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St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church

Explore St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church on Highway 74, with its distinctive sanctuary, community campus and Santa Rosa Mountain backdrop in original aerial photographs.

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Sanctuary, cross-pattern windows and Karns Community Center — St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Palm Desert. Photo by Mark Miller, November 10, 2026.

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Church sanctuary, parking and solar canopies — St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Palm Desert. Photo by Mark Miller, November 10, 2026.

Sanctuary roof and cross-pattern windows — St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Palm Desert. Photo by Mark Miller, November 10, 2026.

Church sanctuary and rear campus — St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Palm Desert. Photo by Mark Miller, November 10, 2026.

Church campus with Santa Rosa foothills beyond — St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Palm Desert. Photo by Mark Miller, November 10, 2026.

Sanctuary and Karns Community Center — St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Palm Desert. Photo by Mark Miller, November 10, 2026.

Canyon Cove's court area in the foreground, with Highway 74 and St. Margaret's Episcopal Church beyond, Palm Desert. Wide orientation photograph by Mark Miller, November 10, 2026.

Sanctuary against the rocky foothills — St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Palm Desert. Photo by Mark Miller, November 10, 2026.

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At a glance

Location: Highway 74 at Haystack Road
Address: 47535 Highway 74 · Palm Desert
Congregation: Episcopal
Campus: Sanctuary & community facilities
Photography: Mark Miller · November 10, 2026

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church is a landmark at Highway 74 and Haystack Road in South Palm Desert. Its tall sanctuary, steep roof and cross-pattern window compositions contrast with the rugged Santa Rosa foothills immediately behind the campus.

The church and its setting

Mark Miller photographed the church on November 10, 2026 from several aerial angles. The gallery shows the sanctuary, Karns Community Center, solar-covered parking and the broader Highway 74 corridor. These are exterior views; they do not document the sanctuary interior.

The Episcopal congregation offers worship, music, learning and service ministries. Its published outreach includes Neighbors-4-Neighbors, and its music program includes concerts and choirs. Current program details and visitor information are maintained by the church.

Location and visiting

47535 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Check the official St. Margaret’s website for current worship times, concerts, events and campus arrangements.

The neighboring Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church is a separate church with a different sanctuary and address.

Explore the neighborhood

Across Highway 74 are established residential neighborhoods, including Canyon Cove and nearby Deep Canyon Tennis Club. See the wider South Palm Desert guide for area context.

Palm-lined El Paseo boulevard with storefronts and a metal sculpture in the median in 2021.

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