All Saints Chapel of the Church of the Good Shepherd
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All Saints Chapel of the Church of the Good Shepherd is a historic Episcopal chapel in southeastern Raleigh, North Carolina
, United States of America that is part of the Episcopal Free Church of the Good Shepherd. The church branched off of Christ Episcopal Church
. the recent move of the church was featured in the News & Observer.
. A disagreement between certain church members led to a desire for a split of the church. In 1873, the Reverend Edward R. Rich of St. Paul's Church in Clinton, North Carolina
suggested that a new Episcopal Church in Raleigh be started. On December 19, 1873, The Reverend R.S. Mason, the rector
of Christ Episcopal Church
parish
, gave consent for a new Episcopal church to be started in Raleigh. In 1874, a piece of land was bought on the corner of McDowell and Hillsborough Street
. There the All Saints Chapel was built in 1875, as an addition to the already existing Church of the Good Shepherd. During the beginning of the 20th century the chapel moved from its original place to Morgan Street. In 2006, the church was moved again. The church is currently located right outside Historic Oakwood
.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh...
, United States of America that is part of the Episcopal Free Church of the Good Shepherd. The church branched off of Christ Episcopal Church
Christ Episcopal Church (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Christ Episcopal Church is an Episcopal church in Raleigh, North Carolina located on Edenton Street.It is located within Capitol Area Historic District, a National Historic Landmark district and has a distinctive bronze weather vane at the peak of its steeple...
. the recent move of the church was featured in the News & Observer.
History
In the middle of the 19th century, there was only one Episcopal church in Raleigh, North CarolinaRaleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh...
. A disagreement between certain church members led to a desire for a split of the church. In 1873, the Reverend Edward R. Rich of St. Paul's Church in Clinton, North Carolina
Clinton, North Carolina
Clinton is the county seat of Sampson County, North Carolina, United States. The population of Clinton is 8,639 according to the 2010 US Census. Clinton is named for American Revolution General Richard Clinton.-History:...
suggested that a new Episcopal Church in Raleigh be started. On December 19, 1873, The Reverend R.S. Mason, the rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
of Christ Episcopal Church
Christ Episcopal Church (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Christ Episcopal Church is an Episcopal church in Raleigh, North Carolina located on Edenton Street.It is located within Capitol Area Historic District, a National Historic Landmark district and has a distinctive bronze weather vane at the peak of its steeple...
parish
Parish
A parish is a territorial unit historically under the pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of one parish priest, who might be assisted in his pastoral duties by a curate or curates - also priests but not the parish priest - from a more or less central parish church with its associated organization...
, gave consent for a new Episcopal church to be started in Raleigh. In 1874, a piece of land was bought on the corner of McDowell and Hillsborough Street
Hillsborough Street
Hillsborough Street is a prominent business and cultural thoroughfare through Raleigh, North Carolina. The street serves as a center for social life among North Carolina State University students. Nearby Meredith College students also frequent the street's area businesses...
. There the All Saints Chapel was built in 1875, as an addition to the already existing Church of the Good Shepherd. During the beginning of the 20th century the chapel moved from its original place to Morgan Street. In 2006, the church was moved again. The church is currently located right outside Historic Oakwood
Historic Oakwood
Historic Oakwood is a neighborhood in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, on the National Register of Historic Places, and known for its Historic Oakwood Cemetery, its many Victorian houses and its location close to the Mordecai Plantation Manor...
.