Source document detailing the history of st-nicholas-midland-tx in Midland, TX.

Key Eras

• Founding (1956–1964): Outgrowth of Holy Trinity, breaking ground on Princeton Ave on April 15, 1956. Rev. Richard Neal served as Vicar, becoming the first Rector in 1958.
• Liturgical Growth (1964–1979): Rev. James L. Considine introduced weekly communion, new liturgies, and music. Paid off the original mortgage in 1975.
• Outreach & Facilities (1979–1987): Under Rev. Joseph H. Schley, Jr., the parish expanded facilities and sponsored a Cambodian refugee family of ten.
• The Move (1988–2001): Under Rev. Jon Stasney, the parish purchased land on Loop 250, moving to the new site in January 2001.
• The Schism & Second Life (2003–2005): Following the 2003 General Convention, the rector and 90% of the congregation left for the Diocese of Uganda in 2005. 30 remaining members, joined by 30 from Holy Trinity, relaunched the parish on June 5, 2005, under Bishop C. Wallis Ohl, Jr. and interim priest Rev. Frank Swindell.