Atlanta, Ga., February 16, 1904

Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees held this evening at the residence of Mr. J.C. Peck, 97 Ivy Street.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Watts.

Present: Messrs. Watts, Peck, St. Amand, Harding and Mrs. Daniels.

Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved.

Treasurer submitted the following report:
Receipts from Jan. 1, 1904 to Feb.16, 1904: $165.15
Disbursements from Jan.1, 1904 to Feb.16, 1904: $153.91
Amount in hands of Treasurer: $11.24

Mr. Harding reported church attendance as follows:
Jan 24 – 50
Jan 31 – 40
Feb   7 – 48
Feb 14 – 42
Average 45

Chairman Watts announced the following committees for the year 1904:

• Finance: J. G. St. Amand, Chairman,  Geo. H. Crafts, John L. Moore, Hamilton Douglas, Mrs. Alice Daniels
• Care of Church Property: J.C. Peck, Chairman, A. F. Walker, Frank Lederle
• Music: Mrs. A.M. Lederle, Chairman, Mrs. B.F. Longley, Mrs. C.H. Behre
• Church Operation: Rev. C.A. Langston

There being no further business, meeting adjourned.

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J.E. Harding, Clerk

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Atlanta, Ga., February 14, 1904

At a church meeting held after the regular services this morning, the new service book was unanimously adopted, and the Pastor was instructed order seventy-five (75) copies at forty cents a piece, the bill to be paid by popular subscription from the members, it was further voted that the service books now in use be forwarded to the Chattanooga Church by express, charges prepaid, with the compliments of the Atlanta church.

There being no further business, meeting adjourned.

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J.E. Harding, Clerk

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Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 8, 1904

The regular monthly business meeting of the Board was held on Feb 8, 1904.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer reported a balance on hand of $76.56

It was found that a balance of $42.50 was owing on 1903 salary.   It was moved that a warrant for $62.50 in full of January 1904 salary. Warrant for $53.00 was voted to pay balance on note owing Dr. McGlauflin.

A warrant for $8.50 was voted to pay for music to Feb 1st.  Mrs. Allen $8.50 and Mrs. Bass $3.00.

There being no further business to cover before the meeting, the same adjourned.

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J.C. Bond, Secy

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Atlanta, Ga., January 19, 1904

Regular meeting of Board of Trustees held this evening at the residence of Mr. J.C. Peck.

Present: Messrs. Moore, Peck, Crafts, Walker, St. Amand, Russell, Harding, Mrs. Daniels and Rev. C.A. Langston.

Minutes or the previous meeting real and approved.

The Clerk then announced the election of the following officers by the church at the annual meeting held January 11, 1904.

• Trustees three years: J.C. Peck, George H. Crafts and J.S. Russell
• Advisory Committee: W. J. Govan, Mrs. Meta Foster
• Treasurer: J.G. St. Amand
• Clerk: J.E. Harding
• Superintendent Sunday School: Hamilton Douglas
• Ass’t Superintendent Sunday School: Geo. H. Crafts
• Members holding over Trustees for one year: A.F. Walker, Frank Lederle, Mrs. Chas. Behre.
• Members holding over Trustees elected for two years: John L. Moore, Julius R. Watts and Mrs. Alice Daniels.

The Board then organized by the election of Julius P. Watts as Chairman. Chairman Watts being absent, Mr. John L. Moore was elected Chairman Pro tem.

Mr. St. Amand moved that a note of thanks be tendered Mr. John L. Moore the retiring Chairman, for his untiring zeal ant the wise manner in which he has conducted himself as Chairman of the Board for the past two years – Carried

The Treasurer made a verbal report from the report submitted at the annual meeting he also stated to the Board that in his opinion enough money would be raised to meet the current expenses of the Church for the year 1904, which he assumed would he some sixteen hundred dollars.

The Clerk reported church attendance as follows:

Dec 20 – 44
Dec 27 – 48
Jan   3 – 40
Jan 10 – 65
Jan 27 – 58

Mr. John L. Moore stated that he had talked with Supt. Douglas regarding the intention of’ the Sunday School to paint the church, and Mr. Douglas reported that it was the intention of the Sunday School to raise the funds by entertainments to have the work done.

Rev. Mr. Langston reported that the cost of painting covenant on wall near pulpit would be $14.60, he also called attention to new service book recently issued by the A.U.A. the book was examined by the members present, all giving their hearty approval of it.

Mr. St. Amand moved that the action of the Board in appointing a Committee empowering said committee to have the covenant painted on wall which was to he paid for by popular subscription, be rescinded, in lieu of covenant that the Board recommend to the Church the adoption of and purchase of 75 copies of the new service books to be paid for by popular subscription – Carried.

Contributions from members of the Board for the purchase of the new service books were as follows:

J.C. Peck: $3.00
John L. Moore: $3.00
Geo. H. Crafts: $3.00
J.G. St. Amand: $3.00
J.S. Russell: $3.00
A.F. Walker: $1.00
J.E. Harding: $1.00
Rev. C.A. Langston: $1.00
Julius R. Watts: $2.00

Mr. Watts’s amount being suggested by Mr. St. Amand in all 20.00.

Upon motion of Mr. Crafts the Pastor was authorized to have two hundred slips with the church covenant printed – Carried.

Mr. St. Amand moved that the Pastor be allowed to expend $2.50 a month or as much thereof as might be needed for printing calendar of monthly services, etc. – Carried.

The Treasurer was instructed to renew subscription in the Hotel Church Directory with Wm. W. Fiske, Philadelphia for the year 1904 at a cost of $6.00 per year.

Mr. St. Amand moved that if the new service books were adopted by the church, that it be suggested that the church present the service books now in use by the church to the Church in Chattanooga, Tenn. presided over by the Rev. Marion Ham, the books being sent by express charges prepaid with compliments of the Atlanta church – Carried.

There being no further business, meeting adjourned.

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J.E. Harding, Clerk

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Atlanta, Ga., Jan 17, 1904

Immediately after the sermon today there was a called business meeting of the church for the purpose of voting upon certain names for membership in the church.  Dr. McGlauflin then presented the following names:

• Mrs. J.R. Francis
• Mrs. Laurie Francis
• Mr. D.W. Esterlins
• Mrs. Eula Esterins

On motion which was duly seconded there four persons were elected unanimously active members of the church.

Mr. & Mrs. J.R. Francis united with the church were welcomed by the pastor after which the communion service was observed.

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J.C. Bond, Secy.

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Atlanta, Ga. January 11, 1904

The Annual meeting of the church of Our Father was held this evening in the Sunday School room, and was called to order at 9:00 P.M. by  Chairman John L. Moore.

Present: Messrs. Moore, Douglas, St. Amand, Lederle, Young, Govan, Jackson, Harding, Rev. C.A. Langston, Rev. Marion Pamm of Chattanooga, Tenn., and the following ladies: Mrs. Spencer, Daniels, Foster, Govan, Beardsley, Behre, Jackson, Moore, Lederle and Miss Dixon and Misses Edwina and Elinor Behre.

Minutes of the last annual meeting read and approved.

Some discussion was had regarding committee appointed at last annual meeting to get up a new roll of church membership, it was finally voted that, the same committee be continued and given further time.

The Treasurer submitted his report of the receipts and disbursements during the year, a detailed report of which will be found following the regular minutes. The report was approved and ordered spread on the minutes.

Report of Clerk was read, in which it was shown that, the church attendance for 46 Sunday’s was 2,264, or an average of 49 for each Sunday service.

Report of President of Woman’s Alliance was read by Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Langston being unable to attend, owing to sickness.

Report of Treasurer of Woman’s Alliance was also read.

Report of Secretary and Treasurer of Sunday School was read by Douglas, Miss Martin being unable to attend the meeting.

Report of Chairman of John Moore of Board of Trustees was read.

All reports rendered were interesting and of an encouraging nature were received, approved and ordered spread on the minutes where they will be found following the regular minutes in full.

Report of he Pastor was made by Mr. Langston in a ringing talk, in which he gave his views as to the manner in which the church as a body and he as a Unitarian minister should gain the respect and confidence of the community. It should not be by fighting other denominations, but by joining them in all  work, the Pastor Mr. Langston as an illustration cited his course in the controversy brought about by the Evangelical Minister’s Association in reference to the Ministers of the Unitarian and Universalist Churches participating in the rally union religious meetings held during the Lenten season of 1903.

Rev. Mr. Langston avoided all controversy, though the papers placed their columns at his disposal, he attended the meetings regularly, and by his course made many friends among the Ministers of the different denomination in the city.

Rev. Mr. Langston outlined his plan of work for the coming year.

First: He hopes to have the Rev. Thomas Slicer with us during the month of March.

Second: He favored holding a series of Sunday evening meetings in say four different parts of the city, these meetings to be held in some hall or room that might be secured for the purpose, the meetings to be advertised in each section by circulars distributed from house to house in the locality, Mr. Langston thought by this method the membership of the church could be greatly increased during the year.

The Pastor’s remarks were heartily endorsed by the meeting – a vote of thanks was given him – and promise of aid and support assured in his proposed work.

Mr. St. Amand moved that the Pastor’s salary be fixed at $1200.00 for the year 1904 – carried. Committee on nominations suggested the election of the following officers:

• Pastor: Rev. C. A. Langston
• Trustees for three years: Geo. H. Crafts, J.C. Peck, J.S. Russell
• Advisory committee: W.J. Govan, Mrs. Metta Foster
• Treasurer: J.G. St. Amand
• Superintendent of Sunday School: Hamilton Douglas
• Ass’t Supert: Geo H. Crafts

It was moved and seconded that the Clerk cast the ballot for ticket as presented as a whole. Carried.

Hamilton Douglas moved that the old books now in the Library be turned over to the Sunday School, either to sell or to give away as might be deemed best.  Carried.

Mr. Langston reported $8.00 in his hands proceeds from the of Voices of Light.

Mr. St. Amand moved that the money be turned over to the Sunday School- Carried.

Mr. St. Amand as Treasurer and Chairman of the finance Committee, explained the amount necessary to be raised for the support of the Church work for 1904, fixed the sum at $1600.

A list was then prepared and $665.00 pledged by the members. Mr. Douglas on behalf of the Sunday School stated that they intended to paint the church during the year.

Mr. Douglas then in behalf of the members of the congregation, presented Treasurer St. Amand with a beautiful loving cup, as a slight token of their appreciation for his services to the Society. Mr. Douglas in presenting the token made a happy and touching little talk.

Mr. St. Amand in receiving the token responded in a like manner.

The meeting then adjourned after which light refreshments were served by the ladies.

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J.E. Harding

Treasurer’s Report

Report of the Treasurer from January 1, 1903  covering receipts and expenditures for the year ending December 31, 1903.

Receipts	Amount
Sunday collections	$253.49
John L. Moore	$75.00
Geo. H. Crafts	$75.00
J.S. Russell	$25.00
Woman’s Alliance	$125.00
G.H. Behre	$29.00
J.G. St. Amand	$75.00
American Unitarian Assoc.	$400.00
Elinor S. Langston	$50.00
Clarence A. Langston	$25.00
Miss Hattie Martin	$10.00
Hamilton Douglas	$50.00
Miss Sarah G. Whaley	$25.00
Mrs. Alfredo Barilli	$10.00
Mrs. Metta V. Foster	$10.00
Special Collection A.U.A.	$58.76
Sanborn Lecture	$12.50
J.C. Peck	$50.00
Miss Emily Yates	$5.00
Ralph H. Brown	$15.00
Sale of Books	$15.00
Lucy B. Additon	$3.00
Julius R. Watts	$25.00
Mrs. A.M. Lederle	$10.50
J.E. Harding	$10.00
Angie Harding	$5.00
Mrs. Ida Harding Beardsley	$5.00
Mrs. G. W. Johnson	$5.00
J.B. Young	$3.00
Dr. C. E. Hall	$10.00
Harold Moore	$5.00
A.F. Walker	$20.00
Earl Moore	$10.00
R.G. Hitt	$5.00
W.J. Govan	$8.34
Conference Collection	$12.92
Conference Entertainment: Miss Sarah G. Whaley: $10.00, Geo. H. Crafts: $5.00, J.G. St. Amand: $5.00, J.C. Peck $5.00	$25.00
Sub Total Receipts	$1,556,51
Jan 1 amount in hands of Treasurer (Home of Incurables fund)	$14.50
Total Receipts	$1,571.01

 

Disbursements	Amount
Rev. C.A. Langston on salary account	$1,203.50
Mrs. A.M. Lederle organist	$72.50
John L. Moore for Home of Incurables	$20.00
A.U.A. Annual Contribution	$50.00
Expense account light, fuel, etc	$79.31
Janitor	$81.75
Board delegates to Conference	$13.00
Sunday school (sale of books)	$15.00
Insurance on church property	$20.05
Disbursements	$1,555.11
Amount in hands of Treasurer	$15.90
Less Conference Collection	$12.92
Amount in hands of Treasurer for general use	$2.98
Rev. C.A Langston
Salary fixed for 1903	$1,400.00
Less Payments	$1,203.50
Amount due Rev. C.A. Langston	$196.50

Clerk’s Report

During the year the following meetings have been held: Annual Meeting  Jan 12, Quarterly meetings in April and October, Special meetings were held Oct 13th and 26th to consider Pastor’s resignation.

Also a Special or Call meeting was held Sunday Dec 27th to elect a nomination committee.

Regular Trustee meetings were held in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, June, Sept, Oct and Dec making 9 meetings during the year.

The church attendance for the 46 Sundays of the year total up 2,264, bring average attendance of 49 per Sunday.

Respectively,

<signed>

J.E. Harding

Woman’s Alliance Report

The Woman’s Alliance has met twice a month during the year with the exception of July and August.  Starting the year with 27 members we have now have 33 with an average attendance at regular meetings of 18.  The committees consisting House, P.O. Mission (Archivist: Post Office Mission), Free Kindergarten etc. have been most efficient.

In February the Alliance took charge of a reception to Dr. and Mrs. Slicer.  We gave one afternoon to discussion and talk on the Consumers League.

In March came the birthday Party on March 23rd.  Rabbi Marx gave an instructive talk on the Baron Hirsh Charities.

In April, instead of the usual sale each member was given a dollar from the treasury to double or treble as best one might for the Easter offering.  There came the talk by <Archivist Note: this section of the notes is obscured and not readable). It also responded liberally toward Mrs. Emmons on the Florence ??? House.

In October the Alliance furnished refreshments for the reception to the S.S. (Sunday School) Superintendent.  The usual meeting of the month was given to Mr. Langston who began a course of talks with Spencer’s Data of Ethic as a basis.

In November came the Conference and the collation. (Archivist: collation: a light, informal meal.) Instead of the annual fair, each member voted to give $2.00 to the treasury.

The Kindergarten committee appointed two ladies to furnish a lunch one day a month to the Magnolia St. School and also arranged for the children to have a happy Christmas time with candy, fruit, etc.

A number of appeals from the church have been responded to. The Alliance has helped furnish the Unitarian Room at the Hospital for Incurables. Its also responded liberally toward the Depart Matron Fund (Archivist: Unsure of this transcription), this subscription however was refused on account of the evangelical restrictions of the City Mission. Each year $5.00 is given to the Free Kindergarten Association.

The Alliance has so far turned over to the church treasurer toward church expenses $125 for 1903.  It is hoped a little more can be turned over for the same purpose at the next meeting. All members have worked in perfect harmony and good fellowship.

It is hoped the coming year will be one of greater usefulness and consecration to our church. Respectively submitted,

<signed>

Elinor S. Langston, President

Treasurer’s Report on the Woman’s Alliance

Atlanta Jun 11, 1904, Treasurer’s report on the Woman’s Alliance of the Unitarian Church for the year 1903.

