by Rose Nightingale In 1955, Saint Paul’s was 75 years old. Every opportunity was taken to involve members of the parish in celebrating. Committees were established, co-chaired by Lawrence S. Clark and Charlotte Weld. A special issue of the Messenger was published in...
Rose Nightingale A brief note about Alice Emery. After Bishop Emery died, Mrs. Emery moved back to Minneapolis. Then she went to New York and worked for several years for the National Church. She moved back to Minneapolis and attended St. Paul’s. Alice was very active...
by Rose Nightingale The Vestry called the Rev. Richard R. Emery in 1948. He was then serving in Albert Lea. His youth, hard work, and pleasing personality endeared him to the whole parish. Soon attendance improved, money was coming in and St. Paul’s was booming again....
Saint Paul’s Church and Parish House to be Featured in 2016 Minneapolis-Saint Paul Home Tour by Kathy Kullberg, historian The Beim parish house and Saint Paul’s church are one of the main attractions this year on the annual Minneapolis-Saint Paul home tour. This...
by Rose Nightingale In 1947, Bishop Keeler initiated another proposal to merge with Saint Marks. It was urged by many in Saint Paul’s, including Dr. Knickerbocker, who was approaching the end of a long and dedicated ministry. The vestry approved the plan in secret....
by Rose Nightingale To continue with information on the importance of camping to Saint Paul’s Church: Camps were conducted by volunteer staff — usually former choir members — assisted by church staff, including the choirmaster and Bess Healy. A cook was hired under...
