St. Clement's Church, El Paso

St. Clement’s Church is one of the oldest Anglican congregations in the border region. The parish was founded in 1870, when the Rev. Joseph Wilkin Tays began holding Episcopal services for local residents. As the community grew, the congregation needed a more permanent place of worship. In 1882, members built a wooden chapel that served the parish for several years while plans developed for a larger and more durable church building.

The present church was built in the early twentieth century. The cornerstone was laid in 1907, and the building was completed in 1908. It was designed by architect S. E. Patton in the Gothic Revival style. Built from local bluestone, the church includes pointed arches, tall windows, and a bell tower.

Inside, the church has a central nave that leads toward the altar, following a layout common in Anglican worship spaces. Stained-glass windows bring color and light into the interior and depict scenes from Christian tradition. Wooden furnishings and simple details create a calm setting for worship. In 2007, the congregation joined the Anglican Church in North America, and the church continues to hold regular services and community activities today.