Receipts
Balance in the Treasury from 1902	$33.86
Due for 1903	$16.00
Proceeds of Birthday Party	$23.11
Proceeds of Party at Mrs. Douglas	$4.01
Proceeds of Party at Mrs. Govan	$1.50
Cash turned in for sales	$4.60
Easter Offering	$65.30
Sale of Rugs	$5.80
Thanksgiving Offering	$27.50
Total	$181.68

 

Paid out during 1903
To Church Treasury	$125.00
Loaned to Ladies of Investment	$19.00
Paid to House Committee	$11.00
Paid to Kindergarten	$6.50
Paid for Weaving Rugs	$4.50
Paid to Post Office Mission	$2.30
Donations to Outside Alliance	$1.00
Incidental Expenses	$5.09
Balance in Treasury	$7.29
Total	$181.68

 

Sunday School Report

Unitarian Sunday School.

Secretary’s Report for the year 1903.

In rendering a report to the Sunday school for 1903, it shall be my endeavor to give in as brief manner as possible, a general review of the year’s work. Election of officers for the year was held Jan. 4th – the offices of Supt. and Asst. Supt. being nominative – subject to a vote of the Church, according to its Constitution. Officers elected were as follows:

• Supt. Mr. Hamilton Douglas
• Asst. Supt. Mr. Ben Longley
• Secy & Treas. Miss Hattie Martin
• Organist, Miss Ellinor Behre
• Rev. Mr. Langston and Mrs. Longley having charge of the music and singing

At the beginning Of the year our Classes numbered five, as follows:

• Young Peoples’ Class, Teacher: Mrs. Hamilton Douglas
• Advanced Interned, Teacher:  Mrs. Chas. H. Behre
• Intermediate, Teacher: Mrs. Geo. Johnson
• Advanced, Primary, Teacher:  Mrs. Meta Foster
• Primary, Teacher:  Mrs. J. S. Russell,  Mrs. A. W. Stirling

On account of the absence of Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Langston took Charge Of the Intermediate Class, retaining it the greater portion of the year.

Another class has been added: that of the Bible Class which is conducted by Mr. Langston. While the attendance to this class has been irregular, and not so good as that of the other classes, it is one which has been organized especially for the adult members of the Sunday school and church, and it is hoped that greater interest will be manifested, increasing the attendance.

Attendance.

We’ve had at the beginning of the year an enrollment of 51; at its close we have 69 that we can consider active members of the school. The attendance has been as follows:

Month	Day-Attendance	Month	Day-Attendance	Month	Day-Attendance	Month	Day-Attendance
Jan	4 – 35	Apr	5 – 45	Jul	5 – 25	Oct	4 – 40
	11 – 31		12 – 62		12 – 24		11 – 36
	18 – 48		19 – 39		19 – 27		18 – 39
	12 – 47		26 – 48		26 – 28		25 – 49
Feb	1 – 43	May	3 – 42	Aug	2 – 32	Nov	1 – 41
	8 – 44		10 – 51		9 – 29		8 – 44
	15 – 50		17 – 48		16 – 29		15 – 59
	22 – 48		24 – 48		23 – 27		22 – 53
			31 -44		30 – 33		29 – 53
Mar	1 – 47	Jun	7 – 48	Sep	6 – 30	Dec	6 – 50
	8 – 46		14 – 41		13 – 25		13 – 50
	15 – 31		21 – 38		20 – 32		20 – 46
	22 – 35		28 – 29		27 – 33		27 – 48
	29 – 27						27 – 48

• Highest daily attendance: Easter Sunday, 62
• Lowest daily attendance: July 12 – 24
• General Average of the year: 40

As will be observed, that attendance for the summer months was smaller but this was due to the absence of serveral families from the city during the heated term. It is of special interest to note that on Easter Sunday, ten of our pupils received silver stars for faithful attendance for one year.

Later, at different times, seven others have been awarded silver stars for regular attendance for the same length of time.

One important feature of the year’s work has been the putting in shape and completion of the library for Sunday school use. The book cases were purchased, filled with books; and on Oct. 4th. were opened to the use of the school.

In looking over the records for the year, it is gratifying to note the number of visitors which have given encouragement by their presence.   Among these were Dr. and Mrs. Slicer of New York. Dr. Slicer made us a happy little talk about Unitarians in general; and gave a slight description, of the settlement work being done in his pariah in that city.

The social side was not neglected: the summer and fall picnics, both of which were enjoyed by all who were able to attend. The informal reception given Mr. Douglas in October on his return home from abroad, was pleasant occasion; and latest in the year, the annual Christmas tree, with supper, was an evening long to be remembered.

A few changes have been made regard officers and teachers Mr. Longley tendered his resignation as Asst. Supt. on account of being unable to attend, and upon motion, Mrs. Geo. Crafts was elected to fill that office for the remainder of the year. Miss Alice Dixon new has charge of the Intermediate class, succeeding Mrs. Langston; while Mrs. Bass is assisting in the Primary work.

The financial condition of the school in also in good shape. The offerings for the year were $69.14, making an average of over $1.30 each Sunday. All bills have been paid, general expenses met, and we close the year with a balance on hand of more than $30.00. With our treasury solvent, an average attendance of 40, and the encouragement of the church members by occasional visits, we have much to inspire us to greater results for the year 1904.

Respectfully submitted,

<signed>

Hattie E. Martin, Secy & Treas.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan 11, 1904

As Supt. of the Sunday School, I most heartily endorse this report and recommend it acceptance by the Church and that it be spread upon the minutes.

<signed>

Hamilton Douglas, Supt. Sunday School.

Unitarian Sunday School Treasurer’s Report for the Year 1903

Receipts

Jan 1	Cash on Hand	$30.09
Feb 22	From Burns’ tickets	$1.50
Mar 2	Amt. over from pictures, etc.	$3.26
April 19	Sale of scrap book	$.50
Sept 6	Car Cabinet Sold	$4.00
Sept 6	For stars lost during the year	$.95
Jan 1 to Dec 27	Offerings for the year	$69.14
Dec 31	Chck, Sale of books	$15.00
Dec 31	Chck, Special Contribution, Christmas	$6.75
	Total receipts for the year	$131.18

Expenditures

Jan 20	3 dozen stars	$3.00
Feb 16	Drayage on pictures	$.70
Feb 22	Lesson for Primary Dept	$2.00
April 3	Contribution to Unitar. S.S. Boston	$5.00
April 6	Bill for silver stars	$2.56
May 19	Framing pictures	$1.50
June 7	To janitor picnic help	$1.10
June 29	Music for picnic	$2.50
July 7	Two book cases	$25.00
July 16	Carpenter work in Sunday school room	$3.95
July 23	1 dozen stars	$1.00
Aug 7	Lessons	$6.15
Aug 7	1-2 dozen stars	$1.02
Oct 3	Record book for library	$.50
Nov 24	Part payment for books for library	$16.00
Dec 8	1-2 dozen silver stars	$1.02
Dec 20	Returned to classes for Christmas	$1.45
Dec 22	Repairing song book	$2.40
Dec 28	Lessons for Intermed and Primary	$4.33
Dec 28	Cradle roll expenses	$1.34
Jun 7 to Oct 15	Ice for summer, stamps and money order fees for year	$1.99
Dec 31	Chairs for Primary Dept	$2.00
Dec 31	Christmas tress, candies, etc.	$5.35
Dec 31	Balance on books for Library	$9.00
	Total Expenditures for 1903	$100.86

Balance cash on hand, an in bank, Jan 1st, 1904: $30.32

Report of the Chairman of the Trustees

In many church organization the function of The Board of Trustees is merely to hold title to the church property; but our constitution makes your trustees a business committee. Their province is to look after the business details of the church in those matters that are not of sufficient importance to come before the whole Church membership, or are too, cumbersome for so large a body to consider.

This is a wise provision of our constitution, as it enables the church to carry on its business affaire in a methodical way after the manner of the business world. Large bodies can attend to details only through sub-committee.

Your Board of Trustees has held monthly meeting throughout the year, and has attended to such matters as the heating and lighting of the church and the keeping up of the insurance, the care of the church property and other like matters, and, above all, the raising of the funds with which to meet our necessary expenses. This last item is the heavy burden which, our committee has had to bear.

Our membership is limited, and the expense is larger in proportion to the income in running a small church than in financing a large one. This is in strict accordance with the well known business law that the larger the scheme the smaller will be the rate of expense in proportion to the returns. In view of this fact we desire to set before the membership the need for each one to go down into his pocket as deeply as he reasonably can. In a large church a $10.00 subscription if often all that is needed from a man who is able to give $50.00 or $75.00.

But in our church we need the full $60.00 or $75.00 from the man who is able to give that amount.

I do not think it in the part of religion or of good sense for any individual to give more to his church than he can reasonably afford our  purpose in setting these matters before you now is only to let you see that your trustees have a real burden, and to ask each of you to do his part. We want to state also that we do not honor a $50.00 subscription from an individual who can afford it one whit more than a $5.00 subscription from from a person who is giving all his means will allow.

You have seen from the treasurer’s report that we are behind, and the amount of the deficit should be made up tonight. The amount is not large, so let us square our books with the close of our church year.

While on this subject I want particularly to call attention to the excellent report of the Sunday School as read by its secretary. The report is practically perfect as regards its finances; and the increase in attendance and the work of the teachers make a fine showing. I feel that we are progressing as a church. We have all been encouraged by the addition of a number of new names to our church roll during the year. This means help in all departments of our church work, and the new life that has come in invigorates the whole body. We are becoming better known as a potent forced for good in our community, and I feel that we have the respect of even those who are inclined to antagonize some of our views.

Our aims are not entirely focused upon our own needs. We find time to assist in other movements for good about us. That is the Unitarian spirit. Our own needs should be prominent in our own efforts, however. Our endeavors should be made after an orderly plan – not scattered too much. While earnestly striving to build up our membership, and seeking the inspiration that comes from number,  yet we realize that the strength of a church is not entirely numerical.

Its real strength is its atmosphere of helpful friendliness, of charity for others, and of devotion to truth. We are planning to have Dr. Slicer with us this spring, and we feel that he will be a powerful force for good not only among ourselves, but our community as well.

Let us all strive to make 1904 a record year in every way – in the temporal, social and spiritual affairs of our church.

01/11/04,  Jno. L. Moore,

Chairman Board of Trustees.

Physical Archive: UUCA Box: 25   Folder: 04  Book: 01   Pages: 244 – 252 Citation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Records, RG 026, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta GA

Jan 11, 1904

The regular monthly business meeting of the Board of Directors was held Jan 11, 1904 at the Pastor’s residence.

The following Board members being present: President Hubner, Secy. Bond, Treas. Marsh, Mr. Garrett and Dr. McGlauflin.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer reports as follows:

Balance Dec 7	$42.41
Collections since	$125.23
Total	$10.00
Disbursements	$111.45
Balance on hand 1/11	$56.19

On motion an order was drawn for $187.50 for salary to pastor to Jan 1, 1904.

On motion an order for $7.50 for music and janitor same having been paid by Dr. McGlauflin.

On motion the Secretary was instructed to borrow the sum of $50.00 form the Mission Circle, it being estimated that that loan would unable us come to the annual meeting with all bills paid.

Dr. McGlauflin explained that he had received quire a number of letters recently from Bro. Harris with reference to the condition of Hrs. Harris. That the tone of the letters were rather discouraging and showed much uncertainty as to Bro. Harris’s ability to get here by Feb 1st.  Dr. McGlauflin was instructed to kepp in constant touch with Bro. Harris as to Mrs. Harris’s condition, etc.

Adjourned

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J.C. Bond, Secy.
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On January 9th the Board held a meeting and the correspondence as to the call of Bro. Harris to the pastorate was read and same was notified by the board.  Something was said about Mrs. Harris being ill and much sympathy was expressed for her and Dr. McGlauflin was instructed to keep in touch with Bro. Harris.

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J.C. Bond, Secy

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Special meeting of the church was held Sunday December 27, 1903 after the regular service for the purpose of electing a committee on nominations to fill vacancies in the Board of Trustees, whose terms expire with the close of business for the year 1903, the meeting was called to order by Chairman John L. Moore, the following members were selected as nominating committee:

• Mrs. Hamilton Douglas
• Mr. John L. Moore
• Mrs. Alice Daniel
• Mr. Geo. H. Crafts
• Mr. Julius R. Watts

There being no further business, meeting adjourned.

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J.E. Harding, Clerk

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Atlanta, Ga., December 15, 1903

Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees held this evening at the residence of Mr. J. C. Peck.

Present: John L. Moore, J. C. Peck, Geo. Crafts, J. G. St. Amand, Harding and Mrs. Alice Daniels.

The minutes of the previous meeting read and approved.

The Treasurer submitted his report which was approved ant ordered spread on the minutes.

Amount in hands of Treasurer Oct. 27, 1903:      $4.14
Receipts from Oct. 27, 1903 to Dec. 15, 1903: $234.85
Total: $238.99

Disbursements
Sundry amounts paid out: $204.02
Amount in the hands of Treasurer: $34.97

Clerk reported attendance as follows:
Nov   1 – 57
Nov   8 – 68
Nov 15 – 28
Nov 22 – 50
Nov 29 – 54
Dec   6 – 70
Dec 13 – 58
Average – 59

Mr. Crafts suggested that at the annual meeting to be held January 11, 1904, that refreshments be served, and that Mrs. Alice Daniels be requested to communicate the wish of the Board to the members of the Ladies Alliance – carried.

Chairman John L. Moore stated that he had been called upon for a list of the active members of the church, it was moved that the Clerk write a letter to the Pastor requesting him to furnish the Board of Trustees with a complete list of the active members, that the Board might have the list printed and distributed.

Mr. Crafts moved that the Chairman be requested to confer with Mr. Hamilton Douglas, Supt., of the Sunday School, and ascertain whether it is still the intention of the Sunday School to paint the church, at least the front entrance and trimmings.

Mr. Crafts moved that the Chairman be requested to give notice of the annual meeting of the church after the regular services Sunday December 27th at which time a committee be appointed to nominate candidates to fill vacancies on the Board of Trustees to be elected at the annual meeting in January 1904 – Carried.

There being no further business, meeting adjourned.

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J.E. Harding, Clerk

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Dec 7 1903

The regular Board meeting for December was held on above date at Study of Dr. McGlauflin.

The minutes of the last meeting read and approved.

The treasurer reported a balance on hand of $42.41.

Dr. McGlauflin rendered statements of the following items and expenses incurred and paid by him.

Church directory	$5.00
Ga. Paint and Glass Co.	$4.76
Insurance	$10.00
Janitor	$2.25
W.S. Kellam	$2.00
Total	$24.01

Warrant for this amount was order drawn.

A warrant for $7.00 was drawn for music December 1^st.

There being no further business coming before the meeting, an adjournment was had.

B.G. West, Secy Pro Tem

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On the evening of Nov 16, 1903 Dr. McGlauflin explained that he had received the call to the Superintendency of churches for the states of Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Dr. McGlauflin then presented his resignation which was as follows:

Eight years ago September last, I first came to preach the gospel as I understand it in this city. Rev. Q.H. Shinn, D.D. our brethren missionary had preceded me and of the twenty odd names of those who he had found that wished a church about a dozen remained, stood ready to cooperate with me to that end.

My visits were monthly until May 1896 when I became a resident of Atlanta since which time this has been my home.

If during these years our work has been difficult it has been delightful. If the progress has not been swift it has been sure. If because of misinformation there has sometimes been intolerance and misrepresentation on the part of those from whom it would have been pleasant to have heard a word of greeting, it has not prevented the spread of more correct information, a growing good voice and increasing esteem toward a people whose faith affirms a capable God and a complete Savior and who are doing what they can to make this world a better place to live in.

From the other side of denominational walls there have been passed to me many fragrant flowers which tell of a cordial spirit that recognizes wherever there is “a union of those who love for the service of those who suffer” a true brotherhood of man.

If our past has sometimes been where shadows darkened the way and we have walked under the cypress and the willow, God has not forsaken us, but placed in our hands also the laurel and the palm.

Not for us are its lines.

