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History of Presbyterian and Reformed church governance, congregations, ministers, and theology. See the following related collections: Presbyterian General Assemblies; Church buildings; Protestant Reformation; and Sermons. Featured image: Synod of Catawba clergy and lay commissioners.

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Title:
Trends in Giving: 1964-1984.
Description:
Written by Rev. William S. Rowling, Associate General Director of the Support Agency/Mission Funding Unit.
Creator:
Rowling, William S. (author)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Communications and Funds Development--Archives., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Support Agency.
Topics:
Christian stewardship--Presbyterian Church., Christian giving--Presbyterian Church., Presbyterian Church--Missions.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:340963
Title:
Black Perspectives on Union with the Presbyterian Church, U.S.
Description:
Written by James H. Costen, January 1972.
Creator:
Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003. (author)
Subject names:
Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Presbyterian Church of the United States., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.
Topics:
African American Presbyterians., Christian union.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:300366
Title:
Preliminary Report from the Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church to the 216th General Assembly (2004) with Discussion Guide.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church. (creator)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly (216th : 2004 : Richmond, Va.), Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church--Archives.
Topics:
Discernment (Christian theology)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:288220
Title:
Guidelines and Definitions on Inclusive Language.
Description:
Report and recommendations adopted by the 197th General Assembly (1985) and reaffirmed by the 212th General Assembly (2000).
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Office of Theology and Worship., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church--Archives.
Topics:
Bias-free language., Language question in the church., Nonsexist language--Religious aspects.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:288203
Title:
Report of mission work at St. Augustine Presbyterian Church (Bronx, N.Y.), 1938.
Description:
Microfilm version of the report of mission work at St. Augustine Presbyterian Church (Bronx, N.Y.), 1938.
Creator:
St. James Presbyterian Church (New York, N.Y.) (creator)
Subject names:
St. James Presbyterian Church (New York, N.Y.), St. Augustine Presbyterian Church (Bronx, New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:182900
Title:
Trinity Presbyterian Church (Tallahassee, Fla.), 1955-1962.
Description:
PCUS Department of Negro Work subject file on Metz Rollins and Trinity Presbyterian Church (Tallahassee, Fla.)
Creator:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S. Board of Church Extension. Division of Negro Work. (creator)
Subject names:
Trinity Presbyterian Church (Tallahassee, Fla.), First Presbyterian Church (Tallahassee, Fla.), Rollins, J. Metz (Joseph Metz), 1926-2009.
Topics:
Race relations--Religious aspects--Christianity.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:181761
Title:
"Color Us Presbyterian:" The Challenge of Anti-Racism and Diversity in the Future of the PC(USA).
Creator:
Wilmore, Gayraud S. (Gayraud Stephen), 1921- (author)
Subject names:
Wilmore, Gayraud S. (Gayraud Stephen), 1921---Archives., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Foundation.
Topics:
Race relations--Religious aspects--Christianity., African American Presbyterians.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:160431
Title:
National Black Presbyterian Caucus mission design, 1987.
Description:
Includes an introductory letter written by Moderator Deborah J. Gambrell.
Creator:
Gambrell, Deborah J. (author)
Subject names:
Wilmore, Gayraud S. (Gayraud Stephen), 1921---Archives., National Black Presbyterians United.
Topics:
Race relations--Religious aspects--Christianity., African American Presbyterians.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:160390
Title:
Black Presbyterians United report to the session, 1977.
Description:
Black Presbyterians United report for 1977. Includes introductory letters written by the group's President, Rev. J. Jerome Cooper, and Moderator, Thelma C. D. Adair.
Creator:
Cooper, Jason Jerome. (author), Adair, Thelma. (author)
Subject names:
Wilmore, Gayraud S. (Gayraud Stephen), 1921---Archives., National Black Presbyterians United.
Topics:
Race relations--Religious aspects--Christianity., African American Presbyterians.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:160325
Title:
Synods of New York and Pennsylvania statistical reports, 1903.
