When was it published?

January 12, 1961 in Twin City Observer

Story January 12, 1961

Twin City Observer

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rt. Rev. Hamilton Kellogg, Bishop Philip Mcnairy, Dr. Pollie Caution, Rev. Louis W. Johnson, Mrs. Tela B. Burt, Mrs. Eugene Shepherd

Q: What keywords are associated?

Church Dedication, Episcopal Church, Minnesota Diocese, Religious Service, Twin Cities, Bishop Kellogg

Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Minnesota

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What is this article about?

The Rt. Rev. Hamilton Kellogg will dedicate St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 4400 Fourth Ave. So. in the Twin Cities on Wednesday evening, January 18, at 8:00. Bishop Philip McNairy delivers the sermon. Invitations extended to clergy, officials, and public. Church features contemporary design with seating for 209.

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NEW CHURCH TO BE DEDICATED AT PUBLIC SERVICE WEDNESDAY

The Rt. Rev. Hamilton Kellogg, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota, will officiate at the dedication of St. Thomas Episcopal church, 4400 Fourth Ave. So., Wednesday evening, January 18, at 8:00 o'clock.

The dedication sermon will be delivered by Bishop Philip McNairy.

Invitations have been issued to all Episcopal churches in the diocese of the Twin Cities, to the Ministerial Alliance, heads of city and state, civic organizations, and heads of the department of education. The general public is also cordially invited to attend.

Out-of-town invitations include Dr. Pollie Caution of New York, executive secretary of the division of racial minorities of the Home Department of the National Council of the Episcopal church.

The Rev. Louis W. Johnson is rector of the new parish.

Constructed of Grand Canyon face brick the newly completed church is contemporary in design with laminated arches and deckings, and has a seating capacity of 189 in the nave.

The narthex will accommodate an additional 20 persons. The extremely simple interior has a single impressive focal point, the huge oak cross, extending from the top of the church to within two feet of the triangular altar. Pulpit design also carries out the triangular construction to signify the Trinity.

Cathedral glass inserted at each side of the altar reflects prisms of vari-colored light on the cross.

Immediately following the dedication service a reception will be held in the undercroft. Reception chairman is Mrs. Tela B. Burt, with Mrs. Eugene Shepherd as co-chairman.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Triumph Providence Divine

What keywords are associated?

Church Dedication Episcopal Church Minnesota Diocese Religious Service Twin Cities Bishop Kellogg

What entities or persons were involved?

Rt. Rev. Hamilton Kellogg Bishop Philip Mcnairy Dr. Pollie Caution Rev. Louis W. Johnson Mrs. Tela B. Burt Mrs. Eugene Shepherd

Where did it happen?

St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 4400 Fourth Ave. So., Twin Cities

Story Details

Key Persons

Rt. Rev. Hamilton Kellogg Bishop Philip Mcnairy Dr. Pollie Caution Rev. Louis W. Johnson Mrs. Tela B. Burt Mrs. Eugene Shepherd

Location

St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 4400 Fourth Ave. So., Twin Cities

Event Date

Wednesday Evening, January 18, At 8:00 O'clock

Story Details

Bishop Hamilton Kellogg officiates the dedication of the new St. Thomas Episcopal Church, with sermon by Bishop Philip McNairy. Invitations to local and out-of-town dignitaries and public. Church described with contemporary design, brick construction, seating for 209, symbolic interior features. Reception follows in undercroft.