livestreamed service.