Description:
Tabulation and the Treasury of Prayers.
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of New York., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Pennsylvania.
Topics:
Church statistics--United States., Worship programs--Statistics., Presbyterian Church--Liturgy.
Geographic subjects:
United States.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:131091
Title:
"Forms and Services" with annotations, 1904.
Description:
Partial report of the Special Committee on Forms and Services. From Rev. Dr. R.W. Peach, Camden, N.J.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Special Committee on Forms and Services. (author), Peach, Robert Westly, 1863-1936. (annotator)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Special Committee on Forms and Services., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.--Liturgy., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.--Prayers and devotions., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Book of common worship (1906)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Liturgy--Texts., Presbyterian Church--Liturgy committees., Worship programs., Presbyterian Church--Prayers and devotions.
Geographic subjects:
United States.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:130523
Title:
Draft reports to General Assembly, ca. 1905-1906 and undated.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Special Committee on Forms and Services. (author)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Special Committee on Forms and Services., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.--Liturgy., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Book of common worship (1906)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Liturgy committees., Worship programs.
Geographic subjects:
United States.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:130493
Title:
Church Service Society Papers, No. 1, 1899.
Description:
The report of an inquiry into the present conduct of public worship and the various orders of worship in actual use.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Church Service Society. (author)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.--Liturgy.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Liturgy., Worship programs.
Geographic subjects:
United States.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:130224
Title:
Synod of Catawba minutes, 1952.
Description:
Minutes of the sixty-fifth annual meeting of the Synod of Catawba, of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, held in Grier Heights Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N.C., October 15-17, 1952. Including reports. Certified copy.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba. (author)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba.
Topics:
African American Presbyterians--History--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Charlotte (N.C.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:111011
Title:
Synod of Catawba minutes, 1957.
Description:
Minutes of the seventieth annual meeting of the Synod of Catawba, of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, held in Barber-Scotia College, Concord, N.C., June 19-21, 1957. Including reports. Certified copy.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba. (author)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba.
Topics:
African American Presbyterians--History--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Concord (N.C.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:110970
Title:
Synod of Catawba minutes, 1959.
Description:
Minutes of the seventy-second annual meeting and training conference of the Synod of Catawba, of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, held in Barber-Scotia College, Concord, N.C., June 24-26, 1959. Including reports.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba. (author)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba.
Topics:
African American Presbyterians--History--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Concord (N.C.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:110843
Title:
Synod of Catawba minutes, 1943.
Description:
Minutes of the fifty-sixth stated session of the Synod of Catawba, of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, held in Second Presbyterian Church, Mocksville, N.C., October 20-21, 1943. Including reports.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba. (author)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba.
Topics:
African American Presbyterians--History--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Mocksville (N.C.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:110812
Title:
Synod of Catawba minutes, 1937.
Description:
Minutes of the Synod of Catawba, Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, held in Johnson C. Smith University Church, Charlotte, N.C., October 13-15, 1937. Including journal, reports, and addresses commemorating fifty years of Catawba Synod.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba. (author)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba.
Topics:
African American Presbyterians--History--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Charlotte (N.C)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:110779
Title:
Synod of Catawba minutes, 1966.
Description:
Minutes of the seventy-ninth annual meeting of the Synod of Catawba, of the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, held in Barber-Scotia College Auditorium, Concord, N.C., June 22-24, 1966. Including reports. Certified copy.
Creator:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba. (author)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba.
Topics:
African American Presbyterians--History--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Concord (N.C.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:110730
Title:
Synod of Catawba minutes, 1938.
Description:
Minutes of the fifty-first stated session of the Synod of Catawba, of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, held in Carver Memorial Church, Newport News, Va., October 12-14, 1938. Including journal and reports.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba. (author)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba.
Topics:
African American Presbyterians--History--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Newport News (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:110701

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