the episcopal church with Rev. Evan D. Garner. (ep 3, 08).

the episcopal church with Rev. Evan D. Garner. (ep 3, 08).

From the underview. by Mike Rusch

May 19, 2026 · 1h 30m · Season 3 · Episode 8

About this episode

Reverend Evan D. Garner discusses the history and community role of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville.

Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville was organized on May 23, 1848, making it one of the oldest surviving church in the city. In this episode, Reverend Evan D. Garner, the church's rector, traces a tradition rooted in the Church of England's belief that a parish exists to serve everyone within its boundaries, not just its members. From the founding documents that carry the names of slave owners to a warming shelter that grew from six people to forty-seven in a single winter, Reverend...

People in this episode

Host: Mike Rusch

Guest: Rev. Evan D. Garner

Topics covered

  • Episcopal Church
  • history
  • community service
  • tradition
  • Fayetteville

Keywords

  • Episcopal Church
  • Fayetteville
  • community service
  • history
  • tradition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

Places: Fayetteville

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