“Alas for him who never sees
The stars shine through the cypress trees. “ 

Our heavens have been bright with the light of faith and hope which lays hold on the eternal love that worketh over all, through all and in all. We have done what we could. Through Sunday school, Y.P.C.U. and Mission Circle, committees and Boards social benevolent business and missionary, there has been something attempted, something done.

Of the more than 200 members added to the church a good percentage have linked faith to fidelity and esteemed their duties of religion to be as sacred as their doctrines.

The edifice in which we worship has been erected and it with the ground on which it stands has been paid for. Each year we have found a way to assist in our State work and service; we begun to have seen the number of churches in Georgia doubled and the membership doubled also.

Each year has taken our offerings to the home mission work of our national board and to our churches and schools. I will not say in foreign countries, but amid non-Christian people across the seas.

It is gratifying that we have been able to lend a hand to local philanthropies of kindergartens, hospitals and homes to minister to the aged, the widow and the orphan. May increasing years bring increasing ability in these directions.

The character of our Christian faith has called us often to tender helpful ministries where not everyone can render comfort. Parents whose children have been wayward and so died and “made no sign”, turn instinctively to the Universalist type of Christian faith for rest of heart.

Around the graves of those who have departed this life by the act of their own hands there is no place for hope except it be given by Universalism.

Homes that are cast down because of prodigals who have wandered into a far country are not destroyed if they can receive the message of a Savior’s presence enough to seek for the last lost sheep until he finds it. By faith they already hear the acclaim “tis my son was lost and is found; was dead and is alive again.”

It has been our pleasant task to win to our form of faith and to our fellowship many who could never be gained elsewhere. Our thought was satisfying to their minds as to their hearts. The best thinkers of today in every denomination in Atlanta and elsewhere and outside of all denominations are advancing with rapid step toward the Universalist interpretation of Christianity and life. More than is generally known have already arrived.

It is given to Universalism today to be the surest defense of the Christian verities against the attacks of infidelity to show that Christianity is reasonable and that right reason is Christian to the Glory of God, the honor of Christ and the appreciation of mankind. For this, our church has been, is now and will continue to be needed in Atlanta.

It is a privilege for which to be ever grateful that we may unite in administering the message of God’s impartial justice and enduring benevolence which in this world and in all worlds which now and forever seek the good of every soul to whom the Creator has given the power of being.

See that “ye walk worthy of the vocation whenever ye are called.”

And now the time seems to have arrived when our most pleasant relation as people and pastor must be changed. A call has come to me to go elsewhere, so mighty, so earnest, so imperative that it becomes the voice of God.

And so I hand over to you the office I have so long occupied and the responsibilities which it carries. You will readily find another voice to speak to you concerning the high things for which the pulpit was erected. You will find a place for him in your homes and in your hearts. You will esteem and honor and love him just as you have granted to me without abatement these precious tributes.

For every child of yours that I have here baptized and dedicated to God, I shall continue to esteem as mine; every home formed by those whose marriage vows I have solemnized shall be my home; every hand that I have here clasped in the glad service of Christian fellowship I shall continue to hold and the turning of time shall not unclasp them.

Shall sorrow come your way? I shall share it. Shall gladness be your guest? I shall sit beside it in your midst. And wherever I may be and however difficult my new duties, I shall be stronger and more efficient because I shall know that your love and your prayers are with me and for me.

I shall wish to remain with you until my successor is chosen and installed, but then when the day shall come for me to go to my new relations, I shall as now and ever more commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are satisfied. 

W.H.M.

After some debate explaining the nature and urgency of the call Dr. McGlauflin had received, a motion was reluctantly made to accept the resignation. A committee was appointed to draft suitable resolutions of regret which resolutions were drawn up and handed our beloved pastor.

J.C. Bond, Secy

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Nov 11, 1903

The Board of Directors met at the Study of Dr. McGlauflin with the following present, Dr. McGlauflin, Marsh and West.

On motion a warrant for $62.50 was ordered for pastor salary for the month of September.

Adjourned.

B.G. West, Secy Pro Tem

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Atlanta, Ga. Sep 13, 1903

A called meeting of the church was held today for the purpose of electing delegates to the Georgia Universalist Convention to be held at Walesca, Ga. (Archivist Note: alternate spelling of Waleska) on Oct 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd 1903.

The following delegates and alternates were duly nominated and elected.

Delegates

• Mrs. W.C. Gill
• Miss Grace Gill
• Mr. W.H. Williams
• H.D. McCutcheon
• N.V. Perry
• Mrs. Alex Beck
• Mrs. Elliott Dunn

Alternates

• Miss Sally Clayton
• Miss Bertha Harwood
• Miss Janison Bayright
• Mrs. F.M. Marsh
• Mrs. A. L. Blockman

Adjourned.

J.C. Bond, Sec

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Atlanta, Ga. Jun 29, 1903

The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held on above date at the church.

The minutes were read and approved.

The treasurer reported that he had a balance on hand of $126.16.

Upon motion the following bill were ordered paid:

Music for May Mrs.Allen – $3.00 Mrs. Ball – $2.50	$5.50
Janitor Services	$3.75
H.W. Veasey	$10.00
Pastor Salary for May	$62.50

On motion the Secretary was instructed to borrow the sum of $150.00 and interest to take up note due Neal Loan and Banking Co.

On motion it was decided to ask the Central Y.P.C.U to give the Atlanta church $100 less during the coming year then the year just past.

It was also decided to have no preaching services during the pastor’s absence on his vacation.

No further business.

Adjourned

J.C. Bond, Secy

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Atlanta, Ga., June 16, 1903

Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees hell this evening at the residence of J.G. St. Amand.

Present: John L. Moore, J.C. Peck & Messrs. Russell, Walker, St. Amand and Harding.

Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved.

Mr. Harding reported church attendance as follows:

May 21 – 41
May 31‑ 35
Jun   7  – 52
Jun 14 – 35

Treasurer’s report was submitted as follows:

Disbursements from May 19 to Jun 16, 1903: $97.30
Amount on hand May 19: $21.78
Receipts from May 19 to Jun 16: $67.60
Amount advanced by Treasurer: $7.92

Rev. Langston reported for the Sunday School that they had appropriated $50.00 to purchase books for a Juvenile Library, and that the Sunday school also proposed to undertake the painting of the church by fall, and the Sunday school asked the Board of Trustees to turn over to them the $15.00, being proceeds from the sale of certain books by Rev. C.A. Langston to Rev. Dr. Slicer.

It was move by Mr. St. Amand that the request of the Sunday school be granted, and that the church treasurer be instructed to turn over to the Treasurer of the Sunday school the $15.00 – Carried.

It was moved by Mr. St. Amand that the Board of Trustees tender to the Sunday school a vote of thanks for their generous offer to paint the church office, and that the Clerk of the Church communicate the action of the Board to the Sunday School by letter – Carried.

There being no further business, meeting adjourned.

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J.E. Harding, Clerk

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Atlanta, Ga. May 25, 1903

The regular monthly board meeting was held on above date at the pastor’s study.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer reported that he had a balance on hand of $68.53

Upon motion the following bill were ordered paid:

Pastor’s Salary for Mar and Apr	$125.00
Music (Apr)Mrs. Allen – $4.00 Mrs. Ball – $1.00 Mrs. Linderman – $1.00	$6.00

There being no further business to attend to the meeting adjourned.

Adjourned.

J.C. Bond, Secy

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Atlanta, Ga. May 19, 1903

Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees held this evening at the residence of J.G. St. Amand.

Present: John L. Moore, Chairman, Messrs. Walker, St. Amand, Harding and Mrs. Daniels.

Minutes of the previous meeting read approved.

Treasurer report was submitted as follows:

Receipts from Apr 21 to May 19: $146.63
Disbursements from Apr 21 to May 19: $124.85
Amount in hands or Treasurer: $21.78

Mr. Harding reported church attendance as follows:

Apr 26 – 45
May  3 – 50
May 10 – 61
May 17 – 51

Rev. Langston stated the Unity Club intended giving fortnightly lectures next fall on Ethical subjects, and asked the Board of Trustees consent to allow the club the use or the church for the purpose of holding said lectures. Mr. St. Amand moved that the auditorium of the church be tendered to the Unity Club free of charge unanimously carried.

Mr. Walker reported that he had priced material for repairing chairs, and found the expense would be small. Mr. St. Amand moved that Mr. Walker be empowered to have the work done-carried.

There being further business, meeting adjourned.

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J.E. Harding, Clerk

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Regular quarterly meeting of church held in church auditorium April 13, 1903.

The meeting was called to order by Mr. John L. Moore, Chairman.

Present: Rev. and Mrs. C.A. Langston, Mr. and Mrs. Govan, Mr. and Mrs. Watts, Mrs. Daniels and Messrs. St. Amand and Harling.

Minutes of last annual meeting read and approved.

The Treasurer submitted his report which was approved and ordered spread on the minutes.

Rev. C.A. Langston reported the sale of Longfellow’s Hyperion to Rev.Dr. Slicer for $15.00 proceeds of which Mr. Langston was instructed to turn over to the church treasurer.

On motion the action of Rev .C.A. Langston in reference to sale was approved. Mr. St. Amand moved that By-Law 3 be changed so as to read: That the Sunday school he authorized to nominate its officers to be elected at the regular annual meeting of the church.  Carried.

Mr. St. Amand moved that the Pastor be requested to draft a circular letter and have same printed and mailed to the members and friends of the church, soliciting subscriptions for the purpose of raising the $50.00 pledge to the A.U.A.

Mr. Watts moved there being no further business before the meeting, that the meeting be adjourned at 9.p.m.

Treasurer’s Report from Jan 1, 1902 to April 13, 1903 covering receipts and expenditures for the year ending Dev 31, 1902.

Receipts	Amount
Gross receipts as shown in report filed Jan 12, 1903	$1,506.86
Geo. H. Crafts	$1.10
Miss Alice Dixon	$2.50
Mrs. J. R. Beardsley	$10.00
Receipts	$24.73
Disbursements
Gross disbursements as shown in report Jan 12, 1903	$1,492.36
Paid Rev. C.A. Langston (Jan 14, 18th and Feb 23)	$41.60
Disbursements	$1,533.96
In hand of Treasurer Jan 12, 1902 (Collection for Home of Incurables)	$14.50
Paid Rev. C.A. Langston (Jan 14, 18th and Feb 23)	$41.60
Rev. C.A. Langston
Salary fixed for 1902	$1,400.00
Less payments	$1,287.54
Due Rev. C.A. Langston on salary a/c	$112.46

Treasurer’s report from Jan. 1, 1903 to April 13, 1903
Report of the Treasurer from January 1, 1902 to January 12, 1903 covering receipts and expenditures for the year ending December 31, 1902.

Receipts	Amount
Sunday Collections	$103.57
Miss S.G. Whaley	$25.00
A.F. Walker (First Quarter)	$6.25
Ralph H. Brown	$15.00
John L. Moore (First Quarter)	$18.75
Geo. H. Crafts	$25.00
J.S. Russell	$25.00
Woman’s Alliance	$75.00
C.H. Behre (First Quarter)	$7.50
A.U.A. (First Quarter)	$100.00
Mrs. Elinor Langston (First Quarter)	$12.50
C.A. Langston (First Quarter)	$16.25
Miss Hattie Martin	$5.00
Sub Total Receipts	$424.82
Jan 1 Amount in hands of Treasurer (Home of Incurables Fund)	$14.50
Total Receipts	$439.32
Disbursements
Rev. C.A. Langston	$318.75
Mrs. A. M. Lederle Organist	$19.50
Ex. Account, printing, coal, lights, etc.	$37.41
Janitor	$23.25
Sub Total Disbursements	$418.91
Amount in hand of Treasurer today	$20.41

 

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Atlanta, Ga. Apr 13, 1903

The regular monthly business meeting of the Board of Directors was held tonight at the church.

The following being present: President C.W. Hubner, Treasurer F.M. Marsh, Secretary J.C. Bond, A.E. Holdt, C.T. Garrett and W.H. McGlauflin.

The minutes of the meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer reported that he had a balance on hand of $118.51.

Upon motion the following bill were ordered paid:

H.W. McGlauflin sundries $19.90 made up the following.

Janitor	$10.90
Home for Incurables	$3.00
Printing	$3.00
Easter Postage etc.	$3.00
H.W. McGlauflin Total	$19.90
For March Music	$10.00
Musa Fincher	$12.50
Japan Mission	$10.00
Salary (Feb)	$62.50
Advertising	$12.00
	$127.50

It was moved that the Secretary send a letter of thanks to the Messrs. Coker, W.M. Kelly, S.W. Herm.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.

J.C. Bond, Secy

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Atlanta, Ga., March 11, 1903

A called meeting of the Board of Trustees, was held at the residence of J.G. St. Amand, this evening.

Present: Messrs. Moore, Russell, Crafts, Watts, St. Amand, Harding and Msdmns. Berry and Daniels.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

The Clerk reported the attendance at Dr. Slicer’s meetings as follows:

March 22 – morning 140 / night 125
March 23 – 100
March 24 – 165
March 25 – 160

The Sunday attendance as follows:
March 1 – 44
March 8 – morning 50 / night 18

The Treasurer report was as follows:

Amount due Treasurer for advances Feb17:  $20.61
Disbursements from Feb 17, 1903 to Mar 11, 1903: $78.90
Total: $99.51

Receipts from Feb 17, 1903 to Mar 11, 1903: $78.50
Amount due Treasurer for advancements: $21.01

Mrs. Berry of the music committee reported that the service books were in such condition that it would be necessary to have them rebound. The Committee was given further time, and requested to see what would be the cost of rebinding the books, and report at the next meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Mr. Crafts moved that the committee appointed to look after repairing seats be continued, and requested to have the work done as early as possible.

Chairman Moore stated that the meeting was called a week earlier at the request of Rev. Mr. Langston, who wanted to ask the Board of Trustees if some means could not be devised by which his salary would be more promptly paid. A general discussion was entered into by all present, the envelope system was discussed and Mrs. Berry one of the oldest members in the church, stated that years ago the envelope system had been tried and proved very unsatisfactory.

The ladies present who are members of the Ladies Alliance were asked whether the Alliance could assist in collecting the subscriptions, and they reported that all members of the Alliance were so busily engaged that they could not undertake the matter.

The Board of Trustees as a body pledged themselves to do everything in their power to see that the minister’s salary in future is more promptly paid, and they assured the minister that while the church is sometimes a little tardy in paying, that his salary will be paid.

The Board realizes that church subscription are moral obligations, and to be too insistent in pressing collections, would tend to affront most people, so for that reason they think that the policy adopted by Mr. St. Amand is the wisest ant best for the interest of the Church, as Mr. St. Amand, stated that of the amount subscribed for the year 1902, every dollar had been paid, except $10.00, which he is assured will be paid by April 1st.

Mr. St. Amand stated that the church was in a healthier con­dition today than it has been at anytime since its organization, and all that is needed is the addition of a few more members which we have every reason to believe will be added during the year to bring about the necessary relief.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.

<signed>

J.E. Harding, Clerk

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Atlanta, Ga. Mar 9, 1903

The regular monthly business meeting of the Board was held on the above date at the church in the pastor’s study.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer reported a balance on hand of $49.75

Orders drawn for the following bills:

Expenses Special Meetings Assisted by Bros Ross & Bisbee	$14.75
Tompkins & McGown Printing	$5.00
Mrs. Allen – $4.00Mrs. Ball – $2.00 Mrs. Linderman – $2.00	$8.00

Dr. McGlauflin reported that the series of meeting extending form March 1 to March 9^th had been a very helpful series of meetings; that Rev. A.A. Ross of Mass was the visiting preacher for the first four days and then on Friday night Dr. Bisbee of Boston came.   He preaching three sermons in addition to giving an address to the Women’s Mission Circle.

Meeting then adjourned to give way to a meeting of the Universalist Club.

J.C. Bond, Secy

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Feb 17, 1903

The regular monthly meeting of the Board or Trustees met at the residence of J.G. St. Amand.

Present: Messrs. Moore, Crafts, Walker, St. Amand, Harding and Mrs. Daniels.

