Paradox, Colo. First Congregational Church records, 1911-1999.

Collection

Identifier: RG5503

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the administrative and membership records of the First Congregational Church in Paradox, Colorado, as well as records documenting the history of the church and its building. The records include a volume of church records, which includes vital member records, a church history, two photographs of the church building around the time of the church's dissolution, and records relating to the dissolution of the church.

Dates

1911-1999

Creator

First Congregational Church (Paradox, 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

In about 1910, Congregationalist Rev. Trompin came into Paradox, Colorado, on horseback as the first mainline Protestant minister. In subsequent visits to Paradox, Trompin brought Rev. Munro who held services at the Paradox school house. Through them, Rev. James Walker came to Paradox to organize the First Congregational Church. The church was formally organized on February 19, 1911.

In the early years of the church, the Sunday school and Ladies Aid Society were established by members. Worship continued in the town’s schoolhouse until 1954. Two years prior, land had been donated to build a church building, and after about two years of construction, the dedication service for the building was held on August 22, 1954.

The First Congregational Church in Paradox was dissolved in 1998, and the church building was given to the Paradox Fire Protection District in Paradox, CO.

Extent

4 Folders

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The First Congregational Church in Paradox, Colorado, was organized on February 19, 1911 with Rev. James Walker as the first minister. Worship was held in the Paradox school house until 1954 when a church building was constructed on land donated to the church. The church was dissolved in 1998 and the church building was given to the Paradox Fire Protection District in Paradox, CO. This collection contains the administrative and membership records of the First Congregational Church in Paradox, Colorado, as well as records documenting the history of the church and its building.