Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (Morganton, North Carolina)
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church is a century-old Episcopal parish on the eastern shore of Lake James near Morganton, North Carolina. It is in the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina and is noted for its ministry to older adults in the Lake James community, especially through a program called "Happy Tuesday".
History
Saint Paul's was founded in 1906 by
The original church structure was destroyed by fire on December 31, 1979. Though initial plans were not to rebuild the church, members displayed their devotion to the parish's survival to the diocese. This effort, along with a donation of land, allowed Saint Paul's to be rebuilt in its current location.
In 1993, Saint Paul's became an independent parish, and completed a fellowship hall in 1996. The hall was named "Fitzgerald Hall" in 2004 in honor of its former rector, the Rev. John W. Fitzgerald. The Alfred T.K. Zadig Sr. Library was completed in 2008.
Current data
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church currently consists of about 75 members. Its
November 2021 a 3 Rank Wicks Pipe organ was Donated to the Church in addition to a 1919 Chickering piano was donated.
References
- ^ "Leadership | St. Paul's Episcopal Church". stpaullakejames.org.