The minutes of the previous meeting were real and approved.

The Clerk reported Sunday attendance as follows:

Jan 15 – 56
Feb   1 – 40
Feb  8 – 48
Feb 15 – 40

The Treasurer submitted his report as follows:

Disbursements from Jan. 1, 1Q03 to Feb.17, 1903:  $117.13
Receipts from Jan. 1, 1903 to Feb.17, 1903:  $96.52
Amount advanced by Treasurer: $20.61

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

<signed>

J.E. Harding, Clerk

Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 17, 1903

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The readers of ONWARD may be glad to have a word from Atlanta. As the church has recently held its annual meeting, received reports from the various auxiliary bodies and elected officers for the new year, it is a convenient time to note conditions and prospects.
The annual meeting, which was held on the evening of January 15th, was preceded by the parish supper. Seventy-five persons gathered round the tables. After the banquet was ended, the various reports were read.

The Finance Committee reported that about $2,100 had been raised by the church in all its departments for all purposes in the last eleven months. (The preceding annual meeting was held the middle of February.) Out of the amount named the Atlanta portion of the minister’s salary had been paid, the church painted, an organ purchased for the Sunday school, quotas paid to the General Convention both for home mission work and Japan, dues to the Woman’s National Missionary Society, contributions to the State Mission work in Georgia and the entertaining o£ the annual session of the State Convention; contributions to the Central Union, on the church debt; about $140 to local benevolences, etc.

The Woman’s Mission Circle reported 41 members and a very successful year. The financial returns from the Circle were about $400. The showing of the Young People’s Christian Union and the Sunday school are encouraging. The Y. P. C. U. in addition to its other obligations raised and paid on the minister’s salary the sum of $65.00

The pastor’s review of the year, among other things noted that he had delivered since the last annual meeting, from the Atlanta pulpit 79 sermons. Other ministers who had preached during the year were, Drs. Atwood and Shinn, Rev. F. W. Wey, Rev. Clarence J. Harris, Rev. A. G Strain, Rev. J. M. Rasnake, Rev. Sam Small. Methodist, Rev. C. A. Langston, Unitarian, and Rabbi David Marx, making the total number of discourses 108. Special addresses and sermons by the pastor for the year were delivered in Georgia, at Dahlonega before the State Agricultural College, at Americus, and Flat Woods; in Florida at Pensacola, in Alabama at Brevon, in Maine at Portland and Pembroke, and before fraternities and the Unity Club of Ministers in Atlanta; a total of 14.

Of contributions to the press there have been 11, one for each month. Among these was one on the “Faith of the Universalist Church,” printed in the Baptist Seminary Magazine at Louisville, one ‘On defense of Universalism,” in the Southern Evangelist, an organ of the Christian (Campbellite) church; one on “The New Penology,” delivered before the Unity Club of Ministers and printed by request in the Atlanta Journal. The number of funerals attended was 10, marriage ceremonies performed 7—four being church weddings. Members received during the year to full membership 19, associate membership 15, 34 in all. The total number of members at present within the city is 88, non-resident 32, total 120. Non-resident members retained on the roll are those who so desire and who in one way or another are helpful to the church. Associate members are not included in above number. It may be noted that among those received during the year have been three ministers. Rev. F. W. Wey, formerly of the Episcopal church, Rev. Clarence J. Harris, a professor in the Atlanta Congregational Seminary, Rev. J. Rasnake, who had for some years been a Baptist minister. The Atlanta Church esteemed these ministers sincere in their change of Faith and well equipped for successful work among us. This confidences seems to be justified in present results. Rev. Mr. Wey has charge of the church in Brewton, Ala., Mr. Harris at Winchester, N. H., and Mr. Rasnake is successfully rallying the forces in Harriman, Tenn., and recent reports from this first mission of the Y. P. C. U. are full of encouragement.

The above is a fair representation of the way matters were set forth at the annual meeting. A splendid body of officers were elected for the new year. Between $800 and $900 was quickly subscribed toward the current expenses and we are well started for the work of 1903.

The last six months of 1902 were marked by a large number of Universalists who for different reasons left the city. In two instances death was the occasion of the change of families, and in others business reverses or readjustments. The total number of families and parts of families that have gone is 17 and the number of individuals is nearly 40. This very unusual exodus has been partly overcome by new families and individuals who have put in an appearance, but not wholly so. It is such an exacting task to build up a strong church in a large Southern City that the departure of any number of the active forces is depressing. The report on the results of the year would have been quite different had these valued church workers and contributors remained among us. However, viewing the year as a whole, the Mission has in many ways been strengthened, and like the Apostle of old, we “thank God and take courage.” The Atlanta Constitution now prints regularly on Monday morning, an outline of one sermon preached in our pulpit the preceding day. As these “outlines” have been the cause of some newspaper articles, maybe they will accomplish a helpful mission. A pleasant incident at the annual meeting was the presentation of an elegant Morris reclining chair by the ladies of the Mission Circle, to your correspondent. It is hoped that this may not occasion the proclamation of “woe” for us. As to those “who are at ease in Zion,” but rather that it may more and more become a “seat of power” to the furtherance of our great work in the Southland.

W. H. MCGLAUFLIN.

Source:  Onward found in Google Books , Vol. X, No. 7, Feb 14, 1903, Page 51

 

Atlanta, Ga. Feb 3, 1903

The regular monthly business meeting of the Board was held in the Pastor’s study the church with President Hubner in the chair.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer reported a balance on hand of $26.32

Order drawn for $7.60 to cover following bills:

Mrs. Allen for Jan	$4.00
Mrs. Ball for Jan	$2.00
Mrs. Linderman	$1.00
Water Bill	.60
Total	$7.60

On motion the Secretary was instructed to have the church stationery for 1903 printed.

The Secretary was also instructed to send a letter of thank to each one who had made a subscription and also send a letter to those who were back on last year’s subscription.

Mr. Holdt’s suggestion as to his committee of propagation was concurred in and Messrs. Perry, Marshall, Powell and Bond were added to the committee.

Adjourned.

J.C. Bond, Secy

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Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 20 1903

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Church of Our Father was held at the residence of J. G. St. Amand, 234 Peachtree St, Tuesday evening Jan. 20th.

Present: Messrs. Moore, Crafts, Watts, Walker, Harding, St. Amand and Mrs. Daniels.

The Board was organized by the election of John L. Moore as Chairman. The following members were elected at the annual meeting as Trustees: George H. Crafts, J. C. Peck, J. S. Russel, A. F. Walker, Mrs. Charles Behre, Frank Lederle, John L. Moore, Julius R. Watts and Mrs. Alice Daniels.

Mr. Harding reported attendance follows:

Jan 4 – 35
Jan 11 – 37
Jan 18 – 57

Letter of acceptance of J. S. Russell as a member of the Board was read by the Clerk.

Mr. St. Amand moved that the Board of Trustees recommend to the church that by-law No. 3 be change so as to read that the Sunday School be allowed to nominate and present at the annual meeting officers they desire elected.

The Treasurer reported subscriptions for the year $759.00, and assuming that the Sunday collections for the year would be $225.00 with contribution of the A.U.A. $400.00 makes the fund in sight $1,384.00, which would leave a deficit, of $216.00 provided the expenses of the year were kept at a minimum of $1,600.00.

The Chairman appointed the following committees:

• Finance: J. G. St. Amand, Chairman. George H. Crafts, Julius R. Watts, Dr. W. J. Tucker, Hamilton Douglas
• Music: Mrs. Anna M. Lederle, Chairman, Mrs. B. F. Longley, Mrs. C. H. Behre
• Care of Property: J. C. Peck, Chairman, A. F. Walker, Frank Lederle
• Church Operation: C. A. Langston, Chairman with power to increase

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

<signed>

J.E. Harding, Clerk

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Atlanta, Ga. Jan 15, 1903

The annual meeting of the church was held in the Sunday school rooms of the church on the evening of January 15, 1903. It was in the nature of a banquet and there were about 75 persons present.

After supper the different reports were heard.

President speaking for the church made an interesting and eloquent address urging all the members to stand by our little church and our pastor. At the conclusion of President Hubner’s address, the report of the SS (Archivist: Sunday School) was called for.

It was given by our Sunday school Secretary W.R. Beck. His report showed that the S.S. was doing a good work; that we had about 50 schoolers and had paid our pledge to the church of $50.00.

The report of the mission circle was read by Mrs. Beck. It showed that the circle had had a most prosperous year; that the ladies had raised a total sum of $427.26

The Y.P.C.U. reported that this auxiliary of the church had raised $137.60; and that while they had suffered the loss of several members by removal from the city, the union was in good condition.

Dr. McGlauflin submitted a most admirable and encouraging pastoral report.

The Secretary’s Books showed as per his report that from all sources during the past year we raised the sum of $2,104.22

That we had expended the following:

Salary for 1901	$300.00
Salary for 1902	$685.00
Janitor services 1902	$22.25
Music 1902	$56.75
Japan Mission	$10.00
General Convention Quota	$10.00
Back debts other than salary	$118.35
Printing 1902	$22.25
Coal 1902	$47.56
Fixtures	$35.75
Charities	$154.75
Lights & Water	$27.88

 

That during the 1902 we received 61 pledges to the remaining expenses and salary account accounting to	$829.00
Deduction on account death	$12.00
Sub Total	$817.00
Paid to date of Meeting	$716.18
Bal due	$100.82

1902 pledges exceeded those of 1901 by $177.80 and the amount paid on same exceeded the amount paid in 1901 pledges by $149.54.

We own balance on 1902 salary of $65.00

We are sorry to report that the basement still remains unfinished and we hope to be able to finish it up during 1903.

Recommend we retain Dr. McGlauflin for 1903 at same salary.

Recommended a more faithful use of the envelope system in the payment of dues.

The report of the secretary was adopted.

The chair announced the next order of business as election of officers:

The nominating committee was appointed.

During the absence of the nominating committee in getting ready their report, Dr. McGlauflin presented the following names of persons who were voted in as associate members of the church

• Dr. & Mrs. Peck
• Mrs. M.A. Ball
• Mrs. Bertha Creswell
• Mr. & Mrs. F.J. Merriam
• Mr. & Mrs. J.B. Marbury
• Mrs. C. S. Ward
• Dr. & Mrs. W. Van Valen
• Mr. J.T. Clayton
• Mrs. J.T. Miller
• Mrs. F.R. Jones
• Mr. H. Waters
• Mrs. L.H. McLaucklin
• Mr. J.W. Turner
• Dr. Vincent
• Mr. & Mrs. Cameron (Archivist Note: this name is crossed out in pencil)

Mrs. Stella Lynch (Archivist Note: also see this name as Linch)

The committee was then reported as being in waiting ready to make its report. They reported the following list of officers for  ensuing year:

• President – C.W. Hubner
• Secretary – J.C. Bond
• Treasurer – F.M. Marsh
• Trustees – N.V. Perry, A.E. Holdt, B.G. West & C. T. Garrett

On motion the report of the nominating committee was adopted and the Secretary was instructed to cast the ballot for said nominees which he did and they were duly declared elected.

Mr. Holdt outlined a plan to bring the matter of Membership to the attention of the business and professional classes of Atlanta through a systematic line of advertising. His plan was thought well of and he was directed to confer further with the Board of Directors relative to same.

During the evening a very handsome chair was presented to Dr. McGlauflin by the Ladies Mission Circle as a slight token to him of their high esteem for their pastor.

The banquet was the best one we ever held and reflected great credit on our good ladies who spared no pains in its preparation.

After singing “God Be with You Till We Meet Again” the meeting adjourned.

J.C. Bond, Secy

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January 13, 1903

The Annual Meeting of the Church of Our Father was held in the church rooms this day.  Meeting was called to order at 8:30 pm. Mr. Jno. L. Moore presiding.

Present: Messrs. Crafts, St. Amand, Behre, Lederle, Moore, Douglas, Harding, Daniels.  Mesdames Crafts, Behre, Lederle, Douglas, Daniels, Foster and Longley.

The Clerk read the minutes of previous meetings which were adopted. The Treasurer report, covering receipts and expenditures from January 1st, 1902 to January 12th, 1903 was read and adopted and ordered spread upon the minutes.

The following annual reports were then read, accepted and ordered spread upon the minutes.  Report of Pastor, report of Clerk, report of President of Woman’s Alliance, report of chairman of Board of Trustees.

Mrs. Behre reported on the needs of the Hospital for the Incurables and outlined the plans had in view of furnishing a Unitarian room in the hospital.  Upon motion it was voted that the hospital funds now in hands of the church treasurer be increased to $20.00 and be turned over to the Committee on Hospital. Mr. Douglas suggested that the ladies interested in the hospital take steps to have the institute incorporated so as to place it in a position to receive endowments and bequests.

As superintendent of the Sunday School, Mr. Douglas reported encouragingly of the increased interest shown in that department of the church. An increase in Sunday School membership to 100 members was not improbable if all interested in the church would give the Sunday School aid and sympathy.  Ten teachers are needed immediately.  The gross income of the Sunday School is now near $200.00 per annum, with $30.00 in bank and no debt. It was moved and voted that the Sunday School and the Woman’s Alliance be congratulated on the improvement in their condition.

Mr. Langston reported for the Young People’s Union that efforts were made to re-organize.

The resignation of Mrs. Metta Foster and Mr. J.E. Harding form the Board of Trustees were presented and accepted with regrets.

The committee on nominations then presented the following nominations for officers for the year 1903.

• Pastor – Rev. C.A. Langton
• Trustee for one year: Mr. Jas. Russell to fill vacancy
• Trustee for two years: Mr. Frank Lederle
• Trustee for three years: Mr. Jno. L. Moore, Mr. Julius R. Watts, Mrs. Alice Daniels
• Advisory Committee: Mrs. B.J. Longley, Mrs. Metta Foster
• Treasurer: Mr. J.S. St. Amand
• Clerk: Mr. J.E. Harding
• Superintendent Sunday School: Mr. Hamilton Douglas
• Assist Superintendant: Mr. B.F. Longley

Upon motion it was voted that the ticket presented by the nomination committee be elected as a whole and that the Clerk be  instructed to cast a ballot for the same.

Upon motion of Mr. St. Amand it was voted that a committee of three be appointed to get up a new church membership roll.  Messrs. Langston, Crafts and Douglas were appointed as such committee.

Upon motion of Mr. Langston it was voted that the church grant letters of dismissal to Mr. & Mrs. Fred Meysenburg.

Subscription for the support of the church for the year 1903 were then received; a total of $634.00 being subscribed.

Mr. Langston then told of the proposed tour of the South of Rev. Thoms. R. Slicer of New York City and explained that the itinerary would give Dr. Slicer but one day in Atlanta. It was moved and voted that the Pastor be requested to convey to President Eliot of the A.U.A. that it is the sentiment of this meeting that Dr. Slicer’s Atlanta meeting should be continued for at least on week.  That if this impracticable, this church would prefer to give up the time alloted it to some other church, provided we are also relieved of financial obligations.

The meeting adjourned at 10:15 PM.
Report of the Treasurer from January 1, 1902 to January 12, 1903 covering receipts and expenditures for the year ending December 31, 1902.

