Today in Wheeling History: October 16—Dedication service held to celebrate the renovations at Saint Paul’s Evangelical Church (1966).
St. Paul's Evangelical Church was founded in 1867 in South Wheeling, West Virginia by German immigrants. The first church building was constructed at 38th and Wood Streets and dedicated in 1868. St. Paul's operated independently at first, with German language services. In 1910, it joined the Evangelical Synod of North America. After outgrowing their first building, a larger church was constructed in 1924-1925 on the same site. In the 1960s, with many members moving away to the suburbs, St. Paul's committed to staying in the neighborhood. A building program with the slogan "Do It Now" was approved, raising $65,000. In 1965-1966 a new educational wing was built and renovations made. Despite changing demographics, St. Paul's remained anchored in South Wheeling, continuing its long tradition of community service there. (https://tinyurl.com/53avf9wc) (https://tinyurl.com/36y67uun) (https://tinyurl.com/3urcdf2k)
St. Paul's Evangelical Church was founded in 1867 in South Wheeling, West Virginia by German immigrants. The first church building was constructed at 38th and Wood Streets and dedicated in 1868. St. Paul's operated independently at first, with German language services. In 1910, it joined the Evangelical Synod of North America. After outgrowing their first building, a larger church was constructed in 1924-1925 on the same site. In the 1960s, with many members moving away to the suburbs, St. Paul's committed to staying in the neighborhood. A building program with the slogan "Do It Now" was approved, raising $65,000. In 1965-1966 a new educational wing was built and renovations made. Despite changing demographics, St. Paul's remained anchored in South Wheeling, continuing its long tradition of community service there. (https://tinyurl.com/53avf9wc) (https://tinyurl.com/36y67uun) (https://tinyurl.com/3urcdf2k)
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