Rev. Calfee is the son of Henry Calfee and Margaret Elizabeth Cannon. [Son Tsar Calfee states on his death certificate that his father was "Walker W. Calfee." Several censuses state otherwise.]
The following is part of a history written by Mildred Dornan:
The Richmond, California First Methodist Episcopal Church, the first Christian church in Richmond, was constructed after a great storm which destroyed a tent structure. David W. Calfee, pastor from 1904-1909, led the congregation to build the sanctuary that we enjoy today. Grandpa Tzar Calfee, [third son of Rev. David W. Calfee], told the story in this way: "A popular prostitute named Rose passed away. She was a baptized Catholic, but father Scanlon refused to do her funeral. Her friends called on Pastor Calfee who was glad to oblige and the service was celebrated. That evening the owner of the largest saloon in town came to the pastor's house. He emptied a bag on the dining table, counting out $95 collected from the various saloons. Pat Deane then added a $5 gold piece to make it an even $500." This money was used to buy building materials to begin construction of the current church. Again, volunteer labor was critical to the success of the project. Pastor Calfee put on his overalls and helped where needed with hauling and hammering. Construction was completed in 1906.
The following is part of a history written by Mildred Dornan:
The Richmond, California First Methodist Episcopal Church, the first Christian church in Richmond, was constructed after a great storm which destroyed a tent structure. David W. Calfee, pastor from 1904-1909, led the congregation to build the sanctuary that we enjoy today. Grandpa Tzar Calfee, [third son of Rev. David W. Calfee], told the story in this way: "A popular prostitute named Rose passed away. She was a baptized Catholic, but father Scanlon refused to do her funeral. Her friends called on Pastor Calfee who was glad to oblige and the service was celebrated. That evening the owner of the largest saloon in town came to the pastor's house. He emptied a bag on the dining table, counting out $95 collected from the various saloons. Pat Deane then added a $5 gold piece to make it an even $500." This money was used to buy building materials to begin construction of the current church. Again, volunteer labor was critical to the success of the project. Pastor Calfee put on his overalls and helped where needed with hauling and hammering. Construction was completed in 1906.
Rev. Calfee is the son of Henry Calfee and Margaret Elizabeth Cannon. [Son Tsar Calfee states on his death certificate that his father was "Walker W. Calfee." Several censuses state otherwise.]
The following is part of a history written by Mildred Dornan:
The Richmond, California First Methodist Episcopal Church, the first Christian church in Richmond, was constructed after a great storm which destroyed a tent structure. David W. Calfee, pastor from 1904-1909, led the congregation to build the sanctuary that we enjoy today. Grandpa Tzar Calfee, [third son of Rev. David W. Calfee], told the story in this way: "A popular prostitute named Rose passed away. She was a baptized Catholic, but father Scanlon refused to do her funeral. Her friends called on Pastor Calfee who was glad to oblige and the service was celebrated. That evening the owner of the largest saloon in town came to the pastor's house. He emptied a bag on the dining table, counting out $95 collected from the various saloons. Pat Deane then added a $5 gold piece to make it an even $500." This money was used to buy building materials to begin construction of the current church. Again, volunteer labor was critical to the success of the project. Pastor Calfee put on his overalls and helped where needed with hauling and hammering. Construction was completed in 1906.
The following is part of a history written by Mildred Dornan:
The Richmond, California First Methodist Episcopal Church, the first Christian church in Richmond, was constructed after a great storm which destroyed a tent structure. David W. Calfee, pastor from 1904-1909, led the congregation to build the sanctuary that we enjoy today. Grandpa Tzar Calfee, [third son of Rev. David W. Calfee], told the story in this way: "A popular prostitute named Rose passed away. She was a baptized Catholic, but father Scanlon refused to do her funeral. Her friends called on Pastor Calfee who was glad to oblige and the service was celebrated. That evening the owner of the largest saloon in town came to the pastor's house. He emptied a bag on the dining table, counting out $95 collected from the various saloons. Pat Deane then added a $5 gold piece to make it an even $500." This money was used to buy building materials to begin construction of the current church. Again, volunteer labor was critical to the success of the project. Pastor Calfee put on his overalls and helped where needed with hauling and hammering. Construction was completed in 1906.
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