Receipts	Amount
Sunday Collections	$220.63
Dr.C.E. Hall	$10.00
J.S. Farrell	$5.00
R.F. Shedden	$5.00
A.F. Walker	$25.00
Mrs. J.T. Howe	$25.00
Elinor S. Langston	$50.00
John L. Moore	$75.00
Mrs. M.W. Owens	$5.00
West Newton Alliance	$10.00
Angie Harding	$5.00
Miss Hattie Martin	$10.00
Ralph H. Brown	$15.00
Fred Meysenburg	$10.00
J.B. Young	$5.00
Woman’s Alliance	$140.00
Miss Alice Dixon	$7.50
Young People’s Religious Union	$10.00
C.H. Behre & Family	$29.00
C.C. Chillingworth	$10.00
Mrs. C.W. Johnson	$5.00
Mrs. Metta Foster	$10.00
Frank Lederle	$15.00
Mrs. C.A. Reed	$3.00
Miss Yates	$2.10
Hamilton Douglas	$22.50
D.E. Spencer	$5.00
Julius R. Watts	$25.00
J.C. Peck	$50.00
Mrs. A.M. Lederle	$10.00
J.G. St. Amand	$75.00
Giles & Neutz	$2.00
George H. Crafts	$70.90
J.E. Harding	$10.00
Miss Sarah G. Whaley	$25.00
Earl H. Moore	$10.00
Harold Moore	$5.00
Sub Total Receipts	$1,017.63
American Unitarian Association	$450.00
Special Collection A.U.A.	$24.73
Cash in Hand of Treasurer Jan 1, 1902 for Home of Incurables	$14.50
Total Receipts	$1,506.86

 

Disbursements	Amount
Rev. C.A. Langston	$1,245.94
Expense Account Sundries
Lights, coal, etc.	$73.19
Mrs. A.M. Lederle	$70.50
A.U.A. Special Collection for year	$24.73
Janitor	$78.00
Disbursements	$1,492,36
In hand of Treasurer Jan 12, 1902 (Collection for Home of Incurables)	$14.50

Atlanta, Ga., Jan 12, 1903

Respectfully Submitted,

<signed>

J.G. St. Amand

Rev. Langston

• Salary fixed for 1902: $1,400.00
• Less payments           : $1,245.94

Amount due Rev. C.A. Langston on salary a/c: $154.06

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Atlanta, Ga. Jan 6, 1903

The regular monthly business meeting of the Board of Directors was held on the above date at the study of Dr. McGlauflin.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

Treasurer reported a balance on hand of $179.75.

On motion the following orders were drawn on treasurer:

W.H. McGlauflin sundries as follows:

Mrs. Allen for December 1902	$4.00
Mrs. Ball for December 1902	$1.00
Janitor	$5.50
Printing	$2.50
Directory at hotels	$5.00
Total	$18.00
W.H. McGlauflin salary to Dec 31, 1902	$250.00
Total	$268.00

It was moved that the Secretary make his final financial statement on Sunday Jan 12^th and ask for special subscriptions to ally on salary.

After some discussion it was decided to have the Annual Banquet on Thursday evening Jan 15^th.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.

J.C. Bond, Secy

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Atlanta, Ga. December 17, 1902

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Church of Our Father, Unitarian, was held at the residence of Mr. J.S. St. Amand, 234 Peachtree Street, Tuesday evening, December 17th, with Mr. John L. Moore in the chair.

Present: Mrs. Foster, Messrs. Harding, Moore, St. Amand and Walker.

On account of the absence of the Clerk, the minute of the last meeting was not read. On motion, Rev. C.A. Langston was appointed clerk pro tempore.

The Treasurer reported the following receipts and disbursements from October 14th to December 16th.

Receipts: $214.88
Disbursements: $265.75
Amount on hand: $7.89

The report was ordered filed. It was reported that $390.60 of the minister’s salary was unpaid.

On motion, Mr. Walker was authorized to have the roof of the church painted.

Report of church attendance by Mr. Harding:

Oct 5 –    43
Oct 12 –  36
Oct 19 –  35
Oct 26 – 25
Nov 2 –  48
Nov 9 – 67, 35 retaining for communion
Nov 16 – 44
Nov 23 – 53
Nov 30 – 26
Dec 7 –    55
Dec 14 – 54

On motion, the Board requested a grant of $450 for the year 1903 of the American Unitarian Association.

On motion, a church meeting was appointed for the last Sunday in December for the purpose of electing a nominating committee to present list of officers for ensuing year.

On motion, the Board recommended the name of J.E. Harding for the office of clerk, the present clerk’s business engagements being such as to prevent him from attending.

Adjourned at 9:45 P.M.

<signed>

C.A. Langston, Clerk pro tem

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Atlanta, Ga. Nov 3, 1902

The regular monthly business meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on the above date at the study of Dr. McGlauflin.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

Treasurer reported a balance on hand of $55.89.

On motion the following orders were drawn on treasurer:

W.H. McGlauflin to pay following:

Mrs. Allen for service for Nov	$1.50
Water bills	$1.39
Janitor	$2.50
Mrs. Ball	$2.00
Mrs. Linderman	$1.50
To balance owning in last month	.50

W.H. McGlauflin salary for Aug 1902 $62.50.

On motion the meeting adjourned.

Those present were Dr. McGlauflin, Major Hubner, F.M. Marsh and J.C. Bond.

J.C. Bond, Secy

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Atlanta, Ga. Nov 3, 1902

The regular monthly business meeting of the church board was held on the above date at the church with President Hubner in the chair.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

Treasurer reported a balance on hand of $23.11.

On motion the following orders were drawn on treasurer:

W.H. McGlauflin $10.00 covering the items as follows:

Miss Smith to Oct 30	$1.50
Mrs. Allen to Oct 30	$2.50
Mrs. Ball to Oct 30	.50
Mrs. Linderman	$1.50
Fred Echols	$2.00
Printing	$2.50

W.H. McGlauflin salary for July $62.50.

There being no further business to attend to the meeting adjourned.

J.C. Bond, Secy

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Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 21, 1902

Meeting of Board of Trustees at Church Parlor at 8 pm.

Present: J.L. Moore, Chairman, J.G. St. Amand, Treasurer, J.E. Harding, Mrs. H. Daniels, Rev. C.A. Langston and George H. Crafts.  Crafts elected Clerk, pro tem.

The Treasurer, Mr. St. Amand, made the following report which was ordered received and placed on the minutes.

June 17th Cash on Hand: $15.62
Oct. 14th Receipts to date: $425.49
Total: $441.11

Disbursements: $382.35
Oct. 14t Cash on Hand: $58.76
Collections to date: $4.45
Total: $63.21

Disbursements since Oct. 14th: $51.75
Cash on Hand: $11.46

Of this $14.50 is due Home for Incurables Fund.

Mr. Harding reported attendance as follows:

Sep  7 – 35
Sep 14 – 40
Sep 21 – 41
Sep 28 – 75
Oct   5 – 43
Oct 12 – 36
Oct 19 – 35

Ordered spread on minutes.

It was ordered that the Committee on Property have the roof of the church painted and gutter on SE corner repaired.

The Chairman asked to write to Rev. S. A. Elliott (Archivist Note: Rev. Samuel Eliot, President of the American Unitarian Association) and invite him to stop over with us on his way to or from the Southern Conference in New Orleans.

An informal discussion was entered into on the question of form of admission to the Church and at 9:00 pm the meeting adjourned.

<signed>

George H. Crafts, Clerk pro tem

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Atlanta, Ga. Jun 6, 1902

The regular monthly business meeting of the board was held tonight and in the absence of President Hubner, Dr. McGlauflin presided.

The minutes of the last regular convention were read and approved.

The treasurer reported a balance on hand of $5.43.

On motion the following orders were drawn on treasurer.

Miss Cawthon for May	$2.00
Miss Smith for May	$1.50
Miss Cramer for May	$2.00
Dr. McGlauflin Salary for Mar 1902	$63.50

The secretary reported that since the last meeting he had secured four new subscribers on the list of contributors amounting to $74.00 making the total subscriptions now footing up $799.00

Adjourned.

J.C. Bond, Secy

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Atlanta, Ga. May 5, 1902

The regular monthly business meeting of the church board of directors was held tonight with President Hubner in the chair.

The minutes of the last regular meeting of the board and called meeting of church were read and approved.

Treasurer reported a balance on hand of $79.04

Upon motion the following orders were drawn on treasurer.

Dr. McGlauflin for Miss Cramer	.50
Janitor service	$3.00
Postage	$2.00
Miss Cramer for April	$2.00
Miss Smith for April (3 Sundays)	$1.50
Dr. McGlauflin Salary Feb 1902	$62.50
Total	$75.50

Moved by Mr. Gill that Bros. Harris and Bond see all members not yet on list of contributors and obtain pledges if possible from each one.

Moved that Dr. McGlauflin and Secy Bond be appointed a committee for the purpose of reviewing the list of members of the church.

It was moved to discontinue the evening service in the church until further action by the board.

Adjourned.

J.C. Bond, Secy

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Atlanta, Ga. May 4, 1902

A business meeting of the church was held today before the service with Dr. McGlauflin presiding.

The following names were presented for membership:

W.B. Johnston
Lilly M. Johnston

On motion they were duly elected

J.C. Bond, Secy

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Atlanta, Ga., April 21, 1903

Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees held this evening at the residence of J. G. St. Amand.

Present: John L. Moore Chairman, Messrs. Crafts, Walker, St. Amand, Harding and Mrs. Daniels.

Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved.

Treasurer report was submitted as follows:

Receipts from March 11, 1903 to April 21, 1903: $273.10
Disbursements from March 11, 1903 to April 21, 1903: $245.64
Amount in the hands of Treasurer: $27.46

Mr. Harding reported church attendance as follows:

March 15 – 38 / night 20
March 22 – 59
March 29 – 24
April     5 – 57 / night 12
April   12 – 67
April   19 – 44

Mr. Walker Chairman committee on repair of seats reported that he would want more time in which to have the work done, which was granted.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

<signed>

J.E. Harding, Clerk

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April 21, 1902 8:20 PM Adjourned meeting of Annual Meeting. Present: Mr. & Mrs. Behre, Mr. & Mrs. Moore, Mr. & Mrs. Longley, Mr. & Mrs. Langston, Mr. & Mrs. Lederle, Mrs. Daniels, Messrs. St. Amand and Harding.

The special business of the meeting was to receive the Treasurer’s report for the year 1901.

The report was read and ordered placed on file. (Archivist Note: included in the latter part of these minutes.). The regular quarterly meeting of the Church was called to order at 8:45 pm.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The report of the Treasurer was received covering receipts and expenditures from Jan 1st to April 15th.  Read and place on file. Mr. Langston reported that he had corresponded with Messrs. Haur and Stinc regarding a form of service to be used by different church of the Southern Conference but that he had received little encouragement.

Mr. Behre moved that a committee of three, consisting of the Pastor, Treasurer and Chairman of the Board of Trustees be appointed to get up a form of worship with authority to communicate with other churches regarding it adoption and be requested to report at the next church meeting. Carried.

Mrs. Langston reported for the Woman’s Alliance that the attendance at meetings was continually increasing and that the alliance had already paid to the church treasury $70.00 of the amount subscribed for the year. Mr. Harding reported on church attendance as follows:

Members present on Feb

• 16 – 26
• 23 – 57

Mar

• 2 – 55
• 9 – 54
• 16 – 32
• 23 – 61
• 30 – 75

Apr

• 6 – 50
• 12 – 64
• 20 – 50

Total: 530 – 54 average.

Mr. Langston reported that the Sunday School showed great improvement and steady growth.  The Primary class had grown from 6 to 17 pupils and on Easter Sunday the attendance numbered 43. The Young Peoples Union reported that it had changed it form of meeting and that the average attendance was 16.

The meeting adjourned at 9:40 pm.

<signed>

Frank Lederle Treasurer’s Report.

Report of the Treasurer from January 1, 1901 to April 21, 1902 covering receipts and expenditures for the year ending December 31, 1901.

Receipts	Amount
Sunday Collections	$177.13
D.E. Spencer	$4.00
T.H. Kennedy	$15.00
C.H.Behre & Family	$42.00
Womens Alliance	$80.00
Mrs. J.R. Beardsley	$5.00
Ralph H. Brown	$25.00
Home of Incurables Spcl Coll	$14.50
Mrs. Fred Meysenburg	$148.10
Miss Sarah G. Whaley	$25.00
Mrs. E.S. Langston	$25.00
Geo. H. Crafts	$85.00
John L. Moore	$87.38
Julius R. Watts	$30.00
Howard Daniels	$10.00
Special Collection for Mr. Hanna	$12.00
A.A. Fletcher	$20.00
Mrs. A.M. Lederle	$10.00
J.B. Frost	$25.00
Mary D, Gude	$5.00
Alfredo Barili	$10.00
Miss Daisy Dixon	$5.00
Alliance Syracuse, NY	$5.00
Special Collection A.U.A.	$17.43
Miss Hattie Martin	$10.00
Mr. M.E. Owen	$5.00
Sunday School	$7.00
J.C. Peck	$75.00
Mrs. Sharpstein	$25.00
Mrs. Metta V. Foster	$7.00
J.B. Young	$5.00
Mrs. St. Amand Social	$14.60
C.C. Chillingworth	$10.00
Dr.C.E Hall	$15.00
J.E. Harding	$12.00
Young People’s R. Union	$16.00
Home of Incurables collection	$8.23
Collection for Sunday School	$5.40
W.J. Govan	$5.00
B.F. Longley	$5.00
Mrs.C.A.Reed	$2.00
Mrs.G.W.Johnson	$10.00
Ira Freeman	$9.00
Sub Total Receipts	$1,140.67
American Unitarian Association	$450.00
Cash in Hand of Treasurer Jan 1, 1901	$79.97
Total Receipts	$1,670.64

 

Disbursements	Amount
Rev. C.A. Langston	$1,297.37
Expense Account Sundries	$118.19
Mrs. T.A. Burke	$44.00
Mrs. H.G. Linderman	$31.50
Mrs.A.M. Lederle	$37.50
A.U.A.	$20.10
J.B. Trofford for Mr. Hanna	$12.00
Kings Daughters	$8.23
Janitor	$87.25
Sub Total Disbursements	$1,656.15
In hand of Treasurer April 21, 1902	$14.50
Collection for Home of Incurables (Archivist: no amount shown)

Respectfully submitted,

<signed>

J.G. St. Amand

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Citation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Records, RG 026, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta GA

Apr 15, 1902

The Board of Trustees met in session April 15, 1902 at 8:00 pm.

Present: Mrs. Daniels, Mrs. Foster, Messrs. St. Amand, Lederle, Langton, and Harding.

Report of the Treasurer submitted:

Receipts from March 18th to April 15: $242.28
Balance on hand April 18th: $13.51
Total: $255.79
Disbursements
Paid out by Treasurer: $254.39
Total on hand: $1.40

Quarterly meeting of the church to be held next Monday night.

Discussion as to disposition of library.

Mr. Harding reported average attendance from Feb. 16th to April 13^th as fifty-four

Meeting adjourned 9:00 pm.

<signed>

Frank Lederle, Clerk

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Atlanta, Ga. Apr 7, 1902

The regular monthly business meeting of the Board for April met at the study of Dr. McGlauflin with President Hubner in the chair.

The minutes of the last regular and special meetings of the board were read and approved.

The treasurer reported a balance on hand of $45.08

On motion a warrant was drawn in favor of Mr. McGlauflin covering the following items:

Janitor	$6.25
Wells Sign Co.	$1.00
La Pt & Glass Co.	$7.15
Miss Cawthon (Mar 31 to Apr 25)	$3.25
Easter Postage	$3.00
Japan Mission	$10.00
Miss Cramer (to Mar 31, 1902)	$2.50
Miss Smith (to Mar 31, 1902)	$2.00
Gas Co.	.50
Coal Co.	$9.50
Furnace Co.	$5.75
Total	$50.90

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.

J.C. Bond, Secy

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Atlanta, Ga. Mar 28, 1902

A business meeting of the church was held in the Sunday school room of the church on above date with Dr. McGlauflin in the chair.

James Harvey was elected Secretary, pro tem.

The following names were presented for membership:

B.G. West
Samuel Halroyd (Archivist: Unsure of spelling)
Mrs. Shate Munday (Archivist: Unsure of spelling)
Vivian Marsh
Clarence J. Harris
Louis U. Harris
Susan D. Williams

On motion of Mrs. Blockman they were duly and unanimously elected to membership.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.

James Harvey, Secy Pro Tem

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Atlanta, Ga. Mar 10, 1902

The regular monthly business meeting of the Board was held on the evening of March the 10 at the house of the Secretary # 111 Ivy St.

