About Us
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is a historic church at 72 N. Shilling Avenue in Blackfoot, Idaho. It was started in 1891 and was added to the National Register in 1979.[1]
It is a small wood frame Late Gothic Revival church. Its nave is approximately 18 by 30 feet (5.5 m × 9.1 m) in plan.[2]
It is one of Blackfoot’s oldest buildings. It was the first church building in the Mission of the Holy Innocents, one of eight Idaho missions organized by Daniel Tuttle, and it is one of Blackfoot’s oldest buildings. It was designed by Hailey architect C.W.C. Van Winkle and was built for $1675 by Blackfoot builder R. H. Hopkins.[2]
A Small Community Practicing Faith for over 100 years!
Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
As constituent members of the Anglican Communion in the United States, we are descendants of and partners with the Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church and are part of the third largest group of Christians in the world.
We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world.
We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; women and men serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church.
Laypeople and clergy cooperate as leaders at all levels of our church. Leadership is a gift from God and can be expressed by all people in our church, regardless of sexual identity or orientation.
We believe that God loves you – no exceptions. Here in our church You are welcome as you are! Our church here is a community of people that will welcome you wholeheartedly, care for you deeply, and pray with you intentionally.
We will provide you with an opportunity to serve, love, and learn and invite you to be fully involved in all levels of ministry. Welcome to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Our Church, and make it yours! See us in pictures! (Coming soon)