History of Emmanuel Parish

A chronological history of emmanuel-sa in San Angelo, Texas:

• 1870s: First BCP services held in 1871 at Fort Concho by Chaplain Rev. Norman Badger. Succeeded in 1876 by Rev. George W. Dunbar, who built a chapel under the Missionary District of Western Texas (Bishop Robert Woodward Barnwell Elliott).
• 1880s: Sponsoring parish Emmanuel (Baltimore) donated $1,000. Emmanuel Church formally organized in 1884. First rector was Rev. Dr. Thomas Coke Stanley. Church built 1887–1888 (Architect Oscar Ruffini) at Harris & Chadbourne. Succeeded by Bishop James Steptoe Johnston.
• 1890s: Sustained by the Ladies' Guild (notably Mrs. Ed Duggan).
• 1900s: William "Billy" Anson led youth work. Present site at Randolph & Harris purchased in 1909.
• 1910s: Joined Missionary District of North Texas in 1913; self-supporting in 1914. King's Daughters served local Latino community.
• 1920s: Purchased old courthouse limestone to build new church under Rector Rev. Arthur E. Whittle (Architect John G. Becker). First service held Christmas Eve 1929.
• 1930s: Continued ministries through the Great Depression.