St. John's Reformed Church (Fort Wayne, IN)

Collection

Identifier: Church RG 086

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The St. John's Reformed Church collection consists of one box containing: - Bulletins, 1944-1993 - Church Records (original): Baptisms, 1844-1848; Confirmations, 1845; Marriages, 1844-1848; Deaths, 1844-1848; Directories, 1969, 1977 - Constitutions, 1845 (in original record book) - History: General; Anniversary Celebrations, 1894-1944; News Clippings - Newsletters, 1952-1968 (incomplete) - Parochial Reports, 1963 - Photographs - Programs & Activities: Informational Brochures - Committees: - Building Committee, 1953 - Consistory. Minutes, 1846-1854, 1980 (some in original record book) - Memorial Committee, 2001 - Auxiliary Organizations: - Youth Fellowship. Programs, 1958

Dates

Creation: 1844 - 2001

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical / Historical

In 1983 St. John's UCC merged with Grace UCC of Fort Wayne, IN. Pastors who have served include: 1848-1854 J. Bossard 1855-1868 J. W. Klein 1868-1873 F. R. Schwedes 1874-1875 A. Krahn 1876-1894 Carl Schaaf 1895-1917 John H. Bosch 1917-1921 W. C. Beckman 1921-1941 F. H. Rupnow 1941-???? John William Myers

Extent

1 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

German

Additional Description

Related Materials

For: Additional copy of Church Records, 1844-1848 SEE ALSO: Microfilm #53 For: Gavel made from a piece of St. John's Reformed Church, Fort Wayne, IN in which the Synod of the Northwest was organized on May 28, 1867 SEE ALSO: Artifact #361 in location AB1-C For: Information regarding Grace Reformed Church SEE ALSO: Church RG 256