A copy of the address given by Rev. John H. Bisbee on December 18, 1863. It was delivered on the 25th anniversary of his becoming pastor of the First Congregational Church. It was printed by Trumbull & Gere Printers, Northampton
Two copies, Confession of Faith, Covenant, and Articles of Agreement of the Worthington First Congregational Church, adopted April 1, 1771 and published by vote of the Church, December 31, 1841
These manuals are small, green with the title on the cover. WHS has 31 copies. Manual dated 1871, published by Springfield Press of Union Printing Company.
Two copies of the Program for the 100th Anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the present Congregational church on August 30, 1987. This service conducted by Rev. Luther Pierce is based on the original (see 260/ / #526). Efforts to open…
This communion service occurred July 11, 1971. A chronology of the history of the Church is on the back of the program. (copy attached to printed form in record book) (Example of information: The third meeting house was built in 1825 and burned in…
Copy of a one page program of singing that occurred on Wednesday evening, June 12, 1895 at the Congregational Church, Miss Harriet Brewster, organist. Also May Gurney (Ted Porter's grandmother)
This booklet honors the ceremony of the Dedication of the Vestry at the South Worthington Church, August 11, 1903, George R. Moody, pastor and Chairman of the Day was Russell H Conwell, organist: Lora Adams. Included are photos of Vestry members and…
Gold border with purple print. Hattie Bisbee teacher to Granville Capen 'for good lessons during four weeks.' Very likely a card recognizing Sunday School accomplishments.
Prov. 4: 5-9 'Precious wisdom' purple and pink 'Death of a Pious Teacher' Blue border, black print Also known as Inspirational cards, often passed out at funerals.
This receipt is addressed to Elsie V. Bartlett postmarked 1906, Springfield, MA. Cost $218.07. There is a note on envelope that the 1960 carpet cost $2,800.
Written on lined paper, this document records a talk given at a Church supper in 1891 by the son of the man who auctioned off pews to pay the cost of remodeling the Colonial Church in 1870. GIVES A LIST OF THE LOCATIONS OF MEETING HOUSES. According…
This 2-page typewritten paper is based on 260/B/#778. It is written by Elizabeth Payne, probably for the Papers of Worthington. It is called 'Worthington's First Minister.' There is also a second copy in a slightly different format.