Creede, Colo. Creede Congregational Church records, 1892-1954.

Collection

Identifier: RG5501

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the earliest administrative records for the Congregational church in Creede, Colorado. The church records contain meeting minutes, a history of the first 20 years of the church, baptismal records, membership records, correspondence related to the Sunday school, and a letter related to the 50th anniversary of the church building's cornerstone laying.

Dates

1892-1954

Creator

Creede Congregational Church (Creede, Colo.) (Organization)

Restrictions on Access

Access to this collection is unrestricted and open to the public.

Restrictions on Use

Items in this collection are subject to U.S. Copyright Law. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine the copyright status of collection items and to secure any permissions necessary for their reproduction and publication. Requests for permission to publish material must be discussed with the archivist or librarian.

Historical Note

The history of Creede, Colorado, as a town, begins between 1889 and 1891 when the discovery of rich mineral deposits resulted in the settlement’s population increasing from 600 to more than 10,000. In 1892, the town of Creede was incorporated. Rev. Horace Sanderson, a missionary minister from the Congregational Home Missions office, delivered the first sermon in town on January 10, 1892. Almost a year later, the first baptism was recorded on November 20, 1892, by Rev. Milton M. Frantz. On June 10, 1893, Rev. William T. Patchell preached his first sermon. Under Patchell, the church was formally incorporated on August 5, 1894.

The first cornerstone for the first church building was laid on May 30, 1905. The sanctuary was in use by the following winter and the dedication service for the church building was held on June 30, 1912. “The Red Church” building has been the Creede Congregational Church’s sole church building. The Creede Congregational Church, now known as the Creede Community Church, is a member of the United Church of Christ and continues to serve the community today.

Extent

0.18 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

In 1892, the town of Creede was incorporated. Rev. Horace Sanderson, a missionary minister from the Congregational Home Missions office, delivered the first sermon in town on January 10, 1892. Under Rev. William T. Patchell, the church was formally incorporated on August 5, 1894. The first cornerstone for the first church building was laid on May 30, 1905 and “The Red Church” had its dedication on June 30, 1912. The Creede Community Church, is a member of the United Church of Christ and continues to serve the community today. This collection contains the earliest administrative records for the Congregational church in Creede, Colorado, and includes meeting minutes, membership records, and baptismal records.