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Saint Simon the Cyrenian Church (Maywood, Ill)

  • 670.142
  • Corporate body
  • 1937-1956

A Black church that emerged from Church of the Holy Communion (Maywood, Ill). When the Bishop closed it in 1956, the congrecation was invited to attend Holy Communion again.

Saint Simon's Episcopal Church (Chicago, Ill)

  • 650.74
  • Corporate body
  • 1902-1937

Saint Simon's started as a mission outgrowth of St. Peter's Church. Located continuously at Leland and Racine once the church building was built in 1905. Became a 'parish' in 1910; reverted to mission status in 1930. Closed in 1937.

Saint Thomas Episcopal Church (Chicago)

  • 650.77
  • Corporate body
  • 1879 to present

The first African American Episcopal Church in the Chicago area. Self sustaining by 1940 and became a parish in 1945. Fire destroyed the church building in 1962; rebuilt and dedicated in 1977 on the same land. As of August 2022, St. Thomas is still open.

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