Our History

All Saints Episcopal Church Cincinnati – A History 

The beginning of All Saints Church dates to 1911 when services were held by the Rev. Francis Richey, from Good Shepherd Church in Norwood. During the following years, those interested in the Episcopal Church met in local homes on Friday evenings. In 1917, they were designated a “preaching station.” The name All Saints was chosen – the congregation met in several buildings in Pleasant Ridge and along Montgomery Road. Their first service as All Saints was on Palm Sunday, 1917. The congregation met in one room next door to the post office on Ridge Avenue that was rented for $10 per month.

Early in 1918, All Saints became a mission of the Diocese of Southern Ohio. In 1927 All Saints moved to its present location into a new building consisting of a church and a parish house. This building was constructed so that the congregation could grow. In 1945, All Saints was accepted as a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio.  In 1950, the parish was outgrowing its buildings so plans started for an addition to the building. Construction was started in 1952 – in the cornerstone of the building the congregation placed a copper box that held memories of the parish from that period. The addition was completed in 1953 and the congregation continued to grow – the parish almost doubled in size during the 1950’s and 1960’s. There were a number of youth programs, scouting troops, and church school programs. In the 1970’s membership declined however a strong commitment to ecumenical and neighborhood community has been part of the life of All Saints through the years. We continue these historic commitments and are seeking to walk in the way of Jesus. All Saints is beginning a new chapter as we continue to cultivate relationships and serve our neighbors. We hope you might join us!