History
1948
St. Paul's is founded by Pastor C. Wayne Peterman. There were 96 charter members.
1949
The basement unit was built and dedicated in July
1950
Pastor Peterman resigned and Pastor George Wolfe began his ministry in October
1953
The chapel was dedicated in July. Most of the work on the building was done by Pastor Wolfe.
1957
Pastor Wolfe resigned in May and Pastor Luther Clare began his tenure in July.
1962
The Education building was dedicated in September.
1966
While Pastor Clare was ill, we were served by Pastor Brewer. He was an accomplished circus performer, trained in Europe.
1972
Pastor Clare left in May and Pastor Bob Danielson began his ministry in February 1973.
1979
The new sanctuary was dedicated in September.
1986
Construction of Fellowship Hall was begun, it was dedicated in May 1987.
1987
Pastor Richard Schultz became co-pastor, and then took over for Pastor Danielson in 1989.
2005
Our worship space was renovated with new tile, carpeting, and upholstery.
2006
Our new organ was dedicated in October. We enjoyed Vicar Karen Parsh’s internship with us from January to September.
2007
We celebrated Pastor Schultz’s twenty years with us and he retired in July. Pastor Jan Marvar became our Interim Pastor in October.
2009
We were pleased to have a unanimous vote to call Pastor Scott Maxwell and his wife Candace Littell Maxwell to serve St. Paul's.
2012
Andrew Rainbow was hired as our Music Director, a very exciting hire for the music programs and the worship services.
2015
Stephen Ministry began serving those in need within our congregation.
2016
Pastor Scott Maxwell took a new call in Delaware and we hired Pastor Anita Bernhardt as our Interim Pastor.
2018
We were thrilled to call Pastor Sami Pfalzgraf to our full-time pastor position. This was Sami’s first call in the ministry and St. Paul's hosted her ordination on February 25, 2018.
2022
Pastor Sami Pfalzgraf took a new call in Missouri in December 2021 and we hired Pastor Kristina Jensen as our Interim Pastor from March-July 2022.
2023
We were excited to call Pastor Erik Young as our Pastor of Word and Sacrament in May 2023. We hosted his installation on July 16, 2023.