The minutes of the last regular meeting were and approved.

Treasurer reported a balance on hand of $55.27.

On motion the following orders were drawn on the treasurer:

W.H. McGlauflin, salary Dec 1901: $50.00
J.J. Thomason acct in full: $2.00

Mr. McGlauflin on behalf of the music committee reported that he had asked Miss Cawthon and Smith to sing at 50 cents each service – also Miss Cramer to play the organ.

It was moved to install the members of the Board on March 16th at the morning service.

Adjourned.

J.C. Bond, Secy

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Atlanta, Ga. Feb. 12, 1902

The newly elected Board of Directors met tonight for the regular monthly business meeting of February with the following members present: President, C.W. Hubner, Secretary, J.C. Bond; Treasurer, F.M. Marsh; B.W. Zetter, N.V. Perry and W.H. McGlauflin.

The minutes of the last regular and special meeting of the Board were read and approved.

The Treasurer reported that he had a balance on hand of $41.57 that since our last meeting he had paid out to:

Dr. Shinn	$41.47
Salary to end of Nov 1901 Dr. McGlauflin	$250.00
Ga. Elec. Light Co (Jan light)	$5.72
Neal Loan and Banking Co	$28.10

Moved that the order be drawn to cover these amounts:

A bill of $1.25 from Thompkins and McCown (Archivist Note: Not sure of spelling) for printing circulars for inviting to banquet was printed and an order was drawn to cover same.

An order for $5.00 was also ordered drawn in favor of Moncrief-Carter Furnace Co in part payment of the bill for fixing furnace.

It was moved by Prof. Zetter that the chair appoint a committee of three to arrange the music for the year; said committee to report at the next meeting of the board.

Upon motion the Secretary was instructed to make a financial report at least once a month showing how many persons had contributed through the envelope, how much, also how much the loose collections have amounted to and how much all the collections had amounted and what had been the expenditures.

It was also moved that at next Sunday, February 16^th the newly elected members of the board be inducted into their respective offices by the Pastor McGlauflin.

It was moved that during the coming year beginning with January 1902 the church pay towards the Pastor salary the sum of $750.00.

On motion the meeting adjourned.

J.C. Bond, Secy

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Feb 11, 1902

Meeting of the Board of Trustees called at 8:30 pm.

Present: Mrs. Behre, Messrs. Watts, Moore, St. Amand, Langston and Lederle

For organization, John L. Moore was elected Chairman and Julius R. Watts vice Chairman.

The Chairman announced the following committee:

• Finance: J. G. St. Amand, Chairman, George Crafts, Mrs. Howard Daniels, Mrs. C.H. Behre and Julius R. Watts
• Care of Property: J.C. Peck, Chairman, A.F. Walker and Frank Lederle

Treasurer submitted report:

Due Pastor on salary account $184.34
Paid Pastor on salary account $51.25
Due Pastor at present time $125.09

On motion a bill for church dirrectory $5.00 was approved and ordered paid.

Adjourned 9:25 pm.

<signed>

Frank Lederle, Clerk
February 11, 1902

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Atlanta, Ga. Feb. 5, 1902

The annual meeting and supper of the First Universalist Church was held tonight in the Sunday school room of the church with about seventy persons present.

The ladies of the church had prepared a very elaborate supper which was enjoyed after a return of thanks by Rev. F.W. Wey.

The meeting was under the charge of President Crowe. All of the members of the Board were present excepting Mr. Blake who had moved away from the city.

After the supper the financial report of the secretary was called for and the secretary reported as follows:

I am glad to report to you that our finances are in much better condition then they were one year ago. Yet we are poised to have to announce the fact that of the pledges that were made around this banquet board one year ago, there are still remaining due and unpaid the sum of $72.60. For the year 1901 our total pledge amounted to $639.20 and we have collected on same $566.60.

We began the year just past with old debts hanging over us amounting to something over $600.00 exclusive of the salary account. During the year we have paid on debt $404.00 besides having paid $300.00 on salary. Our total indebtedness at the present time does not exceed $200.00, not accounting the amount we own on salary.

The total amount raised from all sources during the year has been $2,057.10.

For special purposes, during the year we have raised and expended the following:

Dr. Bisbee’s meetings in March	$41.00
Florida Sufferers in May	$37.00
Mission in Japan	$15.00
Harvest House Offering	$15.73
Painting the Church	$22.12
Organ Fund	$77.60
Onward Subscription	$6.50
Total	$237.95

Beside this, Dr. Bisbee received subscriptions to the amount of $179.00 to the 20^th Century Fund during his visit in March 1901.

Your Board has been doing everything in their powers to further the interests of the church. To do this it is of the upmost importance that we receive the financial assistance of each and every member of the church and we heartily recommend that each member of the church make contributions as God as prospered them in some amount however small because each one receives morally, socially and spiritually from the church and their pledges when once made should surely be paid and we earnestly recommend the use of the envelope system in the payment of same.

We recommend that the sum of $750.00 be paid on salary the coming year.

We further recommend that as we believe in the doctrine of doing the “greatest good to the greatest numbers” during the coming year a most determined effort be made to finish up the basement of our church that same may be used for broadening the scope our work and increase the sphere of our usefulness in this community

We further and finally recommend that during the coming year we renew our consecration and increase our fidelity to our church and our good pastor, who at a great sacrifice, is surly giving the best and noblest service of his life in the upbuilding of the faith we so much love here in Atlanta. Let us give him our prayers and show him in every way we can by our interest in attending church every Sunday and in thousands of other ways how much we appreciate the great work he is doing for the cause of “Christ and His Church” in the Gate City of the South.

Respectively Submitted,

By the Secy J.C. Bond for the Board

This report was adopted.

Dr. McGlauflin as pastor made his report which showed he had received into church membership twenty-seven persons since the last annual meeting, including one minister from the Episcopal church. His report showed that some special features had marked each month’s work during the year.

Mrs. Hallam in behalf of the Woman’s Mission Circle reported the work of that body during the year. Her report showed during the year the circle had raised the total sum of $792.45, had paid its pledge in full of $100.00 and had voted $250.00 over to the Treasury of the church to be used as the Board saw fit; and pledge $100.00 to the church the coming year.

Mr. Bond reported that the Y.P.C.U. was doing a good work; that the Union of the Atlanta church was up to the standard of any Union; it had paid it pledge of $75.00 in full to the church and pledged for this year the sum of $100.00; that during the past year it had raised the total sum of $151.71.

Mrs. Davis the secretary of the Sunday school gave a fine report of the work that is being done in this department of our work; that the Sunday school was gradually gaining in numbers and had raised during the past year $80.00; had paid its pledge to the church of $25.00 in full and for the 1902 pledged the sum of $50.00.

This being the regular time for the election of new board of directors for the ensuing year the following officers were duly named by a nominating committee:

• President – C.W. Hubner
• Secretary – J.C. Bond
• Treasurer – F.M. Marsh
• W.C. Gill, B.M. Zetter, N.V. Perry and W.A. Davis

Upon motion the report of the Nominating Committee was adopted and the Secretary was instructed to cast the ballot for the nominees, and said officers were duly declared elected.

Upon motion of Dr. McGlauflin the following were elected as members of the church:

• J.W. Turner
• Dr. Horniker (Archivist: Unsure of spelling)
• Miss Cramer
• Mrs. Harry Brun (Archivist: Unsure of spelling)
• Miss May Hollingsworth
• Mrs. Linderman
• Miss L. Allen
• Mr. Whatley
• Mrs. A. B. Robinson
• Mrs. C.J. Harris
• Mrs. Bertha Creswell
• Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence

Upon motion of C.W. Hubner a rising vote of thanks was tendered to the ladies of the church for the excellent supper they had prepared.

The chair appointed the following committee to solicit further subscriptions to the salary and running expenses fund: Miss Grace Gill, Miss M. Cawthon, Mr. Perry and Mr. Bond.

Enthusiastic talks were made by Messrs. Zetter, Hubner, Harris and Dr. Cain. Pledges were received to the amount of $670.00.

After singing “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” the meeting adjourned sine die.

J.C. Bond, Secy

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Atlanta, Ga. Feb 2, 1902

A called meeting of the board was held at the church today for the purpose of determining the date of the annual meeting.

After some discussion it was decided to hold said annual meeting on the evening of February 5, 1902 in the parlor of the church.

J.C. Bond, Secy

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Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 13th, 1902

The regular annual meeting of the Church of Our Father was held in the church auditorium this day.  Meeting was called to order at 8:15 pm.  Mr. Jno. Moore in the chair.

The minutes of the July meeting were read and approved.  The following reports were then read and ordered placed on file.

Report of Pastor, Report of Clerk, Report of Superintendent of Sunday School, Report of Treasurer, Report of Woman’s Alliance, Report of President of Young People’s Religious Union (See Archivist Note below citation), Report of Mr. Lloyd Daniels for Library.  (Archivist Note: none of these reports are found in the physical archive).

The nominating committee appointed at a special church meeting held Dec 19th then reported the following names for officers for the year 1902.

• Pastor – Rev. C. A. Langston
• Clerk – Frank Lederle
• Treasurer – J.S. St. Amand
• Trustees, to serve three years – J.E. Harding, Mrs. Chas. H. Behre, A.F. Walker
• Advisory Committee – Mrs. Metta Foster, Mrs. Jno. L. Moore
• Sunday School Superintendent – Rev. C. A. Langston
• Assistant Superintendent – Mr. B.F. Longley

It was moved by Mr. Crafts and seconded that the chairman cast the vote of the meeting for this ticket  as a whole.  Carried unanimously.

The report of the President of the Board of Trustees was then read and ordered placed on file.  It was moved by Mr. Crafts and seconded that the salary of the Pastor for the coming year, be made fourteen hundred dollars ($1,400), that same as last year.  Carried.

The Treasurer reported that there was still due the Pastor $183.34 in last year salary and that there were unpaid subscriptions of $105.00, leaving a balance of $79.34, unprovided for.  Upon motion a subscription list was passed and this amount subscribed.

Mr. Langston then reported on the new service books which its was proposed to adopt.  Upon motion the committee were given further time to get up a proper form of worship and to learn what other churches would join in such a movement.  This committee to report at the next quarterly meeting.

Mr. St. Amand moved that a committee of five be appointed to solicit subscriptions for the coming year.  Carried.

Subscriptions were then called for and a total of $670.00 was subscribed.

Upon motion Mr. Lloyd Daniels was elected Librarian.  Mr. Behre moved that a vote of confidence and of thanks be extended to the Pastor for his conscietious work during the past year. Carried.

The meeting adjourned at 9:50 pm.

<signed>

Frank Lederle

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Archivist Note: There is scant mention of the Unitarian Young People’s Religious Union (Y.P.R.U.) in the records of the Unitarian church archive.  The Unitarian Young People’s Religious Union was founded in 1896.

See reference Annual Meeting of 1907 my Miss Hattie Martin to organize a Young People’s Union at the Unitarian church.

In the archive records of Atlanta Universalists, there is extensive information on the Universalist’s Young People’s Christian Union (Y.P.C.U.).

The Atlanta Universalist’s church was considered a missionary church that was explicitly supported by the Universalist’s Y.P.C.U. National organization.  The “young” element of the name of the association is a bit misleading.  When this “young people’s” organization was founded in 1889, membership age boundaries were rather elastic.  It was not unusal for individuals to join in their mid-thirties and linger on the rolls until their mid-fifties.  In later years this “elastic membership criteria” became more youth focused.  However, at the time of the formative years membership in the Universalist’s Young People’s Christian Union was quite open.

Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 8, 1902

The regular monthly business meeting of the Board was held at the house of the Secretary, J.C. Bond.

President Crowe, Treasurer Marsh, Hubner, McGlauflin, Harvey and Bond being president.

The minutes of the last Board meeting were read and approved.

The Treasurer reported a balance on hand of $13.78.

Dr. McGlauflin reported that the total cost of the labor in painting the church would amount to about $23.00.

The following orders were drawn on the Treasurer:

W.H. McGlauflin for amount paid on painting, janitor service, etc. – $33.92
W.H. McGlauflin balance painting – $7.45
Atlanta Gas and Light Co. – .70
Miss Janise Cramer – $5.00

Dr. McGlauflin stated that Miss Cramer had tendered to him her resignation as organist. Upon motion Dr. McGlauflin was instructed to ask Miss Cramer to play the organ for us until the annual church meeting and supper.

Adjourned.

J.C. Bond

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UNITARIAN

First Unitarian Church of Atlanta (The Church of Our Father, Unitarian) was organized in the spring of 1883 in an upper room of the old Kimball

House by Rev. George Leonard Chaney and ten others. Mr. Chaney had held services during the spring and fall of the preceding year, in the Senate Chamber, the United States Court room, and Concordia Hall, and from the two or three families at first interested in this movement were added a sufficient number of interested persons to justify the organization of a local church, Soon after the formation of the church, the property at the corner of North Forsyth and Church streets was purchased and a suitable chapel was erected on the Church street end of the property. The chapel was built and occupied by the church on Christmas of the year of its organization, but the building was not formally dedicated until April 23. 1884. The architect of this building was Mr. G. L. Norrman and it was pronounced by so competent a judge as Bishop Beckwith “a perfect gem.”

Rev. George Leonard Chaney continued in the office of minister for eight years, and during the period of his residence in Atlanta was directly responsible for the organization of many good works not connected with the church, notably, the founding of the Georgia School of Technology. He resigned to become the superintendent of the American Unitarian Association for the Southern States.

He was succeeded in 1892 by Rev. W. R. Cole, who came directly from the Divinity School of Harvard University. After four years of efficient service Mr. Cole resigned to accept a call from the First Parish of Cohasset, Mass, Rev. W. R. Cole was followed by Rev. W. S. Vail, who came to Atlanta from Wichita, Kansas, but had previously been affiliated with the Universalists in Minneapolis. Dr. Vail spent four or five useful years in the community, resigning his charge in November of 1889 to accept a call from the Unitarian Church of Sioux City, Iowa.

The church was without a minister until April, 1900, when Rev. C. A. Langston, the present minister came from Boston to assume the pastorate of the Atlanta church, Mr. Langston upon graduation from the Divinity School of Harvard University entered city missionary work in Boston which, after four years of service, he resigned to accept the call from the Atlanta church.

A few months previous to his coming the church accepted an offer, the tender of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Library for the purchase

of the property, at the corner of North Forsyth and Church streets, With the proceeds of that sale a suitable lot was purchased at the present site of the church (corner of Spring and Cain streets), upon which the present church building was erected, The dedication exercises were held on November 11, 1900, and were participated in by Rev. Samuel A. Eliot. D. D., president of the American Unitarian Association, Boston and Rev. Marion F. Ham, Chattanooga, Tenn. On the following Monday evening Rev. C. A. Langston was installed as the permanent minister.

The new church has every convenience for the work of a modern parish and is held entirely free of debt.

During the sixteen years of Unitarian work in Atlanta many families and individuals have been associated with it, but owing to the transient population the church has never at any time had a large membership. The present membership is about one hundred. But despite the small membership, which is a serious handicap in city church work, the Church of Our Father has cooperated in all the good movements for the betterment of social and educational life, The church library was maintained for several years and the public was allowed to withdraw books free, The Saturday Night club was organized in the church by a member and its meetings were held therein for three or four years,

The Covenant of the church, the acceptance of which is the sole condition of membership  is as follows: We accept the religion of Jesus, believing with Him that practical religion is summed up in love to God and love to man and in the spirit of Jesus we unite for the worship of God and the service of man.

