Building Use and Rentals

The Cathedral Church of St. Paul

The Cathedral Church of St. Paul is located in Downtown Crossing across from the State House, The Boston Common, and just off the Park Street and Downtown Crossing T stop. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul is a wheelchair accessible building.

The Cathedral Church of St. Paul

Just across from the Boston Common, The Cathedral Church of St. Paul is a perfect venue for weddings and pictures out on the Common in Spring or Summer. Consider hosting a retreat at the Cathedral and holding breakout sessions in the Common.

The Cathedral Church of St. Paul

St. John's Chapel

Wheelchair accessible

Seats 15

Uses: small worship gatherings, prayer, meditation, quiet room

Sanctuary

Wheelchair accessible

Seats 400 people lecture or concert style

Built-in projection

Uses: worship, weddings, concerts, galas, receptions, art exhibitions, large group gatherings.

Sanctuary

Wheelchair accessible

Seats 400 people lecture or concert style

Built-in projection

Uses: worship, weddings, concerts, galas, receptions, art exhibitions, large group gatherings.

Sanctuary

Wheelchair accessible

Seats 400 people lecture or concert style

Built-in projection

Uses: worship, weddings, concerts, galas, receptions, art exhibitions, large group gatherings.

Sanctuary

Wheelchair accessible

Seats 400 people lecture or concert style

Built-in projection

Uses: worship, weddings, concerts, galas, receptions, art exhibitions, large group gatherings.

Sanctuary

Wheelchair accessible

Seats 400 people lecture or concert style

Built-in projection

Uses: worship, weddings, concerts, galas, receptions, art exhibitions, large group gatherings.

Sanctuary

Wheelchair accessible

Seats 400 people lecture or concert style

Built-in projection

Uses: worship, weddings, concerts, galas, receptions, art exhibitions, large group gatherings.

Sanctuary

Wheelchair accessible

Seats 400 people lecture or concert style

Built-in projection

Uses: worship, weddings, concerts, galas, receptions, art exhibitions, large group gatherings.

Sanctuary

Wheelchair accessible

Seats 400 people lecture or concert style

Built-in projection

Uses: worship, weddings, concerts, galas, receptions, art exhibitions, large group gatherings.

Sanctuary

Wheelchair accessible

Seats 400 people lecture or concert style

Built-in projection

Uses: worship, weddings, concerts, galas, receptions, art exhibitions, large group gatherings.

Sanctuary

Wheelchair accessible

Seats 400 people lecture or concert style

Built-in projection

Uses: worship, weddings, concerts, galas, receptions, art exhibitions, large group gatherings.

Sanctuary

Wheelchair accessible

Seats 400 people lecture or concert style

Built-in projection

Uses: worship, weddings, concerts, galas, receptions, art exhibitions, large group gatherings.

Sanctuary

Wheelchair accessible

Seats 400 people lecture or concert style

Built-in projection

Uses: worship, weddings, concerts, galas, receptions, art exhibitions, large group gatherings.

Sanctuary

Wheelchair accessible

Seats 400 people lecture or concert style

Built-in projection

Uses: worship, weddings, concerts, galas, receptions, art exhibitions, large group gatherings.

Sanctuary

Wheelchair accessible

Seats 400 people lecture or concert style

Built-in projection

Uses: worship, weddings, concerts, galas, receptions, art exhibitions, large group gatherings.

Sanctuary

Wheelchair accessible

Seats 400 people lecture or concert style

Built-in projection

Uses: worship, weddings, concerts, galas, receptions, art exhibitions, large group gatherings.

Sanctuary

Wheelchair accessible

Seats 400 people lecture or concert style

Built-in projection

Uses: worship, weddings, concerts, galas, receptions, art exhibitions, large group gatherings.

Foot Bath

Upper Sproat Hall

Basement

Wheelchair accessible (There is a lift connecting Upper and Lower Sproat Hall)

Built-in projection

There is a divider that can be drawn to separate Upper and Lower Sproat Hall

Uses: classes, lectures, large group meetings, dinners, receptions, worship services.

