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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)

Three copies of the program for the Services for the 150th anniversary of the church, August 5 & 6, 1923

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…

These documents pertain to the South Worthington church; ceremony of date of dedication is 8/11/1903. George R. Moody, Pastor.

Three copies of the program for the Musical Service for the 150th anniversary of the church, August 5, 1923

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.

This paper was written by Ida Joslyn in 1975 and is about excommunication until 1885. There is a copy accompanying it. The subject is John Adams's excommunication. The original is four pages typewritten. refers to the case of Thomas 'Thinne' or…

Controversy over the location of the new Meeting House -- 'Should it be located on the site of the old Meeting House (corner of Harvey Road and Rte 112) or on land farther to the north.' Seventeen pages of Town Meeting notes referring to new Meeting…

Roaming Through Old Church Records' typewritten paper by Elizabeth Payne includees Church Organizatiion, The Covenant, Note for Genealogists, also includes one handwritten page on Reverend Pomeroy.

Copies of Vignettes of Church History used, one each month during the year leading up to the May 1988 rededication of the present church building in celebration of its centennial. Topics covered: 1. The earlier church buildings; 2) the first…

This letter written by James G.K. McClure recites memories of Worthington. It also states a refusal to a request from the Church to speak on July 31, 1930. The letter is dated August 11, 1930

This original typed 8-page paper, written in August1945, by E. H. Brewster, is on Rev. Jonathan Huntington. There is also a copy. Refer to 260/B/#687.

Transcript of talk for 50th anniversary of church building: Reminiscences of Mr. Huntington, and others. for Mr. Walter Stevens, by an old member (incog.) of the church. Handwriting is reminiscent of an older person's hand.

This is a handwritten report from the treasurer of the First Parish in Worthington Center. 1800s