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.