1874 | St. Martin’s Church conceived April 6 at a meeting of German businessmen and farmers and Rev. Ernest Idle, a Lutheran circuit rider. Incorporated as St. Martin’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in America with 20 families (30 children in Sunday School).
Building lot on Francis Street purchased for $1,200. |
1902 | Fire destroys interior of brick structure. Church restored; parsonage added. |
1921 | English replaces German as church language. |
1925 | 50th Anniversary, annex containing a church office, kitchen, and primary department facility dedicated October 4. |
1942 | Redecorations dedicated (new sanctuary ceiling, new altar, pulpit, and choir rail). |
1949 | 75th Anniversary celebrated with new worship center in refinished church school room. |
1953 | Parsonage purchased on Cherry Grove Avenue (former parsonage converted to church school facility an parish house). |
1960 | Congregation votes to affiliate with United Lutheran Church in America (ULCA). |
1962 | Cornerstone laid December 2 at Spa Road location. |
1963 | New building dedicated May 12. Parochial school begins with pre-school. |
1973 | St. Martin’s calls it first Associate Pastor. St. Martin’s begins its affiliation with Meals on Wheels. |
1979 | First woman ordained at St. Martin’s. |
1988 | St. Martin’s becomes a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). |
1989 | St. Martin’s signs Articles of Incorporation of Annapolis Area Ministries and beings its ministry with the Light House Shelter. |
1993 | St. Martin’s begins its support of the Lutheran Mission Society. |
1995 | Day School expands to grade eight. |
1996 | Three-year capital campaign for Fellowship Wing and Day School addition begins. |
1997 | Groundbreaking ceremony March 23. Dedication ceremony November 23. |
1999 | 125th Anniversary year and celebrations. |
2001 | Commissioning and dedication of St. Martin of Tours painting. |
2003 | Chapel and gym renovations. |
