St. David’s Church was established as one of the earliest Eucharistic-centered parishes in the nation. A commitment was made to for the celebration of the Eucharist to be the focus of the worship service.

Bishop Goodrich Fenner began planning for the new parish in southwest Topeka during the summer of 1951. The city had experienced suburban growth in the area following World War II. Individuals attended an organizational meeting on February 24, 1952, despite a winter storm, and voted unanimously to establish the mission. The name St. David’s was chosen since the first service was held the day after the Feast of St. David. That service, on March 2, 1952, was held in the vacated Seabrook Elementary School at the corner of 19^th and Mission Street. Rev. Carlton Clark, the Bishop’s Chaplain, officiated in the school’s second floor where the larger classroom chairs were located. A small coatroom served as the sacristy.

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