About St. Bede’s Episcopal Church

St. Bede's is a small, friendly Episcopal parish located on the west side of 16th Street about 2.5 miles north of downtown and just a few blocks from I-275 in St. Petersburg, Florida. At present, our parish has around 70 members with an average attendance of 48. Even though we are small in size, our congregation is active and participates in ministry and mission on several levels. We are currently in a partnership with The Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida and The Cathedral Church of St. Peter to assist in our mission and growth as God’s church in our community. You can learn more about this partnership here.

The Episcopal Church of St. Bede
2500 16th Street North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33704

Email: office@stbedeepiscopalchurch.org

Office: 727-823-7649

Newcomer Information
All are welcome at St. Bede’s without exception. We are an open and affirming congregation ready to share the love of Jesus with everyone.

Parking is ample. There is a strip of on grass parking along 25th Ave. and 26th Avenue and there is a parking lot behind the church facilities.  Most parishioners park along the driveway on the grass. The church nave is located at street level with no steps or ramps, to negotiate for entrance. You may enter the church at the doors on either side of our iconic triangular shaped back window facing 16th Street North. There is also an entrance just to the south of the Office door.

The Episcopal Church is a member of The Worldwide Anglican Communion, with 70+ million members in 163+ countries. We are a community of Christians bound together by our belief that Holy Scripture contains the very core of all Christian faith and thought, the many ancient and modern stories that connect us to Jesus and his teachings, discovering daily God's hope and call to us through our life together. Learn more about The Episcopal Church here.


St. Bede’s Mission

Our mission at St. Bede’s is to know, love, and share God with the world. We are committed to being the church that God is calling us to be for this time.

Our Worship

In worship, we are united, acknowledging the holiness of God, to hear God's Word, to offer prayer, and to celebrate God's presence among us. All are welcome to participate in our worship. Every worship service includes the reading and preaching of Holy Scripture from the both Testaments. We celebrate Holy Eucharist as our primary form of worship on Sunday mornings. We are reminded that each person is an important part of the worship experience, whether the service is a celebration or a solemn occasion. The Book of Common Prayer can be found here.

Our Beliefs

To find the beliefs The Episcopal Church holds true, you may read An Outline of our Faith (commonly called The Catechism) found here.

Dear Lord, you govern and make holy all your people: receive our prayers for all those who seek a closer relationship with you, that alone and together we may experience your love and guidance in all that we do in your name. Amen