Collection: First Presbyterian Church of Kent, WA | ArchivesSpace Public Interface

Scope and Contents

Minutes, Ledgers, Financial, and Congregation Records

Dates

Creation: 1889-2017

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use

Conditions Governing Use

This collection is open for use

Biographical / Historical

First Presbyterian Church of Kent was founded in 1889 with Rev. Jack McMillian serving as pastor and Rev. Dr. George F. Whitworth as one of the organizing officers. The church was renamed Olivet Presbyterian Church on October 3rd, 1913. Shortly after, the church was renamed again to Emanuel Presbyterian Church, but quickly returned to Olivet Presbyterian Church. In 1959, the members voted to reinstate the original name, First Presbyterian Church of Kent. The church closed in 2017 due to dwindling membership and a lack of funding.

Extent

4.5 Cubic Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains the records of First Presbyterian Church of Kent from its opening in 1889 to its closing in 2017. The collection primarily includes session minutes and ledgers as well as directories and publications.