UNIVERSALIST

The Universalist Church.—Universalism was preached in Atlanta in the early ’80’s by Rev. D. B. Clayton, D, D., Rev. J. C. Burriss, D. D., and others, but no permanent organization was effected until the advent of the general missionary of the denomination, Rev. Q. H. Shinn. D. D.,

early in the year 1893. He preached in the basement of the Court House and, after a series of meetings, secured the names of 23 persons who were interested in Universalism. From this nucleus the church was organized and in October of the same year Dr. W. H. McGlauflin, of the State of Maine, who had been engaged for some years in the Universalist Church extension work in the South, began supplying for the newly formed congregation two Sundays out of each month.  This continued until the first Sunday in May. 1896, when he permanently settled in Atlanta and still remains in charge of the work. His services were first held in the Knights of Pythias Hall at the corner of Alabama and Forsyth streets, then the Phillips & Crew Music Hall on Peachtree street was used for a year, then the church arranged with the Good Templars for the finishing off of a room in the block at 72 1/2 North Broad street, and this hall was occupied for more than three years. During this time funds were raised for

the purchase of a suitable lot of ground on Harris street a little East of Peachtree street,  where on a beautiful edifice has been erected, the total cost of the property being nearly $13,000. The auxiliary bodies essential to the efficiency of the modern church, such as a Woman’s Mission Circle, Sunday School, Young Peoples’ Union and various committees on benevolent and philanthropic affairs are a part of the regular machinery by which the church does its work in the community.

In government the church is congregational. Its articles of faith, conditions of fellowship and covenant are as follows:

Articles of Faith

I. We believe that the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments contain a revelation of the character of God and of the duty, interest and final destination of mankind.

II. We   believe there is one God whose nature is Love, revealed in one Lord Jesus Christ by one Holy Spirit of Grace who will finally restore the whole family of mankind to holiness and happiness.

III. We believe that holiness and true happiness are inseparably connected and that believers ought to be careful to maintain order and to practice good works for these things are good and profitable unto man.

Conditions of Fellowship

The acceptance of :

1. The Universal Fatherhood of God.
2. The spiritual authority and leadership of his Son Jesus Christ,
3. The trustworthiness of the Bible as containing a revelation from God,
4. The certainty of just retribution from sin.
5. The final harmony of all souls with God.

The Covenant

“Cherishing these truths we covenant and promise that we will, by study of God’s Word, written in nature, in human nature, and in the sacred scriptures, by the habits of prayerfulness and regularity in attending public worship, and by other available helps to Christian culture, earnestly endeavor to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, walking with the church in love and helpfulness.”

During Dr. McGlauflin’s pastorate more than 150 members have united with the church and the present official board consists of Mr. R. M. Crone, president; Mr. J. C. Bond, secretary; Mr. F. M. Marsh, treasurer; C. W. Hubner. W. C. Gill, James Harvey and Harry Blake. The deacons are: Mr. J. T, Miller, Mr. H. C, Morley, Mr. William Powell and Mr. Alexander Beck.

 

Source: Google  Books Atlanta and Its Builders: A Comprehensive History of the Gate City of the South, Volume 2.

Thomas H. Martin
Century Memorial Publishing Company
1902

Atlanta, Ga. Dec 22, 1901

After the regular preaching service today a called meeting of the church was held for the purpose of electing certain members who had been endorsed by the Board of Deacon. The following names were presented and on ballot they were unanimously elected:

Rev. Frederick W. Wey
Mrs. F. W. Wey
Mr. N. Perry

These three together with Mrs. Mary F. Hubuer and Mr. & Mrs. T.C. Garrett were formally welcomed into the church by the Pastor, the latter three members having previously been duly elected. This was a most beautiful service and the words of the Pastor in receiving them were particularly fitting and impressive.

<signed>
J.C. Bond

Physical Archive: UUCA Box: 60   Folder: 01  Pages: 45
Citation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Records, RG 026, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta GA

Dec 17, 1901

The  Board of Trustees met in the church rooms at 8:15 pm.

Present: Mrs. Owen and Daniels, Messrs. Crafts, St. Amand, Moore, Langston and Lederle.

The Treasurer read his reports for the months of October and November which were as follows

Receipts Oct 14th to Nov 19th
Balance on hand last report: $17.66
Receipts to date: $72.46
Total: $90.12
Disbursements 10/14 to 11/19: $78.35
Balance in hand: $11.97

Receipts Nov 19th to Dec 17th
Balance on hand: $11.97
Receipts to date: $139.99
Balance: $151.76
Disbursements: 11/91 to 12/17: $141.24
Balance on hand: $10.52

The Treasurer also reported that the balance due the Pastor on account salary was $437.34. On motion Mr. Crafts appointed a special committee to present the matter of church finances to the congregation after church services and to make an appeal for further subscriptions.

On motion the Board concurred in the action of a church meeting held on Sunday December 8th, instructing the Pastor to purchase 50 new hymnals and 50 service books.

Mr. Langston reported the results of his visits to Fruithurst, Ala. to organize new church. On motion it was voted that the material from the old church building still in hand be donated to the proposed society at Fruithurst, Ala, if the A.U.A. decided to support such movement. This shipment to be made at the expense for the Fruithurst society.

On motion the Board recommended to the church the postponement of the selection of a service book until the annual meeting in January.

On motion the Pastor was requested to have a rubber stamp prepared for stamping the new hymnals.

The meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm.

<signed>

Frank Lederle, Clerk

Physical Archive: UUCA Box: 26 Folder: 02 Book: 02 Pages: 165
Citation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Records, RG 026, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta GA

Atlanta, Ga. December 4, 1901

The regular monthly business meeting of the Board was held on the above date at the house of Dr. McGlauflin. A quorum was present.

The minutes of the last regular meeting of the board and the called meeting of the church were read and approved.

Treasurer reported a balance on hand at this meeting of $28.76.

Upon motion, a warrant for $35.00 for pastor’s salary to end of June 1901.

The committee appointed to investigate matter of fuel for Miss Cramer at the church was given further time in which to make its report.

Dr. McGlauflin reported that upon invitation from the Unitarian minister Rev. Mr. Langston be preached at latter’s church on Thanksgiving Day and that there was a good crowd present.

It was reported that the Senior Association of Elocutionist had spoken for the use of the church on Dec 26, 27 and 28th of the present year. On motion this privilege was extended at same price granted last year.

Adjourned.
<signed>
J.C. Bond

Physical Archive: UUCA Box: 60   Folder: 01  Pages: 44
Citation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Records, RG 026, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta GA

Atlanta, Ga. Nov. 10, 1901

After the regular preaching service today the church held a called meeting for the purpose of voting on certain names for active membership in the church. Dr. McGlauflin acted as chairman of the meeting and the following names were presented and upon motion duly seconded they were unanimously elected.

Mr. T. C. Garrett
Mrs. Jasmine W. Garrett
Miss Minnie Davies

<signed>
J.C. Bond

Physical Archive: UUCA Box: 60   Folder: 01  Pages: 43
Citation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Records, RG 026, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta GA

Atlanta, Ga. Mar. 14, 1901

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the First Universalist Church was held in the Sunday school room of the church on the above date.

There were present: Dr. McGlauflin, Mr. Marsh, Mr. Harvey, and Mr. Bond.

The president being absent, Dr. McGlauflin was called to the presiding chair.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

Treasurer reported a balance on hand at this meeting of $83.95 and that all orders that have been drawn have been paid. Treasurer’s report was accepted.

Secretary reported that he had collected since last meeting the sum of $124.86.

Dr. McGlauflin reported on the Bisbee meeting that they were of great to our cause in this city; that the total expenses of same including extra lights and fuel would be about $80.00. Dr. Bisbee preached ten sermons in all.

Upon motion the following orders were drawn.

Dr. F.A. Bisbee	$33.00
Dr. McGlauflin	$34.80
Miss Mizzura Cawthon (Bal Feb Salary)	$5.00
Shing Hardware Co on account	$10.00

J.C. Bond bal on printing and cash books $1.25

Dr. Shinn having been passing through Atlanta it was deemed advisable to have him stay over and preach for our church on Mar 15 and Sunday Mar 17th. It was stated his expenses would be about $15.00.

It was reported that progress was being made on adjusting the windows account.

Mr. Harvey reported that the Good Templars had ordered a warrant drawn in our favor for $14.00 to be credited to their window account. This $14.00 being amount of rent owning by church to said Good Templars.

Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
<signed>
J.C. Bond Secy

Physical Archive: UUCA Box: 60   Folder: 01  Pages: 28 – 29
Citation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Records, RG 026, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta GA

Atlanta Ga. Feb. 3, 1901
Board of Trustees of the church held their regular February meeting in the study of Dr. McGlauflin on above date. President Crone in the chair, members present, Dr. McGlauflin, Mr. Marsh, Mr. Blake and Secy Bond.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted.

Treasurer reported that since the last reporting he had collected $(Archivist: amount in original), that he had paid out on order $(Archivist: amount in original). That he now had on hand $103.05.

The report was accepted.

The committee on furnace reported that in pursuance of the authority granted them at the last board meeting, they had on February 4, 1901 taken up the note of $148.00 given to Moncrief-Carter Furnace Co., due on said Feb. 4th and had given a new note therefore for $70.00, paying half the principal and also $1.00 interest; that this note falls due 60 days from date and draws 8% interest from date, payable to Neal Loan and Bkg. Co.

The committee also found it necessary to borrow the sum of $200 which they did from Neal Loan and Banking Co., giving note for $200 dated Feb. 4, 1901, due in 90 days from date with interest at 8% from date. This latter $200 was borrowed for the purpose of taking up the note of $200 due to F.M. Marsh, which was done.

This report was accepted.

The secretary was not able to make his report as financial secretary owning to the absence of his financial books, but was asked to be sure to report next meeting.

The Secretary stated that in pursuance of the instructions of the board at its last meeting, he had sent Mrs. H.W. Young the following letter, to which he had received no reply.

Atlanta Ga. Jan 30, 1901
Mrs. Harry W. Young c/o Carroll House, City.

My dear Mrs. Young, at a meeting of the new church board last evening, I, as Secretary of the Board, was instructed to write you and express to you our sincerest and profoundest appreciation and thanks for the valuable assistance you have rendered us these past few months; that we are indeed grateful to you for what you have done for us and we really feel sorry because of our inability to remunerate you in a more substantial way than by our expression of thanks, but that owing to our financial condition at present we find we are utterly unable to do more; that we do not feel as though it would be fair to you or to ourselves to accept your services further until we are in a position to adequately compensate you for same.

Again thanking you on behalf of the Board and with best wishes, I am

Cordially yours

(signed) J.C. Bond Secy.

The committee on Music reported that since the last meeting they had secured the services of Miss Mizzura Cawthon as Leader of the Choir for a period of five months at $10.00 per month, beginning Feb. 1, 1901.

This report was accepted and adopted by the Board.

Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the following orders were drawn on treasurer.

Empire Glass and Decorations Co Acct in full	$3.00
J.J. Thousason  account in full	$6.75
Bass Drygoods Co. on account of carpet	$25.00
W.H. McGlauflin salary for Jan 1901	$50.00
Ga. Paint and Glass Co account in past	$10.00
E.D. Thomas Atty for Williams Bros in full	$10.00
Miss Mizzura Cawthon Feb salary ½ month	$5.00
Total	$109.96

Dr. McGlauflin reported that progress was being made on adjustment of the rent owed Good Templars and amount owning by them on their window.

He reported also that $5.00 has been received on the Veazy window and $11.00 had been received on Mrs. McGlauflin window.

Concerning the contemplated services of meeting to begin on this 21^st of February, with Dr. Bizbee of Boson Mass with us. The matter of his entertainment was left to Dr. McGlauflin to make such arrangements as he thought best.

Upon motion the following committee was appointed to look after the advertising of said meetings; Mr. Crone, Mr. Blake and Dr. McGlauflin.

Upon motion, meeting adjourned.

<signed>

J.C. Bond, Secy.

Physical Archive: UUCA Box: 60 Folder: 01  Page: 25 – 27
Citation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Records, RG 026, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta GA

Atlanta Ga Jan 29, 1901
The regular monthly business meeting of the church Board was held on Jan 29, 1901 in the study of Dr. McGlauflin; the following members being present: Dr. McGlauflin, Treasurer Marsh, Secy Bond, H.C. Blake, Chas W. Hubner and James Harvey.

The president being absent, Mr. Blake was called to the chair to preside over the meeting.

The minutes of the called meeting of the church and the annual meeting were read accepted.

Treasurer reported a balance on hand of $113.21.

Upon motion duly seconded it was ordered that an order be drawn for $1.90 that same being the amount of the Sunday evening collection of Jan. 27, 1901, the same to be paid to the Treasurer of the Y.P.C.U. to be sent to Central Y.P.C.U. to be applied on state assessment owning by the Georgia Y.P.C.U.

It was moved that an order be drawn for $3.29 payable to Mrs. Nellie Peters Black for the Free Kindergarten School, the same being the amount of the collection taken on Thanksgiving Day 1900, it having previously been agreed that said collection be given to said school.

Dr. McGlauflin who was appointed a committee of one to look after the rent owning by the church to the Good Templars reported that he had made no progress in adjusting same and suggested that as Br. Harvey was an officer in the Good Templars Lodge he could look after this matter better. Upon motion, the matter was therefore referred to Mr. Harvey.

It was moved and seconded that the Board make and deliver a promissory note to Dr. McGlauflin in the amount of $200.00 dated July 1, 1901 the same being for his salary from Sep 1, 1900 to Jan 1, 1901, carried.

It was moved and seconded that the chair appoint a committee of four to be known as the Furnace Committee, carried. The chair appointed Mr. Marsh, Mr. Crone, Mr. Blake and Mr. Bond.

It was also moved that the chair appoint a committee of five to be known as Music Committee, carried. The chair appointed Dr. McGlauflin, Mr. Hubner, Mrs. Gill and Miss Bert Crone and Mr. Holdt.

The chair appointed a committee consisting of Dr. McGlauflin and Mr. Bond for the purpose of revising our old constitution and by-laws.

It was moved and carried that the committee on Music make such arrangements with Miss Cawthon as to retaining her services in the choir as it saw fit, it being the sense of a majority of the members of the board that a sum not exceeding ten dollars for be paid her for this purpose.

Upon motion duly seconded and carried the Secretary was instructed to write Mrs. H.W. Young thanking her for past services but owing to our present financial condition we could not pay her anything and did not think it fair to her to ask her further services or accept same.

Upon motion duly carried the Finance Committee was empowered to make such settlements of accounts owning, as well as note for furnace, as it deemed best and to borrow money to do so if necessary.

Adjourned at 10:30 pm

<signed>

J.C. Bond Secy

Physical Archive: UUCA Box: 60 Folder: 01  Page: 22 – 24
Citation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Records, RG 026, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta GA

Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 22, 1901
The regular annual business meeting and banquet of the First Universalist Church of Atlanta was held in the vestry of the church on the evening of Jan. 22, 1901.

The following officers being present: President R.M. Crone, Treasurer F.M. Marsh, Secy J.C. Bond and W.C. Gill, also the pastor W.H. McGlauflin and between forty and fifty other members and friends of the church.

After prayer by the Dr. McGlauflin those present seated themselves around the tables where a most sumptuous repast was spread.

After the supper was eaten President R.M. Crone stated the object of the meeting which he said was that of hearing the different reports from the different officers and the election of officers for the ensuing year.

Dr. McGlauflin on behalf of the Church, as the Pastor made an interesting report which showed J.C. Bond Secretary and Financial Secretary reported that during the year just closed we had raised in Atlanta and paid out on the Atlanta Building Fund the sum of $2,208.78

That our total disbursement for the year, which were raised and paid out as current expenses, such as rents, fuel, lights, janitor, etc. were $759.37

That we had raised sums for missions and Elecassasy???? (Archivist Note: Could not transcribe.) vary purposes the sum of $64.44.

That our total sums raised in Atlanta and paid out during the year amounts to $2,968.10

The Treasurer Mr. F.M. Marsh submitted a report which showed our total indebtedness to be ??? (Archivist Note: Could not transcribe)

The treasurer showed that the Sunday morning and evening collections had gradually increased since we had moved into the new church.

The balance in the treasury was reported to be $45.00.

