Contemporary Service – from the archives

Feb 27, 2017 | History

In the 1960s winds of change swept the church as well as society. City population declined sharply, including that of Minneapolis. With it went the membership of  inner-city churches. Civil rights and peace movements weighed on everyone’s consciences. Ancient...

From the Parish Archives – Stained Glass Windows

Jan 11, 2017 | History

by Rose Nightingale On January 1, 1963, the house in Edina of the Rev. Vernon Johnson was sold back to him. The church had purchased it from him when he became rector, to be used as the rectory (years ago the church used to own the house the rector lived in. Now the...

Advent Sunday 1958

Dec 1, 2016 | History

The goal of holding services in the new church building was Advent Sunday, 1958. Much of the furniture from the old church was transferred to the new church. Worship in the old church was in pretty bare surroundings. The memorial organ (which has since been replaced...

Groundbreaking

Oct 28, 2016 | History

Ground was broken [for Saint Paul’s new building] in late October 1957. The November bulletin contained the Rector’s letter. “This week I had a visit with a man who is to have a great deal to do with our future. He is a tall man whom you can see on the ground at all...

From the Parish Archives – September Edition

Aug 26, 2016 | Church News, History

contributed by Rose Nightingale In 1956, an important phone call from the Bishop got the ball rolling to relocate the church. The Searles mansion at 1917 Logan Avenue was for sale and St. Paul’s had rst right of refusal. This happened to be the preferred loca on of...

From the Parish Archives – August 2016

Aug 1, 2016 | History

by Rose Nightingale St. David’s had been holding regular Sunday school and church services in the Town Hall since September 7, 1952. It was soon seen that larger facilities were needed. Arrangements were made to use the premises of the Burwell School. The mission...