Unitarian Church of Montpelier (Church of the Messiah) records, 1835-1978.

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ArchivalResource

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Church of the Messiah (Montpelier, Vt.). Unitarian Church of Montpelier (Church of the Messiah) records, 1835-1978.

Title

Unitarian Church of Montpelier (Church of the Messiah) records, 1835-1978.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/36056888

Abstract

The records in this collection cover roughly the first hundred years of the activities of the Church of the Messiah, later called the Unitarian Church of Montpelier, Vermont. This collection includes records of the construction of the building, pastoral activities, official business, and the activities of church organizations, especially women's groups. The collection also includes one record book from a predecessor organization, the First Universalist Church.

Extent

5 linear ft. (3 boxes)

Holding Repository

Vermont Historical Society

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7376791

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Nichols, William Stanley.

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Church of the Messiah (Montpelier, Vt.). Afternoon Alliance.

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First Universalist Church (Montpelier, Vt.)

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Church of the Messiah (Montpelier, Vt.)

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The Church of the Messiah was incorporated as an independent liberal religious body in Montpelier, Vermont, in December 1864. Its members claimed Universalist and Unitarian ties but chose a name with no denominational affiliation. The Independent Meeting House Society was then incorporated for the purpose of building and maintaining the church edifice, which was erected at the corner of Main and School streets in 1865. The church was designed by Thomas W. Silloway of Boston, architect for Vermon...