St. Paul Milestones
1870 | - | St. Paul Church is formed, becoming the first African-American religious congregation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. | |
1873 | - | The Church becomes affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. | |
1877 | - | Named after a devoted worker, the Margaret Hazel Missionary Society is organized. | |
1921 | - | The current church building is purchased by Rev. C. B. Lawyer. | |
1974 | - | Named after the second pastor of St. Paul Church, The Henry Buckner School is instituted. | |
- | Honoring the founder of the AME Church, Austin Street is renamed Bishop Richard Allen Drive. | ||
1988 | - | A nearby building (formerly housing a local bowling alley) is purchased and converted into the Christian Life Center (CLC). | |
1998 | - | The Christian Life Center auditorium is renovated and named The LeRoy Attles, Sr. Auditorium. | |
1999 | - | St. Paul Church membership grows to more than 1,500 congregants. | |
- | St. Paul Church completely renovates its sanctuary, social hall and kitchen. | ||
2002 | - | St. Paul launches a landmark capital campaign to accomplish the early retirement of its CLC mortgage. | |
2005 | - | With an October mortgage burning ceremony, St. Paul completes a landmark capital campaign to accomplish the early retirement of its CLC mortgage. | |
2009 | - | June - St. Paul marks the conclusion of the longest pastoral tenure in its history, celebrating Rev. Dr. LeRoy Attles' 32 years of faithful, dedicated and visionary ministry at St. Paul. | |
2009 | - | June - St. Paul welcomes its new pastor, Reverend Marcellus A. Norris. | |
2012 | - | January - St. Paul welcomes its new pastor, Reverend Melvin E. Wilson. | |
2013 | November - St. Paul welcomes its new pastor, Reverend Ellis I. Washington. |