Abstract

The Bay State Congregational Women's Fellowship was founded in 1963 with the objective of promoting fellowship and cooperation amongst the women of the Congregational Churches in Massachusetts. Its records document the history and activities of the organization including its constitution, bylaws and dissolution from 1963 to 2001.

Abstract The Chicago Training School for Women (CTSW) was founded by the combined efforts of Florence Fensham and housed within the Chicago Theological Seminary. Fensham wanted to provide women with an opportunity to receive education and training for professional positions with the Congregational Church. Starting in 1909, the Chicago Training School for Women would continue providing its services until 1926, when women were able to attend the Chicago Theological Seminary. This collection includes...

Abstract The Council of Congregational Women of Connecticut was organized on October 2, 1928. The organization changed names numerous times over the course of its history but on May 13, 1997, became the Connecticut Women of the United Church of Christ. From the time of the organization’s founding in 1928, it divided itself into districts representing four geographical regions in Connecticut: the Eastern district, the Hartford district, the Litchfield district, and a fourth district called the New...

Abstract

A Congregational church was officially formed in Halifax in 1734, with 53 founding members. A second meeting house was built in 1852. In 1842 a Ladies Sewing Circle was organized and continued to be central to church life. The Halifax Congregational Church is now a member of the United Church of Christ, and continues to serve the community today. This collection consists of early administrative records for the Congregational Church and the associated parish in Halifax.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains diaries (journals), extracts from sermons, readings, and letters from 1793-1835. Contained in 8 handmade books. One letter contains an essay entitled "On the Millenium" which mentions Jonathan Edwards. One journal is an arithmatic book attributed to "Sukey Counce Hunt." Also contains correspondence between the author's parents, Mary (Counce) Hunt and Daniel Hunt, which chronicles life in Boston during British occupation, and a diary of Mary Hunt's.