SAM DEAN The Roanoke Times

Members of the St. Peter and St. Paul Church choir practice Wednesday evening.

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4909 North Lake Drive

Roanoke, VA 24090

The Rev. Philip Bottomley was ordained in the Church of England. He left Britain years ago to serve with the U.S. branch of an Anglican mission agency. Bottomley and his wife, Sylvia, have three grown children.

About the staff

The church has another Anglican priest, the Rev. Derek Collett-White, for liturgical ministry. The staff includes a minister of music, an organist and an administrative assistant. Lay leaders organize and maintain the ministries of outreach and service.

Church history

The original Church of St. Paul, predecessor to today's congregation, was established in 1913 and has been in two previous locations. The current church was formed in early 1977 as a congregation consisting of two groups that combined. Some of the original members are former Episcopalians; others were previously Evangelical Lutherans.

Membership

75

Service times and types

Adult Bible study, 9 a.m. Sunday. Traditional Holy Communion, 10 a.m. Sunday. Children's Sunday school, 10 a.m.

Physical description

Built in 1990, the church stands as a sort of Christian beacon atop a hill with a view toward downtown Roanoke. A distinctive cross-topped tower dominates the site. The church has contemporary stained-glass windows, and the building also includes a kitchen and large fellowship hall.

Personality of the congregation

As the church's name reflects the blending of two worship traditions, the congregation mirrors a variety of religious backgrounds from Judaism to Roman Catholicism and denominations from Baptist to Pentecostal. They are united in their belief in Jesus Christ and the Bible as God's written word.

Pastor's favorite Scripture

Ephesians 1:17-18. Excerpt: "I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope ..."