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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:
CEDEC Bulletins on persecution in Colombia, 1952-1957.
Description:
The Evangelical Confederation of Colombia (CEDEC) bulletins detailing Christian persecution and martyrdom in Colombia from March 24, 1952 through December 10, 1957. Bulletins are written in both English and Spanish.
Creator:
Confederación Evangélica de Colombia. (author)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Colombia Mission.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Colombia., Persecution--Colombia., Martyrdom--Christianity--Colombia.
Geographic subjects:
Colombia.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:144813
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, 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:
The creation of Catawba unit.
Description:
Presented to Catawba Presbytery April 13, 1977.
Creator:
Henderson, Elo L. (author)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Presbytery of Catawba.
Topics:
African American Presbyterians--History--20th century.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:110580
Title:
Synod of Catawba minutes, 1964.
Description:
Minutes of the seventy-seventh annual meeting of the Synod of Catawba, of the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, held in Westminster United Presbyterian Church, Laurinburg, N.C., June 24-26, 1964. 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:
Laurinburg (N.C.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:110328
Title:
Synod of Catawba minutes, 1970.
Description:
Minutes of the eighty-third annual meeting of the Synod of Catawba, of the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, and pro-re-nata meeting of the synod, February 3, 1970 (a non-delegated synod). Held in Saint James United Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, N.C. Including reports.
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:
Greensboro (N.C.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:110240
Title:
Synod of Catawba minutes, 1967.
Description:
Minutes of the eightieth annual meeting of the Synod of Catawba, of the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, held in Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Salisbury, N.C., June 28-30, 1967. 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:
Salisbury (N.C.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:110032
Title:
Remarks before the 85th Synod of Catawba.
Description:
Remarks before the 85th Synod of Catawba regarding the new budget process effective after January 1, 1973.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba.
Topics:
African American Presbyterians--History--20th century.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:109961

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