Northeast corner
The nave was built in 1911. As mentioned by a placque on the north wall of the nave, the adjoining churchyard is a burial place for ashes.
St. Paul's front porch.
St. Paul’s photogenic front porch feature three arches, the reverse of the rear window, two doors with stained glass windows and a small rose window.
Southeast corner of St. Paul's.
View of the southeast transept from the Memorial Garden.
Entrances to Parish Hall and to Loaves & Fishes
The Parish Hall hosts Sunday Coffee Hour and varioius church activities. The food bank Loaves and Fishes has fed the hungry of Union County since 1983.
Inside the Nave
This scene shows the nave, facing the altar. The lectern is to the left. The choir section is in the middle. The pulpit is to the right.
Rear window featuring "St. Paul on Malta".
Until 1921 this was the rear of the church. The orientation was reversed when some parishioners complained about the image of a viper above the altar.
Altar with window portraying "Christ the Good Shepherd."
This window was placed in the church in 1921, when extensive remodeling was done. One of the major changes was to move the Altar from the east to the west end of the church, and this window was installed over the Altar at that time.
Entrance to the Memorial Garden.
Located on the former site of the first rectory, the Memorial Garden contains The Columbarium and restful seating.
The Sundial
Comlpleted in 1990, The Sundial served as a landmark for outdoor, social-distanced services during the COVID Era.
St. Francis Garden
This area is specifically utilized for the annual Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi celebration.
Labyrinth
Dedicated in 2023, the Labyrinth is a place of comfort for people of all faiths in downtown Monroe. It occupies the site of the former Laney-Lee house.
The Little House
Reputedly the oldest (or second oldest) structure still standing in Monroe, the Little House serves as a stage for outdoor events.
