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Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Address: 1326 4th Street NW Elk River, MN 55330 The church was established in Orono in 1858.The original name of Trinity Church was suggested by J. H. Foster, one of the builders, in honor of the oldest church in his native town of St.John's, New Brunswick. The church was admitted into the union with the Diocese of Minnesota in 1859, represented by Oliver Kelley (his farm is a Minnesota Historical Society site in Elk River).The original church site was at 1915 Second Street.The church building was moved in 1878 across the street from the present site. The present building was erected in 1891. The Star News at that time reported: "Tuesday last witnessed the dedication of another beautiful little church in Elk River, and adds another mark of civilization to our town." The church was renamed Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Elk River in 1962. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church was founded over 120 years ago in 1859 by the Century Congregation and evolved in 1891 by the Century Church. Holy trinity was built in 1890-1891. In 1979 Holy Trinity called The Reverend Margo Maris as one of the first woman rectors in the country. Women have been very welcome at Holy Trinity, as four women priests have served Holy Trinity since the late 1970s. Union Congregational Church, United Church of Christ Address: 1118 4th St NW, Elk River, MN 55330 Union Church was established in 1875. The church was built in 1881 at a cost of$54,000. It is the oldest church building in Elk River. A stained glass window was installed in 1919 in memory of those serving in World War I from Elk River. The window shows the Angel of Life and Flanders Field. In 1923, nine memorial windows were in-stalled. These windows have the names of those who served in World War I. Those with a gold star indicate the person died in battle. Union Congregational was built in 1881. The beautiful stained glass windows that were put in in 1919 are in memory of those who served in WWI. Nine memorial windows were created and each window has the names of the veterans. The Union Congregational Church building was built in 1875. The beautiful New England style church has been in Use for over 135 years. The Union Congregational Church is one of the oldest in Elk River, and welcomes visitors who enjoy stain glass windos for prayer and worship. Built in 1881, located on 1118 4th St NW.