1964 - A survey and first meeting of Lutherans held.

1965 - The first Lutheran worship service held in the chapel of Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home. The LCA      Board of American Missions approved development of a mission congregation and the Rev. Clarence Richardson was called as mission developer.

1966 - St. Paul's had it's first building--a rented house at 207 S. Limestone St.

1967 - Present site was purchased for $16,500 by the Board of American Missions.

1968 - No full time pastor.

1969 - The Rev. W.B. Kyzer, Sr. accepted the call to become mission developer.

1970 - Programs begin to grow.

1971 - St. Paul's was officially chartered.

1972 - A Building Committee was appointed, a Capital Funds Campaign begun, and an architect was chosen for the proposed building.

1973 - Lutheran Church Women was organized.

1974 - Building plans were approved.  A move was made to the basement of First Piedmont Federal for worship.

1975 - Ground was broken for the first building on April 13th. The first service in the new building was held on November 23.

1976 - Lutheran Men organized.

1977 - Pastor Kyzer resigned. Pastor Day Werts began as Vice Pastor.

1978 - The Rev. Roger Lindler accepted the call to St. Paul's.

1979 - Youth night, Adult Choir, and Toy Drive were added.

1980 - A new organ was purchased. A new Sunday schedule adopted.

1981 - A Building Addition Fund was begun.

1982 - Lutheran Church Youth was begun.

1983 - Financial problems plagued the congregation.

1984 - The congregation grew and became self-supporting.

1985 - Activity increased. The office was computerized.

1986 - The first Homecoming and pictorial directory happened.

1987 - A Building Committee was appointed.

1988 - The Building Addition Proposal was overwhelmingly approved.

1989 - LLM conducted the Capital Funds Campaign. Ground was broken for the new addition on Sept. 10th. Stained glass windows were dedicated on October 29.

1990 - The new addition and renovations were dedicated on May 20th.

1991 - Epiphany Lutheran Church, a mission congregation in Rock Hill, was adopted as a 'Mission Partner' Congregation. A new playground was built and fenced in. The very successful Capital Funds Campaign enabled several early 'pay-downs' on the C&S Loan. The first 'School of Religion' was held, and the first phase of a sound system was installed.

1992 - Many new faces are seen at worship. Epiphany, Rock Hill, continued as our 'Mission Partner.' The first Oktoberfest was held as an evangelism event. New permanent oil candles were purchased for the altar. New altarware added to the beauty of worship.

1993 - Four new stained glass windows and a new processional added to the beauty of the sanctuary. A telecomputer was purchased for evangelism purposes and better communication within the congregation. Speakers were added to several rooms and connected with the sound system.

1994 - Kitchen improvements included a triple sink and a commercial stove. We began to support Christ the King, Greenville, our new mission partner. The LCY along with a few adults insulated their first Habitat for Humanity house. A new LMM loan was secured, and the commercial loan was paid off.

1995 - Wednesday night catered suppers with youth and adult programs were begun in February. The first part-time Youth Director was hired, as well as an 'Assistant Parish Worker.' An answering machine, the first Lutheran church Homepage in SC, and the use of 'With One Voice' were highlights of the year.

1996 - A church bus was purchased. A Long Range Planning Committee completed their work and gave a report to the congregation. We began support of Tree of Life Lutheran Church, Provo, Utah, as our mission partner. 'The Apologetix', a Christian parody rock band, held a concert on the church lawn. St. Paul's 25th Anniversary was celebrated in November.

1997 - A mission statement was adopted. The first LCY mission trip held in partnership with a Kentucky congregation, had youth helping clean up from a flood. Study groups participated in 'Divine Drama' and 'Experiencing God.'

1998 - The congregation became debt free and had a mortgage burning on May 31. Staff changes included the organist/choir director, parish worker, the assistant parish worker, and youth director. A secretary replaced the parish worker and assistant parish worker. Due to a loss in membership through moves, deaths, and transfers, there were financial restraints. The Building Committee worked all year long, developing a Master Site Plan, and moving forward with plans for a new sanctuary. A Building Fund Campaign was held using Associates in Giving.

1999 - A volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator began helping recruit volunteers. We again experienced a net loss of membership due to deaths and moves. Finances were tight. The council approved the pastor's participation in a group of pastors concerned about the direction of the ELCA.

2000 - The congregation began to grow again. Plans for the proposed new sanctuary neared completion. The congregation studied the recent 'Called to Common Mission' agreement with the Episcopal Church USA and basic Lutheran doctrine in the Augsburg Confession, as well as other literature. In November, by an 85% to 15% the congregation voted to disassociate itself from the SC Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The main issue was the legalist mandatory historic episcopate in violation of the Augsburg Confession. A consultation period with the SC Synod, ELCA, began in preparation for a second constitutionally required vote. Association with other Lutheran bodies were considered by the council.

2001 - The congregation continued to grow. Plans for the new sanctuary were approved. A new Building Fund Campaign was successful, and the date for the groundbreaking was set as May 20.