St. Clement's by-the-Sea
San Clemente CA
92672
Who we are
St. Clement’s by-the-Sea had its beginnings Sept. 1, 1929. The Rt. Rev. R. H. Balcom, General Missionary of the Convention of Los Angeles, was sent to conduct the first service of the Episcopal Church of San Clemente. It took place at 7:00pm at the original Las Palmas Elementary School just across the street from the present church building and services continued thereafter on a regular basis.
On September 22, the first baptism was performed at the residence of the first Mayor of San Clemente, Thomas Murphine. Ole Hanson, founder of the town of San Clemente, was the godfather. Services continued in the schoolhouse until February 2, 1930; then they were held at the Community Center. Finally, on October 19, 1930, St. Clement’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church was dedicated at the 11:00am service by the Bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles, the Rt. Rev. W. B. Stevens. A congregation of 200 was present. Services have continued uninterrupted at St. Clement’s to the present…..75+ years! In 1957, the then new parish hall was dedicated. Until that time, the current library served as the parish hall. In 1961, St. Clement’s was granted parish status, which indicated the ability to be financially self-sufficient. In the same year, the new rectory (rector’s home) was completed. In 1981, the church building was designated Historical Landmark #1 by the San Clemente Historical Society. A picture of the church circa 1930 can be seen on the Historical Society's website, here (or in the picture above). The original building has never undergone any structural changes.
On September 22, the first baptism was performed at the residence of the first Mayor of San Clemente, Thomas Murphine. Ole Hanson, founder of the town of San Clemente, was the godfather. Services continued in the schoolhouse until February 2, 1930; then they were held at the Community Center. Finally, on October 19, 1930, St. Clement’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church was dedicated at the 11:00am service by the Bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles, the Rt. Rev. W. B. Stevens. A congregation of 200 was present. Services have continued uninterrupted at St. Clement’s to the present…..75+ years! In 1957, the then new parish hall was dedicated. Until that time, the current library served as the parish hall. In 1961, St. Clement’s was granted parish status, which indicated the ability to be financially self-sufficient. In the same year, the new rectory (rector’s home) was completed. In 1981, the church building was designated Historical Landmark #1 by the San Clemente Historical Society. A picture of the church circa 1930 can be seen on the Historical Society's website, here (or in the picture above). The original building has never undergone any structural changes.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
The Rev. Patrick Crerar
Leader Position:
Rector
Phone:
Fax:
(949) 366-8944
Leader Email:
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Administration
Admin Name:
Kasey Carey
Admin Position:
Parish Administrator
Phone:
Admin Email:
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St. Clement's by-the-Sea Service Times
Wednesday
11:00 am - Bible Study in the Church Library. All are welcome and you may attend as you are able. Great conversations, great learning and a deepening of our faith. Bring your own bible from home, or use one of the extras we have on hand.
Sunday
7:45am to 12pm Nursery Care available in the Education Wing (Upstairs)
8:00am Holy Communion - Rite I (Spoken, Elizabethan English)
10:00 am Choral Holy Eucharist - Rite II (Modern English with choir accompaniment)
10:00am Sunday School (ages 4-8) in the Education Wing (Upstairs)
12:00pm Misa en español (Mass in Spanish)
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11:00 am - Bible Study in the Church Library. All are welcome and you may attend as you are able. Great conversations, great learning and a deepening of our faith. Bring your own bible from home, or use one of the extras we have on hand.
Sunday
7:45am to 12pm Nursery Care available in the Education Wing (Upstairs)
8:00am Holy Communion - Rite I (Spoken, Elizabethan English)
10:00 am Choral Holy Eucharist - Rite II (Modern English with choir accompaniment)
10:00am Sunday School (ages 4-8) in the Education Wing (Upstairs)
12:00pm Misa en español (Mass in Spanish)
It's been more than 7 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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St. Clement's by-the-Sea listing was last updated on the 14th of April, 2016
