Nairobi, Kenya Colony--An autonomous Presbyterian Church of East Africa was established at a simple ceremony in St. Andrew's Church here with the Rev. R.G.M. Calderwood elected as its first moderator. In this photo, Mr. Calderwood, a recognized expert on the Kikuyu Tribe, addresses the congregation after his election. The new United Church comprises the former (native) Presbyterian Church of East Africa and the Church of Scotland's Overseas Presbytery of Kenya Colony.

Hawkins, Dudley. (photographer)
Kenya Information Office. (photographer)

1956
February 15, 1956

still image

photographs

photograph : black-and-white ; 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches

Presbyterian Church of East Africa.
Religious News Service--Archives.

Kikuyu (African people)

Nairobi (Kenya)
Africa--Kenya--Nairobi City--Nairobi

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Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982.

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RNS RG 1, RT 1040, Box 57, Image No.18735; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA

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