History of St. Simon's Episcopal Church

It began as a dream envisioned by several Episcopal families in the neighborhood. First, a Ladies' Aid Society, home prayer meeting was held by Doctor Charles Smith, Rector of Saint James, and in 1898, Saint Simon's Mission. The first meeting of the Mission was held in an upper room of William J. Eyring's Grocery Store on Seneca Street at Cazenovia on a site that was later occupied by the Shea Seneca Theater.

The dream grew and more space was needed. The congregation moved to Kingdom Hall at Seneca and Kingston Streets. A Sunday School and Women's Auxiliary began.

The dream flourished and space again was cramped. A building fund was established and a lot purchased on Glendhu Avenue. In 1903, the church was completed at the grand price of $4,800. The Rt. Reverend William Walker officiated at the dedication. The building still stands today and was recently renovated into a private residence.

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