You belong here.

Come as you are with your questions, your kids, your beach clothes. An Episcopal church just up the hill from downtown Laguna, where every person is welcomed in Christ's name.

Plan your first visit âžś
Plan your first visit âžś
Coming with kids?
Coming with kids? 
Sundays 8:00 & 10:30 AM
428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach
Sundays 8:00 & 10:30 AM
428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach
LIFE HERE, IN MOTION

A look inside a Sunday at St. Mary's

Photos and recorded services from our sanctuary, our campus, and our neighborhood.

A church altar decorated with white flowers, candles, and religious items. Three individuals, including an elderly man in green liturgical vestments and two women in white robes, are gathered around the altar during a religious ceremony.
Five smiling people standing behind a table filled with various packages of Kraft macaroni and cheese.
Person bowing their head in front of a person in green robes, possibly a priest, in a room with other people watching during a ceremony or ritual.
A priest dressed in green and yellow robes sitting on a small platform reading to a group of young children sitting on a rug in a church with wooden architecture, stained glass window, and flags.
Group of seven smiling people wearing blue shirts with a church logo, standing outdoors with green trees and a beige wall in the background.
A priest in red and yellow robes leads a prayer or ceremony outside surrounded by a diverse group of people holding palm leaves, some reading from books or pamphlets, on a sunny day in a neighborhood with houses and trees.
People sitting at a festive dinner table, enjoying salads and wine, with more guests in the background at a holiday gathering.
Older woman singing and playing an acoustic guitar outdoors, wearing a shiny green skirt, purple top with star decorations, and multiple necklaces, with another electric guitar in a case behind her.
A group of women at a gathering, holding a large banner that reads 'St. Mary's Episcopal Church Women Creating Community in Laguna,' with some women seated and others standing, dressed in red, black, and casual clothing, indoors near bookshelves.
Inside a church, a priest or minister in green and yellow robes is speaking to a group of young children who are seated on the wooden floor. The altar area has lit candles, flowers, a cross, and books. Two women in white robes are sitting behind the
An elderly man dressed in ceremonial robes, holding a microphone and reading a paper, kneeling in front of a group of children sitting cross-legged on the floor, inside a church or similar setting.
A priest dressed in green robes kneels on the floor of a church near a group of children sitting cross-legged on a rug, with flower arrangements and candles on the altar behind him, while a nun sits on a chair in the background.
A group of older adults sitting outside on white chairs at a social gathering. Two women in the front, one wearing a colorful blue and green patterned shirt, and the other in a white dress with a white apron, are smiling at the camera. An older man n
A group of people gathered in a cozy room with wooden floors and ceiling beams. In the foreground, a blonde woman wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat, denim jacket, and jeans is holding small notes and smiling. Next to her, a man with glasses and a chec
Four elderly women are gathered around a buffet table at a social event in a rustic, barn-style venue. One woman in the foreground, wearing sunglasses and a blue dress, is holding a plate with a hotdog and looking at the camera. To her right, another
A group of people gathered around a table with a blue and white checkered tablecloth, enjoying a meal at a festive event with decorations and a large screen displaying a bingo game in the background.
A woman wearing sunglasses and a royal blue top smiling while holding a small dog, participating in a gathering outdoors with other seated and standing people, some with dogs, and greenery in the background.

Watch recorded services âžť

Inside a church with a high, pointed ceiling and a large, colorful stained-glass window at the front, casting light onto the aisle and pews. There are small decorative lights hanging from the ceiling and a patterned carpet on the aisle floor. 
First time here?

Our worship is distinguished by rich tradition, sacred music, and the participation of our diverse community. We are centered in the Eucharist and the Book of Common Prayer and no one has to know the words to belong.

What Sunday looks like

Reserved parking is available every Sunday morning.

Simple icon of a vintage car in brown and orange colors.
Simple icon of a vintage car in brown and orange colors.

A soft worship space for children sits at the front left of the sanctuary; childcare is available at 10:30.

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A simple drawing of a mobile phone with a circle and line extending from the top, and a squiggly line beneath, resembling a communication or signal icon.

Coffee and refreshments in the Guild Hall after the 10:30 service, please stay.

Everything a first-timer needs âžś
A group of people, including a man dressed in religious or ceremonial robes, standing outside on a sunny day in a residential neighborhood with houses, trees, and power lines in the background. They appear to be participating in a communal or religious gathering, holding papers and sticks with some holding small branches or palms. 
Young families

Wiggles are welcome here. There's a soft worship space at the front of the sanctuary, childcare during the 10:30 service, and a row of parents who have been exactly where you are this morning. Your child will be known by name.

Bring the kids. Noise and all.

About baptism
About baptism
Kids & Families âžś 
Life at St. Mary's

Faith lived out in Laguna and beyond

Five women standing behind a table filled with boxes of Kraft macaroni and cheese, smiling at the camera.

Outreach

Food and hygiene drives, and meal teams serving our neighbors at the Alternative Sleeping Location.

A black Holy Bible placed on a music stand in a church or chapel setting.
A black Holy Bible placed on a music stand in a church or chapel setting.

Adult Education

Men's and Women's Bible Study, Sunday formation, and contemplative prayer.

A hand holding a program for a religious service at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, titled 'Worship on The Green,' scheduled for Sunday, August 25, 2019, at 7:15 am, with a black and white photograph of the ocean on the cover. In the background, there is a beach with a lifeguard tower, a bench, and a grassy area.

Our Campus

Men's and Women's Bible Study, Sunday formation, and contemplative prayer.

"We promise to welcome you in Christ's name. We will honor the gifts you bring. We will invite you into our community, or wish you well if you choose another path."

— Dorothy Isabel Crocker, "101 Reasons to be Episcopalian"

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Life at St. Mary's

A group of three women laughing and smiling outdoors in warm clothing during sunset.
A group of six smiling people outdoors, wearing blue shirts with a logo that says "St. Mary's Laguna Beach," standing in front of a beige wall and green bushes. They appear to be at a social or community event.
A group of six smiling people outdoors, wearing blue shirts with a logo that says "St. Mary's Laguna Beach," standing in front of a beige wall and green bushes. They appear to be at a social or community event.
A bishop and two altar servers standing at an altar in a church, with floral arrangements and candles, during a religious ceremony. 
Welcome

We want to make sure your visit to St. Mary's is fun, meaningful and stress-free. Let us know if you have any questions by filling out the form, we'll be looking for you when you come to visit our church family. On Sunday, introduce yourself to one of our clergy, ushers, or Vestry members.

Greetings in Christ!

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