Churches -- West Virginia -- Randolph County

Overview The records and papers of a Randolph County church the Helvetia German Evangelical Reformed (later Zion Presbyterian), containing minute books, treasurer records, newsletters, correspondence and photographs. The early records of the Helvetia church are in German, the original language of the immigrant Swiss pioneers and founders of the church and Helvetia. The records are reflective of the struggles of the congregation in financing and constructing the church building and becoming affiliated...

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The minute books of a Randolph County church recording minutes to session meetings, the church governing body composed of elected church officers such as elders and deacons. The minutes refer to disciplinary actions, admittance of new members, and the hiring of ministers. There are also church newsletters which contain information on weddings, funerals and social activities of the church.