St. John's Episcopal Church

The first church service of the Episcopal Church of St. Cloud was held on February 17, 1856, at the residence of John H. Taylor. On April 12, 1856 St. John's Parish had its beginnings when ten people drew up and signed the necessary articles of conformity and agreement to the Protestant Episcopal Church. On June 11, 1858, the first church building in St. Cloud was consecrated. In 1928, St. John's Episcopal Church of St. Cloud absorbed the Grace Church of Sauk Rapids. The Grace Church of Sauk Rapids existed from 1869 to 1928. October 9, 1869, marked the incorporation meeting of the parish. In 1892, the old church building was moved to the rear of the lot of the new church building was built. In 1969, lightning struck the church destroying it. The new church building was completed in 1971. For a more detailed history of the church and its activities the reader is encouraged to read the minutes volume of the ladies societies.