Tragically. on April 18th. 1906. a fire occurred in the aftermath of the San Andreas earthquake and destroyed the original St. Pauls Church and elementary school. With the support of its community. the church and elementary school were quickly rebuilt. Three items were rescued from the fire: the organ. two rectory chairs and the pulpit. all of which still grace the sanctuary. The most interesting item rescued was a unique. handcarved pulpit made of three simulated Bibles. Mr. Ole Jensen. a church member and immigrant from Denmark. who was trained to make figureheads for ships. created it. St. Pauls Church has enriched the lives of its parishioners and fellow community members through weekly religious services and an elementary school.
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