A small number of German Lutherans gathered in Richmond to found St. Marks Lutheran Church in the year of 1869.
At that time two other Lutheran congregations were in the city worshiping in the German language.
Members in 1876 of the fledging congregation changed their name to First English to show that they were committed to ministry in language of this country.
New church was built at Stuart circle on Monument avenue in 1911.
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awesome!! that looks like a castle. so great. ( :
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty. I thought it was an Episcopal church at first with those red doors.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this week at Inspired Sunday!!
Great looking bell tower.
ReplyDeleteI would have guessed the same as Sally, had I only seen the photos. I've always loved the symbolism of the red doors of the Episcopal church. Not surprising that other churches would want red doors as well. Beautiful old building, built to the glory of God.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful church - looks a bit british!
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Beautiful structure...I agee all the church doors should be painted red!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that about the red doors!
ReplyDeleteIt's an elegant church. I like the idea of red doors.
ReplyDeleteA fine post.
That is such a gorgeous church! Thanks for sharing it! Twyla
ReplyDeleteThis is my home church and I love the background on the red doors! And thank you for the great photos! You really captured the beauty of our building. Glory be to God!
ReplyDeleteThis is my home church! I love the background about the red doors and your wonderful photos captured the beauty of our beloved building.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your compliment and a beautiful church it is. I would like to attend a service sometime.
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