St. John's Episcopal Church (Springfield, Missouri)

St John's Episcopal Church, Springfield, Missouri
37°13′35″N93°17′12″W / 37.2263°N 93.2866°W / 37.2263; -93.2866
Denomination	Episcopal Church
Website	St. John's Episcopal Church
History
Dedication	St John
Administration
Province	VII
Diocese	West Missouri
Parish	St. John's, Springfield, Missouri
Clergy
Rector	Fr. David P. Kendrick

St. John's Episcopal Church, built in 1888, is an historic church located at 515 East Division Street in Springfield, Missouri. It is listed on the city of Springfield's register of historic sites. ^[1]

History

In 1881, a small but dedicated number of Christ Church members recognized the need for a second Episcopal parish in Springfield. A location was selected, and on March 19, 1886, the organizational meeting was held. A six-member vestry was elected, a plan for financial support was developed, and application was made for a Certification of Incorporation. The building was completed in 1888 and the first liturgy was celebrated on September 23 with 123 communicant members present.

On May 1, 1978, the church was presented a plaque designating it as an historical site.

References

• Christianity portal

1. Saint John's Episcopal Church - Springfield, MO

External links

• St. John's Episcopal Church
• The Springfield Library maintains a collection of historic postcards with Springfield landmarks on its Web site, and St. John's is listed there.