I thought this was a Catholic Church and since it was near my hotel, I attended the St. Clement's Christmas service today. Oops! But I haven't ever attended Episcopalian and I guess today was the day. Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, the beautiful service was lightly attended.
No matter: nice, friendly congregants, lovely music with a fabulous soprano singer and a lively multi-lingual female officiant who spoke movingly and sensitively from the heart. Normally, this church has an 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday service in English and a 12 noon Spanish service.
The parking lot is small but there is street parking and Max Berg Plaza Park across the street with a lot. I am so used to the mega-church I usually attend, but then these smaller places utterly charm me too.
The rustic building is designed along the Spanish-style, red tile roof decor commonly found in San Clemente. I admired the real holiday wreaths and draped pine greenery decorating the sanctuary. Check St. Clement's out for yourself. read more