Our History
St. Paul’s was the only Episcopal Church in Greenville. A time came when they either needed to build a bigger church or start a new congregation. After much deliberation there was a consensus that Greeville would benefit from a different expression of the Episcopal Church so in 1978 a group chose to forge a new path in the ministry of Christ and the life of St. Timothy’s began…
1978
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church is founded as a new congregation, formed from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church to create a different expression of Episcopal ministry in Greenville.
Late 1970s
The congregation begins meeting without a permanent home, holding weekly services at a local Seventh-day Adventist Church.
1981
Land is purchased with the help of the Diocese of East Carolina. A former church building (St. James Episcopal Church from Ayden) is moved to the site, establishing the church’s first permanent home.
1980s–1990s
St. Timothy’s continues to grow as a parish rooted in a developing neighborhood, with a focus on family life, faith, and community.
2002
The congregation breaks ground on the current church building, marking a major step forward in the church’s growth and long-term presence in Greenville.
Today
Today, St. Timothy’s continues to grow and evolve, shaped by the same values that guided its beginning. With a focus on faith, fellowship, and community, the church looks ahead with intention, living out its mission and remain connected to one another. As each generation takes its place in the life of the church, that story continues to unfold.
