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Two letters written in 1887 and 1888. One lists new members of the church; the other pertains to Huntington's resignation and the dedication of the new church in 1888. in re Box 24f.

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…

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

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…

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…

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.

A five page typewritten article, including a poem 'When Sam'well Led the Singin'', by Eleanor Poter about the History of the Churches. identify - could be included in a presentation some day.

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.

Black and White postcard/photo of the First Congregational Church (colonial architecture) shown across from the Town Hall. The photo is in an oval shape. This postcard was taken from a scrapbook. A larger copy of this photo is in the…

newspaper clippings mounted on board, recto verso. Address given by Bisbee on the occasion of the centennial celebration, August 20, 1868; news record of memorial services for Rev. Bisbee, February 7, 1892; Dedication of Congregational church 1888.

Annual meeting at 150th anniversary celebration. A note of thanks especially Katharine and Susan Rice.

Pamphlet on organization of church at 150th anniversary.

Ordination of James Harold Burckes.

Commemorative service of town bicentennial

History of the church organ including program of organ recital, with George Bayley, organist.

100th anniversary of dedication of meeting house.

This paper, in Rice's handwriting, was delivered in Northampton at a special centennial meeting of the Worthington Auxiliary, for which she was Secretary. The paper is also a discussion of church missionary work

Relates to 50th Anniversary of the Congregational Church building. 'Throng attends observance at First Church'

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

Three items pertaining to & including copies of deeds of land owned by the church to Donovan & Spiess