Unitarian Churches of Brooklyn collection 1860-1938

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Unitarian Churches of Brooklyn collection 1860-1938

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Although the doctrines of Unitarianism come from 17th century Europe, Unitarianism in America during the 19th century was influenced by several American theologians including Boston based preacher William Ellery Channing (1780-1842). The first Unitarian gathering was held in Brooklyn in 1833. Between 1835 and 1900 numerous Unitarian societies and churches were established in Brooklyn. The Unitarian Churches of Brooklyn collection contains records of five Unitarian churches located in Brooklyn, N.Y. The collection spans the years 1860 to 1958 and includes annual reports, registers, yearbooks, directories, sermons, programs, and various publications.

0.31 Linear feet; in three quarters of one manuscript box.

Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6329936

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First Unitarian Church of Brooklyn (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)

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In June 1833, forced between choosing a ferry ride to Unitarian services in Manhattan or attending services of a different denomination in Brooklyn where they would be refused communion, a group of ten men (John Frost, Josiah Dow, George Blackburn, William H. Carey, William H. Hale, Henry Leeds, Seth Low, Alexander H. Smith, and Charles and Thomas Woodward) set to forming a Unitarian society in Brooklyn. The First Unitarian Congregational Society of Brooklyn was incorporated two yea...

Third Unitarian Congregational Society of Brooklyn (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w67z1wg2 (corporateBody)

Although the doctrines of Unitarianism come from 17th century Europe, Unitarianism in America during the 19th century was influenced by several American theologians including Boston based preacher William Ellery Channing (1780-1842). Channing was one of the first theologians to introduce the principles of Unitarianism to New Yorkers. In 1819, in response to an address given by Channing in the City of New York, the first Unitarian church was established in the city. Origi...

Flatbush Unitarian Church (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.).

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6zb4wr3 (corporateBody)

Although the doctrines of Unitarianism come from 17th century Europe, Unitarianism in America during the 19th century was influenced by several American theologians including Boston based preacher William Ellery Channing (1780-1842). Channing was one of the first theologians to introduce the principles of Unitarianism to New Yorkers. In 1819, in response to an address given by Channing in the City of New York, the first Unitarian church was established in the city. Origi...

Second Unitarian Church (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6gg6bvm (corporateBody)

Although the doctrines of Unitarianism come from 17th century Europe, Unitarianism in America during the 19th century was influenced by several American theologians including Boston based preacher William Ellery Channing (1780-1842). Channing was one of the first theologians to introduce the principles of Unitarianism to New Yorkers. In 1819, in response to an address given by Channing in the City of New York, the first Unitarian church was established in the city. Origi...

All Souls Universalist Church (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.).

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6p715tn (corporateBody)

Although the doctrines of Unitarianism come from 17th century Europe, Unitarianism in America during the 19th century was influenced by several American theologians including Boston based preacher William Ellery Channing (1780-1842). Channing was one of the first theologians to introduce the principles of Unitarianism to New Yorkers. In 1819, in response to an address given by Channing in the City of New York, the first Unitarian church was established in the city. Origi...