Presbyterian General Assemblies

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History of Presbyterian General Assemblies--annual and now biennial meetings to review the work of the denomination and resolve controversies within the church. Featured image: Rev. Joan Salmon Campbell at the 202nd General Assembly, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 1990.

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Title:
1001 New Worshiping Communities.
Description:
Web site of the 1001 New Worshiping Communities. In June 2012, the 220th General Assembly declared a commitment to a churchwide movement that results in the creation of 1,001 worshiping communities over the next 10 years. Using new and varied forms of church for our diverse and changing culture, 1001 New Worshiping Communities aims to form new disciples of Jesus, transforming the denomination, and impacting the world.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Presbyterian Mission Agency. (creator)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Presbyterian Mission Agency.
Topics:
Church development, New., Presbyterian Church--Missions.
Geographic subjects:
United States.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:130160
Title:
106th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. photograph.
Description:
106th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A., Saratoga Springs, New York, May 1894.
Creator:
Epler & Arnold. (photographer)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (106th : 1894 : Saratoga Springs, N.Y.)
Geographic subjects:
Saratoga Springs (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:10484
Title:
112th PCUSA General Assembly, St. Louis, Missouri.
Description:
Members of the 112th PCUSA General Assembly, St. Louis, Missouri, 1900.
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (112st : 1900 : St. Louis, Mo.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Congresses.
Geographic subjects:
Saint Louis (Mo.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:88468
Title:
122nd General Assembly, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1910.
Description:
Delegates to 122nd General Assembly gathered on the Atlantic City boardwalk.
Creator:
George A. McKeague Co. (photographer)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (122nd : 1910 : Atlantic City, N.J.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Congresses.
Geographic subjects:
Atlantic City (N.J.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:120
Title:
134th General Assembly panoramic photograph.
Description:
Panoramic photograph of the commissioners to the 1922 General Assembly in Des Moines, Iowa, May 18-25, 1922.
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (134th : 1922 : Des Moines, Iowa)
Geographic subjects:
Des Moines (Iowa)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:10481
Title:
135th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A., Indianapolis, Indiana, May 17-23, 1923.
Creator:
Bretzman, C. F. (Charles F.), 1866-1934. (photographer)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (135th : 1923 : Indianapolis, Ind.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Government., Presbyterian Church--Clergy--United States--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Indianapolis (Ind.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:153458
Title:
140th General Assembly, Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., Tulsa, Okla., 1928.
Description:
Includes footage of commissioners, Lewis Mudge, Robert Speer; scenes outside of meeting; close-ups and group shots of meeting participants; aerial views of Tulsa; oil refineries; and First Presbyterian Church. Contains caption frames identifying participants.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (140th : 1928 : Tulsa, Okla.) (creator)
Subject names:
First Presbyterian Church (Tulsa, Okla.), Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Christian Education. Department of Budget Collection., Mudge, Lewis Seymour, 1868-1945., Speer, Robert E. (Robert Elliott), 1867-1947.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:82946
Title:
141st General Assembly, at St. Paul, Minn., reel 1
Creator:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (141st : 1929 : Saint Paul, Minn.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:301604
Title:
145th General Assembly panoramic photograph.
Description:
Panorama of the 145th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A., Columbus, Ohio, May 25-30, 1933.
Creator:
American Photograph Co. (photographer)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (145th : 1933 : Columbus, Ohio)
Geographic subjects:
Columbus (Ohio)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:10482
Title:
147th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. panoramic photograph.
Description:
Panoramic photograph of the commissioners to the 1935 General Assembly in Cincinnati, Ohio, along E. Fifth Street.
Creator:
John R. Murphy Co. (photographer)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (147th: 1935: Cincinnati, Ohio)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:10490
Title:
150th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. panoramic photograph.
Description:
150th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. Convention Hall, Philadelphia PA May 1938.
Creator:
Phillips Studio. (photographer)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (150th : 1938 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:10489
Title:
164th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. panoramic photograph.
Description:
Panorama of the 164th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A, New York, New York, May 22-28, 1952.
Creator:
Empire Photographers. (photographer)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (164th : 1952 : New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Congresses.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:10486
Title:
179th General Assembly, Portland, Oregon, May 1967.
Description:
Memorial Coliseum. Chartered buses took delegates from their central-city hotels across the Willamette River to the Memorial Coliseum, where they were welcomed by a huge sign and unusually fine facilities.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.)
Geographic subjects:
Portland (Or.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4011
Title:
179th General Assembly, Portland, Oregon, May 1967.
Description:
Lady at mike [sic], in audience. A commissioner speaks her mind. Though in the minority, the ladies gave good account of themselves in discussing issues.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Congresses.
Geographic subjects:
Portland (Or.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4023
Title:
179th General Assembly, Portland, Oregon, May 1967.
Description:
View across the city. The cleaner air of Portland looked good to many a Commissioner from smog-covered eastern cities. Weather was never better for an Assembly.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.)
Geographic subjects:
Portland (Or.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:3801
Title:
179th General Assembly, Portland, Oregon, May 1967.
Description:
Massed choirs from the Portland area provided musical inspiration for Commissioners and a large assemblage of visitors.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Congresses., Choirs (Music)
Geographic subjects:
Portland (Or.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4019
Title:
179th General Assembly, Portland, Oregon, May 1967.
Description:
Chartered buses took delegates from their central-city hotels across the Willamette River to the Memorial Coliseum, where they were welcomed by a huge sign and unusually fine facilities.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.)
Geographic subjects:
Portland (Or.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:3830
Title:
179th General Assembly, Portland, Oregon, May 1967.
Description:
Led by the Moderator, commissioners rise in thanksgiving and sing "Now Thank We All Our God" following successful vote which ratified Overture I embodying the text of the Confession of 1967. [Presbyterian Life, June 15, 1967, p. 17.]
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.), Smathers, Eugene Feland, 1907-1968.
Topics:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Confession of 1967., Presbyterian Church--Congresses.
Geographic subjects:
Portland (Or.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4312
Title:
179th General Assembly, Portland, Oregon, May 1967.
Description:
Sunday evening, an ecumenical service of worship was held, with leaders of many faiths in attendance.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Congresses., Interfaith worship.
Geographic subjects:
Portland (Or.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4018
Title:
179th General Assembly, Portland, Oregon, May 1967.
Description:
Chaplain at podium. The Church and Society Report brought forth extended debate. A highlight was Air Force Chaplain Ken Hamstra's support of the Vietnam Declaration of Conscience.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.), Hamstra, Ken.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Congresses., Military chaplains.
Geographic subjects:
Portland (Or.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4020

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