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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:
Freedom in the Presbyterian Pulpit
Description:
Sermon preached by Rev. Henry Sloane Coffin at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church of New York City, November 16, 1924.
Creator:
Coffin, Henry Sloane, 1877-1954. (author)
Subject names:
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church (New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
Freedom of religion--Sermons., Liberty of conscience--Sermons., Presbyterian Church--Doctrines., Sermons, American--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356170
Title:
Hebrews 12:3, on the afflictions of the Hebrews.
Description:
Sermon preached by Rev. David Youngs, Setauket, Brookhaven, New York, December 1749.
Creator:
Youngs, David. (author)
Subject names:
Setauket Presbyterian Church (Setauket, N.Y.)
Topics:
Sermons, American--18th century.
Geographic subjects:
Setauket (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353380
Title:
Luke 15:3, on forgiveness of sins.
Description:
Sermon preached by Rev. David Youngs, Setauket, Brookhaven, New York, October 1749.
Creator:
Youngs, David. (author)
Subject names:
Setauket Presbyterian Church (Setauket, N.Y.)
Topics:
Sermons, American--18th century.
Geographic subjects:
Setauket (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353367
Title:
Earth, Earth, Earth hear the word of the Lord.
Description:
Sermon preached by Rev. David Youngs, Setauket, Brookhaven, New York, November 1749.
Creator:
Youngs, David. (author)
Subject names:
Setauket Presbyterian Church (Setauket, N.Y.)
Topics:
Sermons, American--18th century.
Geographic subjects:
Setauket (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353356
Title:
First Italian Presbyterian Church, New York, New York.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: 1st Italian P.C. beginnings New York.
Subject names:
First Italian Presbyterian Church (New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
Italian Americans--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:345469
Title:
St. James Presbyterian Church, Harlem, New York, 1928.
Subject names:
St. James Presbyterian Church (Harlem, New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Harlem (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:345468
Title:
Holly and KC Clark-Porter oral history, 2023.
Description:
Reverend Holly Clark-Porter and Reverend KC Clark-Porter discuss growing up in Texas; attendance of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary; their joint ordination service at First & Central Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, Delaware (Newcastle Presbytery); the pastoral capacities in which they've served the Church; and the barriers they faced during their ordinations and ministerial work. They reflect on the fight for marriage and ordination rights of LGBTQIA+ Presbyterians within the Church. Additionally, KC reflects on coming out as trans and life as a transgender man.
Creator:
Clark-Porter, Holly. (interviewee), Clark-Porter, KC. (interviewee), Shilstut, Natalie. (interviewer)
Subject names:
Clark-Porter, Holly., Clark-Porter, KC., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary., Presbyterian Welcome (Organization), First & Central Presbyterian Church (Wilmington, Del.)
Topics:
Ordination of gays--Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Ordination of lesbians--Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Homophobia., Same-sex marriage--Religious aspects--Presbyterians., Transgender men.
Geographic subjects:
El Paso (Tex.), Wilmington (Del.), Fredonia (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:345294
Title:
St. Albans Presbyterian Church confirmation class, Queens, New York, 1972.
Creator:
Howard Studios. (photographer)
Subject names:
St. Albans Presbyterian Church (Queens, New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians--New York--New York., Confirmation--New York--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Queens (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:345278
Title:
St. Albans Presbyterian Church confirmation class, Queens, New York, 1971.
Description:
Confirmation class: William Sylvester Taylor, Jr., Ellyn Ruth Duncan, Augustus Duncan, Jr., Paul Edward Jennings, Neil Alfred Austin, Caryl Denise King, Armanda Katherine Harper, Yvonne Marie Harper, Deborah Carol Howlett, Janine Eva Denegall, John Palmer Denegall, Lynn Marie Franklin, Veronica Evytte Rose, Karen Denise Robinson.
Creator:
Howard Studios. (photographer)
Subject names:
St. Albans Presbyterian Church (Queens, New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians--New York--New York., Confirmation--New York--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Queens (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:345277
Title:
St. Albans Presbyterian Church confirmation class, Queens, New York, 1970.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Class of 1970 Karen Beazer, Susan Brooks, Arnold Cooper, Gregoriann Daly, Robin Ellis, Maxine Frazier, Bernice Hargrove, Jacqueline Hunter, David Jennings, Constance Jones, Frederick Mays, Jeffrey Mays, Edward Wade, Martin Wilson, Jeffrey Cokley, Wayne DeLeston, Joanne Evans, Roger King, Byron Wade
Creator:
Howard Studios. (photographer)
Subject names:
St. Albans Presbyterian Church (Queens, New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians--New York--New York., Confirmation--New York--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Queens (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:345276
Title:
Hollis Presbyterian Church, Queens, New York, 1954.
