Welcome
 St. Paul's Vision
An Invitation
Reconciled in Christ (RIC) Congregation
Accessibility
History Highlights

WELCOME

St. Paul's welcomes all people to fully participate in the life and ministry of this congregation.

ST. PAUL'S VISION

We will be a diverse community of believers dedicated to spiritual growth and service to God, our members and the world community.

AN INVITATION

Each week guests and visitors are encouraged to join us in experiencing God’s love in a variety of ways: Worship (traditional, blended, and festive worship services), Sunday School, Adult Forum, Adult Bible Study and Congregational Fellowship Events.

RECONCILED IN CHRIST (RIC) CONGREGATION

We are one of only three RIC Lutheran congregations in Southeast Minnesota. This means that no matter your sexual orientation, you are invited, encouraged and welcomed to come worship with us, to participate in all our events/groups/activities and to become a member of this family of Christ.

ACCESSIBILITY

• We offer transportation for worship services (just call the church office for a ride).
• Our building is fully accessible (power entry door, elevator, restrooms, etc.).
• Hearing enhancement devices are available on request from the ushers.
• We have a large parking lot available. Please enter from 4th street.
  

HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS

The beginning: Articles of Incorporation were filed at the Courthouse on December 4, 1886. St. Paul’s became the first English speaking congregation in Red Wing -- thereby passing on the faith to the next generation in the native tongue of their new country.

St. Paul's has grown from a founding congregation of 25 to the present 1,800. The financial report after the first year listed receipts of $86.76 and expenditures of $86.33, leaving a balance of $ .43. It has grown from an infant congregation without a home to the owners of a complete 1/2 block of property and the beautiful structure where we meet today -- a remarkable story of faith and vision. Nine pastors have come out of the membership of St. Paul’s.

1891 Purchased and moved a small wooden chapel from West Red Wing to the site.

1927 Dedicated the main building constructed at a cost of $75,000, less furnishings. At the time, the congregation had a total membership of 500, yet they built for 1,500.

Original windows were of opaque glass. Altar stained glass window was partly paid for by Sunday School children. Built in Munich, Germany, it was originally constructed there, then taken apart, shipped to Red Wing, and reassembled here.

1931 At the annual meeting, the women were given the right to vote.

1953 Purchased the Boy Scout Pharm, 111 acres south of Red Wing and just north of the Minnesota Memorial Hardwood State Forest, for a total of $485.00.

1997 Removed the houses and constructed a new education/office addition.

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