No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here. United Church Of Christ - Massachusetts Conference
No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.

Workshops for Inquiring Minds - Congregational Library

Start date: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Start time: 10
End date: Thursday, April 12, 2012
End time: 3:00 pm

The Congregational Library is excited to announce two workshops for local churches on April 12, 2012.

Growing Deeper Roots

 

What is Congregationalism and why is it important?
This one day seminar will provide a quick orientation, a timeline, and plenty of time for discussion about one of the nations most influential religious traditions.Join us for this class covering three and a half centuries, from Congregationalisms English Puritan roots to the denominational merger which created the United Church of Christ in 1957.

Join historian Peggy Bendroth for this class covering three and a half centuries, from Congregationalism's English Puritan roots to the denominational mergers and divisions which created the national organizations as they exist today.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

$20, includes lunch and study materials

Records Management: Basics For Church Collections

This program will give you basic principles and resources to organize, assess, and process your records. We will discuss how to create a records management policy, and point out important issues for electronic records.

This one day session is composed of a presentation from 10 a.m. -12 p.m., followed after lunch by individual assistance and research time.

Bring in a sample of your Church's records to receive document specific advice on organization and preservation!

Associate Archivist Cristina Prochilo will lead this important session.

Advanced registration is required for this event. $20.00 includes a flash drive with the presentations and lunch. Visit our website to register, or email mwbook@14beacon.org.


 

Location / Address

Congregational Library & Archive
14 Beacon Street
Boston, Massachusetts  02108

Directions

Visitors are strongly advised to use public transportation. Those visitors who do intend to drive in are welcome to call the library if parking infromation or directions are needed. The nearest MBTA stop is Park Street Station, at the intersection of the Red Line and Green Line. Upon exiting Park Street Station, turn left and walk up Park Street, toward the Massachusetts State House. Turn right on Beacon Street. The Library is located on the second floor of 14 Beacon Street. It is less than a five-minute walk from Park Street.

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