Emmanuel Presbyterian Church Spokane
Scope and Contents
Major Section Box # Introduction and Inventory 1 History 1 Administration 1 Session: Minutes 1-3 Deacons: Minutes 3 Trustees: Minutes 3 Committees 3-4 Christian Education 3-4 Missions 4 Finances 4 The Congregation 4-6 Congregational Meeting Reports 4 Members 4 Newsletters 4-5 Organizations 5 Sunday School 5 Worship 5-6 Sunday Bulleting 6 Greater Urban Parish Project 6 Oversize: Christian Endeavor: Minutes 7 Addendum: Rev. Garth Steele Sermons
Dates
- Creation: 1908-2002
Language of Materials
Materials are inEnglish
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is not restricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Collection is open for use.
Historical Note
The church was dedicated in June 1909 and Rev. Leo Totten was the first pastor. A new sanctuary was built in 1913 under Rev. David W. Ferry. In 1947 the original church was replaced with a new Christian education unit under Rev. Garth Steele. Under Rev. Richard Redfield, a new sanctuary was dedicated in 1955.
Extent
6.5 Cubic Feet (8 boxes)
Abstract
This collection contains the minutes from Session, Board of Trustees, Boards of Deacons, Christian Education, Empire Builders, The Quilters, and the Women’s Association. There are also attendance records for the adult Sunday school, Bible Class, and Worship. Rev. Garth Steele’s sermons are also arranged alphabetically. Additionally, there is correspondence from committees and Bertha Hoffman-Rudolph while in prison. There is also “The Messenger” the church newsletter from 1985-1994.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church 1926 W. Chelan Ave. Spokane, WA 99205 509-326-1252
- Title
- Emmanuel Presbyterian Church Spokane
- Date
- © 2001, 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Whitworth University Archives and Special Collections Repository