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Church History
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Taylor, TX actively provides outreach and resources to all people and families by proclaiming , teaching and living the good news of God's love in Jesus Christ.
The church featured in the background served as the main sanctuary until 1957 and was located on the corner of W. 6th Street and Fowzer Street (the current location of the church parking lot).
The Beginning
St. Paul Lutheran Church has a rich history dating back to 1890. Begun as tiny mission effort that failed at first, it was resurrected in October 1913.
Originally, only Sunday School was offered for the Lutheran children of the town. Once Sunday School started, there followed the desire for regular church services which began with neighboring pastors conducting services twice each month hosted in the Odd Fellows' Hall.
The first church building was dedicated on July 1, 1917.
Early Years
In the early years, it was custom to have worship services in German and English. The custom was discontinued in the 1930's; however, the Ladies' Aid Society continued to conduct meeting in German during more than 50 years of the organizations life.
By the church's 25th Anniversary in 1939, the congregation had ample facilities for worship and Sunday School, owned 4 1/2 city lots (without indebtedness) and numbered 600 members, with 484 confirmed members.
Later Years
On May 26, 1957, the present church and one educational wing were dedicated to the Glory of God. At that time the congregation numbered 1,100 members with 900 communicant members.
In 1965, as part of the 50th Anniversary, faceted glass windows portraying the life of Christ were installed in the church.
In 1971, the current educational building was enlarged and in 1982 the current location of the St. Paul House (used for offices) was purchased.
Today
Today, St. Paul Lutheran Church continues to serve the Taylor Community with weekly worship services.
Sunday services have been broadcast over local radio stations since August 1972 and that tradition continues to this day as our way of sharing and spreading the Word of God. Currently we broadcast on KRXT Radio 98.5 FM from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
If you are looking for a spiritual home, feel free to join us on Sundays! We'd love to see you in church!!
Church Leaders
St. Paul Lutheran Church is led by the following dedicated stewards of faith:
Pastor
Rev. Dr. George R. Qualley, D.R.S., Ph.D., Pastor
Church Council
Council President - Steve Morgan
Council Vice President - Terry Richter
Secretary - Open
Treasurer/Stewardship - Kathy Paulsen
Parish Educaton - Rhonda Ochoa
Property - Loren Dittmeyer
Community Service - Don Artieschoufsky
Worship - Debbie Matthys
Fellowship - Carmen McCleery
Senior Ministry - Pastor & Elaine Qualley
Outreach - Open
Youth Leaders - Steve/Elizabeth Morgan
Sunday School Superintendent - Ray & Rhonda Ochoa
Pastors and Associate Pastors
Over the history of St. Paul Lutheran Church, we have been blessed to be led by the following Pastors
Pastors
- A.C. Hartmann May 1915 - Nov 1921
- Theo Krinke Dec 1921 - Oct 1929
- A.D. Rode Jan 1930 - Oct 1944
- George Krueger Dec 1945 - Sept 1946
- H.C. Ziehe Feb 1947 - Oct 1951
- Roald Braulick Nov 1951 - Aug 1955
- E.A. Haye Apr 1956 - Aug 1963
- David Heidtke Oct 1963 - Oct 1970
- David Bulgerin Mar 1971 - Nov 1987
- Robert Letalien Nov 1988 - 1993
- David Tietz 1994 - 2006
- Gary Veit Aug 2008 - Nov 2014
- George Qualley Sept 2015
Associate/Visitation Pastors
- Ewald Herber July 1968 - Dec 1976
- Raymond Schliesser Jan 1977 - Aug 1981
- Brian Gigee Aug 1981 - June 1983
- August Hanneman Feb 1988 -
- Robert Letalien Nov 1983 - Nov 1988
- Sandi Wilcox 1991 - 2001
- Kim Gaddy 2003 - 2004
- Jennifer Fuhr 2004 - 2008
- Walter Miller 2006 - 2018
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