Congregational Library

Records Management & Preservation for Congregational Churches

There is still time to register for the workshop on Records Management & Preservation to be held February 27 from 9:30-12:30. Please contact Susan Thomas at 617-523-0470 x 4 or by email sthomas@14beacon.org. The fee is $10.00.

Archivist, Jessica Steytler covers basic archival arrangement, writing and maintaining records management policies, preservation and digital issues. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in discussions with other record keepers.

Brown Bag Lunch Discussion with Author, Jonathan Page, February 25

Author Jonathan Page discusses his recently published book, Ringing the Gotchnag: Two American Missionary Families in Turkey, 1855-1922. This narrative, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society,  details how and why missionary policy changed while illuminating a fascinating tale of New England Christians in the land of the sultan.

Jonathan is a graduate of Harvard College and Yale Divinity School. An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, he is the Epps Fellow in the Memorial Church, Harvard University.

Jonathan will be available to sign copies of his book. A few copies will be available for sale at the event. Bring your lunch and join us at noon for an informative and engaging discussion. Free and open to the public.

Growing Deeper Roots: Exploring the History of the Congregational Tradition

What is Congregationalism, and why is it important? This three week mini course will provide a quick orientation, a time-line, and plenty of time for discussion of one of the nation's most influential religious traditions.

 

Peggy Bendroth, historian of American religion and Director of the Congregational Library, welcomes all students at all levels for a weekly class covering three centuries, from Congregationalism's English Puritan roots to the denominational merger that created the United Church of Christ in 1957. Program fee: $45 for all 3 weeks. Advance registration is required.

 

For additional information or to register contact Susan Thomas at 617-523-0470 or sthomas@14beacon.org

Web Tools Workshop Canceled

The Church 2.0: Web Tools for the Tech Savvy Christian workshop on Thursday, February 5 has been canceled. Please check our web site for other events.