History
Prior to 1882, when Rogers Park was a small village, all Christians joined together for worship in the Methodist Meeting House. Early in the spring of 1882, however, finding that they outnumbered all other religious groups in the village, Episcopalians decided to establish a church of their own. The first service was held in the basement of the Methodist Meeting House, by The Right Reverend William E. McLaren, Bishop of the Diocese, assisted by The Reverend Alfred Louderback. In the meantime, a petition was drawn up and signed for the presentation to the Bishop, requesting permission to organize the Mission of St. Paul's Church, Rogers Park. Permission given, Bishop McLaren appointed Father Louderback Priest-in-Charge. St. Paul's Church by-the-Lake celebrated its Centennial in April, 1982, with a Festival Mass. The Right Reverend James W. Montgomery, IX Bishop of Chicago, and son of the parish, presided and preached.
Specialties
Episcopal/Anglican Parish in Rogers Park