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First United Methodist Church of Durango History Collection

This digital collection is a sample of items from the physical collection of the First United Methodist Church of Durango History Collection. It presents several items of church history from 1945 to 1981. This collection was digitized by Baylee Suskin whose work has been graciously funded by the Mountain Sky Archives and History Commission.

: "A Thousand Tongues To Sing: Methodism in Colorado," 1970; Historical booklet created by Rev. Duane Smith in 1970 with history of the church from 1881-1970 with a list of ministers who served in that time

: "Durango Dedicates One -- Breaks Ground For One," 1975; Clipping from a local newspaper with photographs announcing the dedication service and ground breaking services of 1975

: Booklet of Church Services, 1945-1946; Booklet created by Rev. Homer Root in his 16th year of service to the Durango First Methodist Church in 1945 listing the church services, programs, officers, and members

: Booklet of Photographs of Ground-Breaking and Consecration, 1970; Booklet of photographs surrounding the new construction in 1970

: Centennial Celebration Dinner Program, 1981; Dinner program for the centennial celebration held April 25, 1981

: Centennial Celebration Worship Bulletin, 1981; Worship service bulletin from the centennial celebration held April 24-26, 1981

: Church Directory, 1979; Church Directory with photographs of members, services, and history

: Consecration Service Bulletin, 1975; Worship service bulletin from the consecration service held September 28, 1975

: Dedication Service Bulletin, 1975; Order of worship bulletin from the dedication service held April 6, 1975

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