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History of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

1870 to the Present - Written by Miriam Vance in 2009

St. Paul’s Church has exerted a presence and influence for Christ’s Kingdom in Findlay, Ohio, since 1870.  Since that founding date many things have changed at St. Paul’s including the official name of the church but the intention of the congregation to be a witness for Christ and to bring the gospel to those in the community and around the world has remained the same.

This history is being written in 2009 and draws on many early records and source materials.  In an effort to make it easier to read, this history has been divided into four time periods.  They are:

1870 to 1900  During these years the congregation was founded and the first church building erected as a mission of the Ohio Conference of the Evangelical Association of North America.

1901 to 1953  These years saw growth but also many obstacles to be faced and overcome.  In 1912 a larger building was built and at the end of the period a large addition to the building was erected.

1954 to 1990  Increases and growth occurred in many areas during these years.  St. Paul’s had a wide influence in the community but sustained some losses during the end of the period.

1991 to 2009  These most recent decades have been a time during which many efforts in spiritual growth and community outreach have taken place.

In each time period the history will cover these three areas:

• The Congregation and its Programs
• The Building
• Interesting Anecdotes and Stories