Old Colony, 1827-1997
Scope and Contents
Records include: 20th century annual reports contain reports from the moderator, Committee on Church and Ministry, Committee on Christian Education, Missions Committee, Women's Fellowship of Old Colony District, treasurer and Nominating Committee and a directory of churches and ministers; some years also contain reports from the Southeast Area Council, Committee on Church and Community, and Committee on Church and Mission. Early records of the scribe are likely to contain financial records, constitutions, bylaws, membership records and committee records; in the late 20th century, these records can be found in the annual reports.
Dates
- 1827-1997
Creator
- Old Colony Ministerial Assocation. (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access to this collection is unrestricted and open to the public.
Historical Note
The Old Colony Ministerial Association was organized in 1827 for the New Bedford area. The Old Colony Conference of Churches was organized in 1856. The Conference consisted of the church pastor and two delegates for each of the churches connected with it. In 1920, the two separate groups consolidated to form the Old Colony Association of Churches and Ministers. The group renamed itself a few more times after the United Church of Christ formed: in 1970 renamed the Old Colony United Association of Congregational and Christian Churches and Ministers of the United Church of Christ. It settled on Old Colony Association, Massachusetts Conference, United Church of Christ t in 1997 it is still an active group within the state conference.
Extent
38 Folders
Language of Materials
From the Record Group: English
Abstract
The Old Colony Ministerial Association was organized in 1827 for the New Bedford area. The Old Colony Conference of Churches was organized in 1856. This collection consists of annual reports, constitutions, bylaws, membership records and committee records, and ministerial standing records.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by the following series: Association, Minister’s Union, and Association/Conference.
Acquisition Information
Bulk of deposit by E. E. Craig in 1981, accrual added by Virginia Child, 2016. See collection file for details.
General
Originally listed under following ID Number: RG0117.
Processing Information
Collection was originally processed by archival staff in 1997. Reprocessed by Jessica Steytler, 2017, using DACS Second Edition.
Creator
- Old Colony Ministerial Assocation. (Organization)
- Old Colony Conference of Churches. (Organization)
- Old Colony United Association, UCC. (Organization)
- Old Colony Association of Churches and Ministers. (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository