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1886 - 1943 (Creation)
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- Embro Congregational Church
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approx. 2 inches of textual records
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Administrative history
According to the publication Embro and Zorra 1858 – 1983: A Pictorial, the Embro Congregational Church was formed in 1872 following an obscure dispute over doctrine. The members originally use the recently vacated Presbyterian “auld kirk” in the village, before erecting a church of their own in 1877 at a cost of $6,000. This church was built directly across from the “ault kirk” and was used until 1904, when a fire destroyed the structure. It was quickly replaced, a year later, by a new building, which would later serve the Knox Presbyterian Church.
The members of the Congregational Church continued in their own building until1925, when they joined the church union, and was renamed Ebenezer United Church.
Eventually the congregation amalgamated with other Embro congregations and the building was sold to the local Presbyterian church. The congregation is believed to have closed around 1943.
Custodial history
The records were created and maintained by members of the Embro Congregational Church beginning in 1886. The records were handed down to Marion I. Wilks, whom in turn, donated the records to the Oxford County Archives in May 2023.
Scope and content
The fonds consists of records related to history and operation of the Embro Congregational Church. It is arranged into the following series:
Series 1: Minutes
Series 2: FinancialNotes area
Physical condition
Overall the records are in good condition, though a few of the bound volumes require some conservation work.
Immediate source of acquisition
The Oxford County Archives received the records from Marion Wilks in May 2023.
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- English
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The fonds is open to publish research. However, please contact the archivist responsible for the records regarding access, as some materials may be too fragile to handle. The Archives will make every effort to supply reference copies where feasible.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Copyright is held by the archives. Researchers are responsible for observing copyright regulations that may apply to the publication of their research. If you wish to publish any of this material, please contact the archivist responsible for the records.
The Archivist has the right to restrict reproduction if the material is in a fragile condition.
Finding aids
There is a detailed finding aid for this fonds. Please contact Archives Staff for further information.
Associated materials
RG3 Zorra Township fonds, Series 5: Village of Embro
COA41 Faith United Church fonds
COA110 Dereham Centre United Church fonds
COA111 Salford United Church fonds
COA166 Mt. Elgin Baptist Church fonds
COA195 Woodstock First Congregational Church fonds
Accruals
Further accruals are not expected.
General note
For more information please see Fond F1671 Ebenezer United Church (Embro, Ont.) fonds of the United Church of Canada Archives: https://catalogue.unitedchurcharchives.ca/ebenezer-united-church-embro-ont-fonds
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- Embro Congregational Church (Subject)
- Ebenezer United Church (Subject)
- Embro Congregational Church Young People's Society (Subject)