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First United Methodist Church of Colorado Springs History Collection

This digital collection is a sample of items from the physical collection of the First United Methodist Church of Colorado Springs History Collection. This Colorado church was known as the First Methodist Episcopal Church when it began, then later became the First United Methodist Church of Colorado Springs in 1968. This collection presents forty-two items of church history from 1912 to 1986, including photographs, worship service bulletins, and a term paper written for the Iliff School of Theology by the resident pastor in 1947 on the "Ideal Finance" for a church, having had fortunate financial success here. Also featured are three items from the 100th Anniversary of the the church in 1971. This collection was digitized by Baylee Suskin whose work has been graciously funded by the Mountain Sky Archives and History Commission.


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Colorado Springs District Methodist
Monthly publication "devoted to the spiritual and administrative interests of the Colorado Springs District, Colorado Conference."
Colorado Springs Methodist Church Gets Face Lifted
Newspaper clipping from 1950s about the church being remodeled, which took place in 1955-1956
Consecration Service Program
Consecration service program for the new building on September 18, 1966
Cover Letter to Bishop Cushman
Cover Letter from E. B. Simmons to Bishop Ralph S. Cushman accompanying the 75th Anniversary of Methodism in Colorado History of the church
Easter Sunday Bulletin
Easter Sunday Bulletin from March, 28, 1948 with Dr. C. E. Albertson presiding
Financial Program of the First Methodist Church of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Church finance class assignment at Iliff School of Theology using the First Methodist Church of Colorado Springs as an example
First Methodist Builds Million Dollar Church After Long Planning Program
Newspaper clipping from the day the new sanctuary opened, with photos and description of the kitchen
First Methodist Sanctuary Consecration January 8 -- To Cost One Million Dollars
Newspaper clipping about the remodeling of the church in 1955-1956
Fortieth Anniversary Service Men's Glee Program
Men's Glee Program 40th Anniversary Service Program with Fritz Funk directing
Invitation to the Consecration Service
Invitation and program for the consecration service for the new building on September 18, 1966 and 95th Anniversary service

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