Church history.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on the institutional history of the church. Works on the Christian religion including its origin, beliefs, practices and influence treated collectively are entered under [Christianity.]
Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:
Berkeley, CA. Grace North Church records, 1891-2016.
Collection
Identifier: RG5473
Abstract
The North Grace Church’s origins began at a meeting on June 28, 1892 with twenty-four “charter members.” The newly formed church, then called the Congregational Church of North Berkeley, was led by Rev. David F. Taylor. The church closed as North Congregational Church in 1992. The church returned in 1995 as Grace North Church and remained open until 2023. This collection contains various records from across Grace North Church and includes topics like vital statistics, church reports and...
Dates:
1891-2016
Boston Committee on the Celebration of the Quadricentennial papers, 1917. : [manuscript]
Collection
Identifier: MS4913
Boston, Mass. Green Street Church records, 1822-1844. : [manuscript]
Collection
Identifier: RG1066
Dates:
1822-1844
Boston, Mass. Mariners' Church records, 1837-1865. : [manuscript]
Collection — Box Small 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: RG1067
Dates:
1837-1865
Boston, Mass. Park Street Church records, 1804-1976, 2009
Collection
Identifier: RG1284
Abstract
The beginnings of Park Street Church date to 1804 when a "Religious Improvement Society" began holding weekly lectures and prayer meetings in Boston. Collection includes vital statistics, church records, Park Street Society and financial records, voluntary organizations, historical materials, Shawmut Church records.
Dates:
1804-1976, 2009
Bremen, Ind. First Congregational Church records, 1872-1905. : [manuscript]
Collection
Identifier: RG5243
Dates:
1872-1905
Charles I. Button's What is a Congregationalist, 1934. : [manuscript]
Collection
Identifier: MS5181
Chicago, Ill. Grand Avenue Congregational Church records, 1911-1929. : [manuscript]
Collection
Identifier: RG5262
Dates:
1911-1929
Chicago, Ill. Waveland Avenue Congregational Church records, 1876-1980.
Collection
Identifier: RG5222
Abstract
The church was first gathered in 1876 under the leadership of Andrew Brotherstone. In 1894, the Waveland Avenue Congregationalist Church officially joined the associated Chicago area Congregationalist churches. In 1961, the church joined the United Church of Christ. The church served its community until 1982 when it permanently closed. The collection includes board reports, financial records, and administrative records.
Dates:
1876-1980