Subject names:
Hollis Presbyterian Church (Queens, New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
Religious education--New York--New York., First communion--Presbyterians.
Geographic subjects:
Queens (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:345275
Title:
Hollis Presbyterian Church, Queens, New York, 1943.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Massid Choir [?]
Subject names:
Hollis Presbyterian Church (Queens, New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
Choirs (Music)--New York--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Queens (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:345274
Title:
Hollis Presbyterian Church, Queens, New York, 1961.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: 1961-Communicants Class Rev. Donald P. Scott Top Row - Left to right - Jerry Stroud, Wallace A. Wiegart, Robert C. Plows, Richard T. Durant, John A. DeSesa, Terence L. McNeil. Center Row - Left to right - Pamela L. Chandler, Diane Avernian, Marcia J. Brookins, Suzanna M. Baker Martin. First Row - Left to right - Nancy G. Eisenhardt, Angela Johnson, Diane Avernian, Nancy J. Underhill.
Subject names:
Hollis Presbyterian Church (Queens, New York, N.Y.), Scott, Donald P., Rev.
Topics:
Religious education--New York--New York., First communion--Presbyterians.
Geographic subjects:
Queens (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:345273
Title:
Hollis Presbyterian Church, Queens, New York, circa 1972.
Subject names:
Hollis Presbyterian Church (Queens, New York, N.Y.)
Geographic subjects:
Queens (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:345272
Title:
Hollis Presbyterian Church, Queens, New York, circa 1953.
Subject names:
Hollis Presbyterian Church (Queens, New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
Religious gatherings--New York--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Queens (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:345271
Title:
Hollis Presbyterian Church, Queens, New York, 1980.
Subject names:
Hollis Presbyterian Church (Queens, New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
Choirs (Music)--New York--New York., African American Presbyterians--New York--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Queens (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:345270
Title:
Hollis Presbyterian Church, Queens, New York, 1972.
Subject names:
Hollis Presbyterian Church (Queens, New York, N.Y.), Scott, Donald P., Rev.
Topics:
Religious gatherings--New York--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Queens (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:345269
Title:
Service of Installation for Rev. Irwin W. Underhill.
Description:
Program for the Installation Service for Rev. Irwin W. Underhill at First Presbyterian Church in Nunda, New York. Located forty miles south of Rochester, the village of Nunda was an all-white community. The Nunda Presbyterian Church was the first all-white Presbyterian congregation in the United States to call a Black pastor.
Creator:
First Presbyterian Church (Nunda, N.Y.) (creator)
Subject names:
Underhill, Irvin Windfield, 1896-1982--Archives., Underhill, Irvin Windfield, 1896-1982., First Presbyterian Church (Nunda, N.Y.)
Topics:
Installation (Clergy), African American clergy--New York--Nunda., African American Presbyterians--New York--Nunda.
Geographic subjects:
Nunda (N.Y.), Nunda (N.Y.)--Church history.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:345240
Title:
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church (Brooklyn, N.Y.) register, 1964-1973.
Description:
Register of Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn, New York. Organized in 1858 as Park Presbyterian Church by the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. (New School) Presbytery of Brooklyn. Changed their name to Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in 1862. Credit: Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church records, 2009.011, Brooklyn Historical Society.
Creator:
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.) (creator)
Subject names:
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians--New York (State)--Brooklyn., Church records and registers--New York (State)--Brooklyn., Marriage records--New York (State)--Brooklyn., Korean American Presbyterians--New York (State)--Brooklyn.
Geographic subjects:
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)--Church history., Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:343485
Title:
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church (Brooklyn, N.Y.) marriages, 1878-1909.
Description:
Register of Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn, New York. Organized in 1858 as Park Presbyterian Church by the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. (New School) Presbytery of Brooklyn. Changed their name to Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in 1862. Credit: Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church records, 2009.011, Brooklyn Historical Society.
Creator:
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.) (creator)
Subject names:
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians--New York (State)--Brooklyn., Church records and registers--New York (State)--Brooklyn., Marriage records--New York (State)--Brooklyn.
Geographic subjects:
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)--Church history., Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:343426

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