Upper Sproat Hall

Basement

Wheelchair accessible (There is a lift connecting Upper and Lower Sproat Hall)

Built-in projection

There is a divider that can be drawn to separate Upper and Lower Sproat Hall

Uses: classes, lectures, large group meetings, dinners, receptions, worship services.

Upper Sproat Hall

Basement

Wheelchair accessible (There is a lift connecting Upper and Lower Sproat Hall)

Built-in projection

There is a divider that can be drawn to separate Upper and Lower Sproat Hall

Uses: classes, lectures, large group meetings, dinners, receptions, worship services.

Lower Sproat Hall

Basement

Wheelchair accessible (There is a lift connecting Upper and Lower Sproat Hall)

Built-in projection

There is a divider that can be drawn to separate Upper and Lower Sproat Hall

Uses: classes, lectures, large group meetings, dinners, receptions, worship services.

Kitchen

Lawrence Room

First Floor

Wheelchair accessible

Uses: small receptions, group gatherings,

(Kitchenette in the room next-door)

Lawrence Room

First Floor

Wheelchair accessible

Uses: small receptions, group gatherings,

(Kitchenette in the room next-door)

1st Floor Kitchen

Kitchen just behind Lawrence Room.

Elevator Lift

All floors in The Cathedral Church of St. Paul are wheelchair accessible.

Elevator Lift

All floors in The Cathedral Church of St. Paul are wheelchair accessible.

Frost Scene (Cold Genius awakes) King Arthur Z. 628

Henry Purcell Society of Boston, Arcadia Players and Poets Theatre recorded live on November 19, 2016 at Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, MA

Fairest Isle

Recorded November 19, 2016 at Cathedral St. Paul, Boston, MA

Fairest Isle

Recorded November 19, 2016 at Cathedral St. Paul, Boston, MA

Frost Scene (Cold Genius awakes) King Arthur Z. 628

Henry Purcell Society of Boston, Arcadia Players and Poets Theatre recorded live on November 19, 2016 at Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, MA

How Happy the Lover sequence, King Arthur Z. 628

The Henry Purcell Society of Boston, Arcadia Players and Poet's Theatre recorded live on November 19, 2016 at Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, MA

Choir Room 2 1 2022

Aeolian-Skinner - Opus 2004 circa 1947 Cathedral Church of St Paul Boston (1).jpg

Sproat Hall Video

Walk through tour of Upper and Lower Sproat Hall - no sound.

Frost Scene (Cold Genius awakes) King Arthur Z. 628

How Happy the Lover sequence, King Arthur Z. 628

Please note: We have recently installed a Germicidal UVC for our HVAC system that services the sanctuary, Sproat Hall and the kitchen.

We are pleased you are interested in our space for your next event. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston has space available for use by external organizations. It is perfect for weddings, concerts, rehearsals, art shows, meetings and more. From our large, open floor plan Sanctuary to small, personal conference rooms, we hope to help you find the perfect space for your next event. All spaces are ADA compliant with elevator access to the sanctuary, Sproat Hall, and conference rooms in our office building. Through our rentals, we seek to be a resource to the community around us by hosting events for local community groups and businesses. Our location in Downtown Crossing provides ready access to shopping, a variety of restaurants, and convenience of public transportation. A building use fee is charged, which supports the operating budget of the church.

Click here for rental request forms.
Click here for videos and descriptions of the spaces.
Visit our Venues page for photos, videos and descriptions of our spaces.
Find out more about Weddings at the cathedral here.
Contact our Director of Operations for more information.

Note: Approval of the use of the facilities does not constitute or imply endorsement of a group, its mission, or its positions. Groups approved to use facilities must not advertise the event in such a way as to imply endorsement by the congregation or diocese. Click here for the Diocesan Alcohol Use Policy.

Accessibility: The Cathedral is wheelchair accessible, with elevators, ramps, accessible restrooms, and all-gender restrooms. St. Paul’s is accessible by train at the Downtown Crossing and Park Street T stops.