History of interdenominational and interfaith cooperation, including the work conducted by the following organizations: Religious News Service, National Council of the Churches of Christ, American and Foreign Christian Union, American Sunday School Union, Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America, and Home Missions Council of North America. Featured image: Delegates of the World's First Religious Parliament, Art Palace, Chicago, Illinois, September 21, 1893.
Text transcribed from caption: Delegations meet to discuss the agenda and
constitution. Women play a prominent role.
Creator:
Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Topics:
Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Christian women--Ohio--Cleveland.
Text transcribed from caption: Bishop G. Oxnam + Greek Orthodox priest
reaches to do their part.
Creator:
Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America., Oxnam, G. Bromley (Garfield Bromley), 1891-1963.
Topics:
Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Bishops--Ohio--Cleveland.
Text transcribed from caption: Turning over gavels to nearby elected leaders.
Creator:
Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Topics:
Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland.
Text transcribed from caption: Many arrived early for the opening session,
deeply grateful that they were able to outwit the snowstorm that seemed bent
on defeating the event.
Creator:
Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Topics:
Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland.
Text transcribed from caption: After registration and getting settled,
delegates visited exhibits. Delegates were inspired by challenging posters
and educational displays in the convention halls and rooms.
Creator:
Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Topics:
Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland.
Text transcribed from caption: It was heartening to see youth delegates
participating in all sessions.
Creator:
Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Topics:
Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Christian youth--Ohio--Cleveland.
Text transcribed from caption: Music and song played an important role at all
sessions. Led by ROSA PAGE WELCH of Chicago (Mrs.)
Creator:
Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America., Welch, Rosa Page, 1900-1994.
Topics:
Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Singers--Illinois--Chicago., African American women singers--Illinois--Chicago.
Text transcribed from caption: Opening session. Story of the Birth of the
National Council of Churches. The colorful international and inspirational
atmosphere of the Assembly Hall decorations awakened high hopes and deep joy.
Creator:
Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Topics:
Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Auditoriums--Ohio--Cleveland.
Opening session of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the
United States of America. Sign in the auditorium reads, "This Nation Under
God".
Creator:
Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Topics:
Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Auditoriums--Ohio--Cleveland.
Text transcribed from caption: The scene that symbolizes the historic event.
The opening session in the proved a memorable event of inspiration and
dedication. Auditorium symbols awaken importance of gathering.
Creator:
Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Topics:
Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Auditoriums--Ohio--Cleveland.
Text transcribed from caption: Dr. Franklin C. Fry presiding over Act of
Constituting the National Council- Listening to Delegations replying "We do!"
Creator:
Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America., Fry, Franklin Clark, 1900-1968.
Topics:
Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland.
Text transcribed from caption: Opening 1st session. Auditorium - stage.
Simbols, the Cross, one altar gave the auditorium of a sanctuary.
Creator:
Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Topics:
Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Auditoriums--Ohio--Cleveland.
Text transcribed from caption: The welcome and the events that followed made
everyone forget the weather. The "Welcome" signs and warm treatment in
Celeveland made up for bad weather. The "Welcome" has special meaning.
Creator:
Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Topics:
Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland.
Text transcribed from caption: Dr. Ralph W. Sockman gave keynote address.
Message: THIS NATION UNDER GOD. His message was a personal challenge to
followers of Christ. (See Constituting Convention Book for Session)
Creator:
Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America., Sockman, Ralph W. (Ralph Washington), 1889-1970.
Topics:
Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland.
Text transcribed from caption: Newly elected Officers of Council.
Creator:
Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Topics:
Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland.
Text transcribed from caption: A wonderful place for such a conference.
Cleveland's famous auditorium where sessions were held for the most
representative Protestant body ever gathered in USA up to this date.
Creator:
Kofold, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Topics:
Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Snow--Ohio--Cleveland.
Text transcribed from caption: Life in Cleveland was slowed down- People
warned not to drive- to stay home- Not the warm, lovely city delegates
expected.
Creator:
Kofold, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Topics:
Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Snow--Ohio--Cleveland.
Barnhouse, Donald Grey, 1895-1960--Archives., NBC Advisory Council., Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America., National Religious Radio Committee.
Related to Donald Grey Barnhouse's weekly radio program produced out of Tenth
Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia.
Creator:
Barnhouse, Donald Grey, 1895-1960. (author)
Subject names:
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America--Archives., Barnhouse, Donald Grey, 1895-1960., Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc., Tenth Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Topics:
Religious broadcasting--Christianity., Radio sermons.