What if I told you that St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church started in a trailer? Yes, you heard right, a mobile home trailer. In 1970, six courageous families came together with a dream. They purchased a plot of land in what was then a quiet, semi-rural part of northeast Tarrant County. Their vision? To establish St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church.
These families, filled with faith and determination, held their first services in a humble mobile home trailer, surrounded by a cow pasture! It was a testament to their belief that a church is not defined by bricks and mortar, but by the spirit of its congregation. Can you imagine the scene? Cows grazing nearby, the sounds of nature blending with hymns and prayers. This went on for almost a decade, a testament to their unwavering faith. They even received a historic church building from Bishop Davies in 1976, the original St. Philip’s building from south Dallas. Sadly, it was destroyed in a fire just weeks after being moved to Keller.
However, the setback did not dampen their spirits. They rallied once again, holding services in a trailer while diligently raising funds. Their perseverance finally paid off in 1982 when a new church building was completed. St. Martin-in-the-Fields continued to thrive. By 1989, it had grown into a self-sufficient parish, no longer requiring financial support from the diocese. Their journey is a testament to the power of faith, community, and resilience. From a simple trailer to a thriving parish, St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church continues to be a beacon of hope and spiritual sanctuary in the heart of Keller, Texas.