(Archivist: Insert transcription of pages 17 – 19…starting below page 20 – Jan 2017)

After listing to these various reports, the election of officers was next announced upon motion President Crone appointed the following names:

Mrs. W.C. Gill
Mr. J.T. Miller
Mrs. Alex Beck

During the time the Nominating Committee were (sic) getting ready to report, Mr. J.C. Bond who is a member of the Central Board of the Y.P.C.U. and who had just returned  just returned from a committee meeting in Boston, was called upon to briefly report his trip which he did so and at the conclusion of same presented the church with a splendid photographic group of the members of the Executive Board for the years 1899 – 1900 who served during the building of the Atlanta church.

The nominating committee were (sic) then ready to report and they did as follows for officers of our church board 1901:

President –  R.M. Crone
Secretary – J.C. Bond
Treasurer – F.M. Marsh

Board Members:
Mrs. H.C. Blake
Mr. W.C. Gill
Mr. C.W. Hubner

The report was unamiously adopted and the Secretary was instructed to cast the ballot for the nominees which he did.

Dr. McGlauflin reported the following names which he said ?? ????? voted in as business or associate members of the church: (IMG_6695)

Mr. Chas. W. Hubner
Mrs. Chas. W. Hubner
Mr. Chas. H. Smith
Mr. F. G. Painter
Mrs. F.G. Painter
Mr. ?. L. ???
Miss Martha Smith
Miss Mittie Smith
Mrs. James Harvey
Mrs. Strahan
Mrs. Douglas
Miss Mizzura Cawthon
Miss Davis

After singing “God be with you till we Meet Again”, upon motion an adjournment was had.

<signed>

J.C. Bond

Secy

After several interesting talks including a very interesting talk by Mr. Hubner, the President announced that the mater of pledges for 1901 be taken up.  $483.50 was raised.

 

Physical Archive: UUCA Box: 60 Folder: 01  Pages: 15 – 21
Citation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Records, RG 026, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta GA

 

Jan 21, 1901

The Board of Trustees met in the church pallor at 8:30 pm.

Present: Mr. Crafts, Moore, St. Amand, Harding, Lederle, Mrs. Owens and Daniels.

Upon motion of Mr. Crafts, Mr. John L. Moore was elected as chairman of the board for the coming year. Mr. Geo. H. Crafts was elected to serve as vice chairman.

It was moved and voted that a Finance Committee of not less than five members be appointed by the chair with the authority to increase.  The chair appointed as such committee the following: J.G. St. Amand, Chairman; Geo. H. Crafts, J.C. Peck; Mrs. M.E. Owen; Mrs Howard Daniels.

It was moved and voted that the chair appoint a committee of three on Care of Property. The following were appointed: J.C. Peck, Chairman; Dr. W.J. Jackson; A.T. Walker.

It was moved and voted that the Clerk be instructed to have the Constitution and list of members printed, issue to be about 250 copies.

Mr. Harding was requested to keep count of the attendance at services and to report on same at the next meeting

The Treasurer then read his report showing that the total amount of subscriptions to date was $780. The Woman’s Alliance had promised to raise $150.00 for the church in the coming year.

Upon motion of Mr. Crafts it was voted that the Pastor be requested to attend the regular meetings of the Board.

It was moved and voted that the Chairman of the Finance Committee be request to make a statement on Sunday morning explaining the needs of the church.

It was moved and voted that five members be considered a legal quorum of this Board.  Board meetings to be held on the third Monday of each month at 8 pm in the church parlor.

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm.

<signed>

Frank Lederle

Physical Archive: UUCA Box: 26   Folder: 02  Book: 02 Pages: 157
Citation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Records, RG 026, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta GA

Atlanta, Ga. Jan 20, 1901
A call meeting of the church was had on Sunday, Jan 20, 1901, after the service for the purpose of voting on the following persons for membership in the First Universalist Church of Atlanta.

Mr. Harlyn Hitchcock
Miss Rose Elizabeth Hubner
Mrs. Ella Davis
Mr. James Harvey

The above named were presented by the Pastor W.H. McGlauflin, and upon motion duly made and seconded, they were each elected to active membership in the church.

<signed>

J.C. Bond, Secy

Physical Archive: UUCA Box: 60 Folder: 01  Page: 14
Citation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Records, RG 026, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta GA

 

Atlanta, Ga. January 14^th, 1901

The regular annual meeting of the Church of Our Father was held in the main hall of the church building, this day. Meeting called at 8:45pm.

Present: Mr. Crafts, Mr. and Mrs. Daniels, Miss Dixon, Miss Behre, Mrs. Beardeley, Mr. Harding, Mr. and Mrs. Langston, Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Lederle, Miss Gertrude Lederle, Miss Margaret Lederle, Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Mr. H. M???, Mr. E. M???, Miss Martin, Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Schumann, Mr. and Mrs. St. Amand, Mr. and Mrs. Watts, Mr. Walker, Mr. Young.

Mr. Crafts was nominated for Chairman. The chair stated that as there was a question as to the legality of the meeting and it would there be well to consider a motion to have the meeting declared a legal one. It was moved by Mr. St. Amand and seconded, that the meeting be declared a legal one by the vote of the assembled. – Carried.

The minutes of the previous meetings were read and approved. The Pastor’s annual report was then read and ordered spread upon the minutes. Annual reports were also received from the following officers, the Treasurer, the Clerk, the Woman’s Alliance, by Mrs. Owen, President, the Board of Trustees by Mr. Crafts, Chairman, the Sunday School, by Miss. Martin Superintendent and the Young People’s Religious Union, by Mr. Paul Dixon, President. There reports were all accepted and order spread upon the minutes.

Treasurer’s Report for the year ending Dec. 31^st 1900

Receipts		Disbursements
Balance on Hand	$147.74	Expense Account	$80.84
Sunday Collection	$164.24	Janitor	$45.50
Woman’s Alliance	$100.00	Pastor’s Salary	$1150.00
Return of Paving Bill	$40.37	Organist	$73.50
Galveston Sufferer’s Collection	$15.50	A.W.A	$10.00
American Unitarian Association	$500.00	Gas & Fuel	$19.17
Subscriptions	$622.13	Rent Women Club Room	$105.00
		Insurance	$11.00
		Galveston Sufferers	$15.00
Total Receipts	$1,589.98	Total Disbursements	$1,510.01
		Balance	$79.97
			$1,589.98

The new Covent and Constitution were then submitted and read article by article. The first article changing the name of the church was lost by a vote of 15 to 10. The other articles of the new constitution were then voted upon and all adopted.

 

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

Article I. –  Name

The Name of this church shall be the Church of Our Father in Atlanta, Georgia. (Archivist Note: in original typed document the name of the church was noted as the First Unitarian Church. This reference was crossed out and the Church of Our Father was written in.)

Article II. –  Purpose

The purpose of this church shall be to maintain the worship of God, to cultivate in its members virtuous affections and habits, and to promote the common weal (Archivist Note: weal – a sound, healthy, or prosperous state). To secure these ends, the following Covenant which shall be the basis of membership. And the following, Constitution which shall be the rule of this church, have been formed and adopted.

Article III. – Covenant

The following shall be the Covenant of this church: We accept the religion of Jesus believing with him that practical religion is expressed in love to God and love to Man, and in the spirit of Jesus we unite for the worship of God and the Service of Man.

Article IV. – Membership

All persons who after making proper application, shall sign the church roll, thereby agreeing with the purpose add consenting to the rules of this church, shall be considered members thereof.

Article V. – Officers

Section 1.

The Officers of this church shall be a clerk, a treasurer, who shall be elected annually, and nine trustees who shall be elected so that three shall go out of office each year.

Section 2. Election of Officers

All elections shall be by ballot, by a majority vote, and all officers shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified.

Article VI. –  Board of Trustees.

Officers provided for in Article V of this constitution shall constitute a Board of Trustees. It shall be the duty of this Board to secure its legal corporation; to hold the property of the church; to superintend the raising a the minister’s salary; to provide for incidental expense; to make to the church through its chairman an annual report of its transactions. This board shall be subject always to the directing vote of the church and shall have no power to sell or encumber the property of the church without a specific vote of those entitled to vote in these matters as named in Article IV. This board shall have the power to organize itself as it deems wise, except that it shall hold monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month.

Article VII. –   Duties of Officers

Section 1.

The Chairman of the board of Trustees shall preside over all church meetings, and have the general oversight of the affairs of the church under the directing vote of the Board of Trustees.

Section 2.

The Clerk shall keep a faithful record of the proceedings of the church and shall at each regular meeting read the minutes of all proceeding meetings. He shall also render a written report of his year’s work at the Annual Meeting.

Section 3.

The Treasurer shall receive all money belonging to the church and pay out the same on the order of the Board of Trustees. He also shall reader a written report at the Annual Meeting of his receipts and disbursements.

Section 4.

The Minister shall have immediate charge of the religious, educational, and philanthropic work of the church subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees; he shall have authority to appoint such committees as desires to assist him and shall render to the Board of Trustees monthly reports of the transactions of such committees.

Article VIII. – Business

All questions involving the disposal or encumbering the property of the church shall be exclusively in the hands of those members whose names are on the church roll. All other questions not otherwise provided shall be decided by a majority vote.

Article IX. – Meetings

Meetings of the church shall be held on the second Monday of January, April, July and October. The meeting held on the second Monday in January shall be the Annual Meeting. Other meetings may be called as in the judgment of the Board of Trustees <as> they are needed giving timely notice, or whenever an application to the clerk for a meeting shall be made by at least twelve members of the church due notice of the same in writing to sent to each member.

Section 2. Quorum

One fourth of the resident members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

Article XI. – Amendments

Section 1.

This Constitution may be amended by a vote of two thirds of the members present and voting at any regular meeting or any meeting called according to article XI.

Section 2.

By-laws to carry out the provisions of this Constitution may be enacted at any regular meeting.

By-Laws

I. –

At each Annual Meeting and Advisory Committee of two, one woman and one man, shall be elected, with the minister ex officio a third member, shall receive applications for membership in the church and pass upon the fitness of applicants. The unanimous vote of this committee shall qualify candidates to sign the church roll.

II. –

The Advisory Committee shall have authority to place on the church roll the names of non-resident fellow believers who may apply for membership in the church and such persons shall be known as Associate Members without the right to vote. No person may become an Associate Member without making an annual contribution to the church of at least one dollar except by the unanimous vote of the Advisory Committee. It is expressly stipulated that no part of contributions from Associate Members shall be used for the maintenance of the local church. Such contributions shall be kept as a separate fund used only for strictly missionary purposes outside of Atlanta.

III. –

At each Annual Meeting a Superintendent and an Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School shall be elected in accordance with the provisions of the constitution for the election of officers and the Superintendent shall render a written report at each Annual Meeting.

IV. –

At least two weeks before the Annual Meetings and at a church meeting called by the Board of Trustees, a committee of five shall be appointed to nominate officers for the ensuing year and shall prepare and present a printed ballot to the Annual Meeting.

V. –

All affiliated organization in the church are advised to submit through their respective presiding officers written reports of the year’s work at each annual meeting of the church.

(Archivist Note: written comments appended to By-laws document)

The resignations of Mrs. Owen, Mrs. Able, Messrs. Peck, Moore and Crafts as Trustees of the Church were received and accepted to take immediate effect. Upon motion the following committee was appointed to sell the building material left from the old church. Messrs. Lederle, Peck and Walker. A committee was also appointed to adjust and sell the old books in the library – the member of which are Mr. Otto Abel. It was moved by Mr. Langston that a record of the Dedication Services, the Installation Services and the Southern Conference services be made upon the minutes of the church. It was also voted that the Minister’s salary for the coming year be fixed a $1,400. The Nominating Committee reported the following list of officers for the year 1900 (Archivist: believe this year is in error. Should be 1901), who were balloted for and duly elected.

For Pastor: Clarence A. Langston

Clerk: Frank Lederle
Treasurer: J.G. St. Amand
Trustees for 3 years: Geo. H. Craft, J.C. Peck, Mrs. Goldsborough Owen
For 2 years: Mrs. Howard Daniels, John L. Moore, J.H. Kennedy
For 1 year: J.E. Harding, Mrs. Chas. H. Behre, A.F. Walker
Advisory Committee: J.E. Harding, Mrs. Geo. Johnson
Sunday School Superintendent: Miss Hattie Martin
Assistant Superintendent Mrs. B.F. Langley

Meeting then adjourned.

(signed) Frank Lederle,Clerk

Source: Physical Archive: UUCA Box: 25   Folder: 04   Book: 01  Pages:  215 – 219
Citation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Records, RG 026, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta GA

 

Minute of Trustees’ Meeting.

December 22, 1900.

A meeting of the board of Trustees was held at the residence of Mr. J.C. Peck 7 Ivy St.

The following members were present: Mrs. Owen, Messrs. Peck, Moore, Crafts, and St. Amand.

The clerk being absent the minute of previous meeting was not read and Mr. C.A. Langston was requested to serve as clerk, pro tempore.

The treasurer made a verbal report in which he stated that all bills for the year were provided for and suggested that the Alliance appropriate fifty dollars to the church so that year might begin with a balance on hand.

Application to the American Unitarian Association for aid for the coming; year was considered and on the motion of the treasurer, the Association was asked to contribute $450 for the year, being fifty dollars less than the amount asked for and appropriated last year.

On motion of Mr. St. Amand, a committee of three was appointed to draft suitable resolution on the death of W.G. Abel and that the same be spread upon the minute of the board and a copy transmitted to the family. The chairman appointed Mrs. Owen, Messrs. Moore and Langston to serve.

The question of revising the Constitution of the church was introduced and after considerable discussion the following resolution was accepted and on motion, the chairman was instructed to present it to the church for consideration.

It was voted to call a meeting of the church after service Sunday December 310 for the purpose of electing a nominating committee.

No other Business being called the Board adjourned at 11 P.M

<signed>

C.A. Langston, Clerk, pro temp

Physical Archive: UUCA Box: 26 Folder: 02 Book: 02 Pages: 156
Citation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Records, RG 026, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta GA

Atlanta, Ga. Dec 10, 1900

The regular meeting the church board was had at above place and time; the session being held in the parlor of the First Universalist Church, Chairman R.M. Crone in the chair, others present were treasurer Marsh, Secy Bond and Dr. McGlauflin.

Minutes of the last meeting read and accepted.

Dr. McGlauflin as chairman of the building committee submitted a detailed statement as to expenditures etc. , showing among other things his salary paid to Sep 1, 1900; that all the windows had been paid for so far as the church was concerned. His report showed that the following amounts are owning to the organizations on account of the windows:

Mrs. McGlauflin Window (Viola Keller)	$19.00
The Veazy Window (Rev. E.V. Stevens)	$41.00
Good Templars Window	$28.00

Making a total owing on account of windows $88.00

Dr. McGlauflin having reported that our church is indebted to Filton Lodge F.O.G.T. (Archivist Note: May be a reference to a Masonic Lodge where services are held) $14.00 he was appointed a committee of one to look after the matter.

He reported a balance in his hands as Chairman building committee of $43.09.

The treasurer not having his books present was unable to make a report.

It was voted to pay $50.00 on furnace account to Messes. Moncrief-Carter Furnace Co., the furnace having been completed and accepted.

Meeting adjourned.
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J.C.Bond Secy

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Nov 19, 1900 5 PM

Meeting of the Board of Trustees at Mr. St.Amand’s residence.

Present: Messrs. Crafts, Moore, Peck, Lederle, Mrs. Abel.

The subject for discussion was the proposed election of a President of the Society and the changes to be made in the Board of Trustees.  It was suggested by Mr. Peck that the Pastor be authorized to appoint the Committee on Operation of Church, Music, Library and Sunday School.

Mr. Langston suggested that an Associate Membership be one of the features of the new constitution.

Meeting adjourned.

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Frank Lederle, Clerk

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Citation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Records, RG 026, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta GA

Nov 9^th 1900 8:30pm

A Special Meeting of the Church of Our Father was held in the new church building on this day;  this being the first time that the new building was occupied.  The reading of minutes of previous meeting was dispensed with.

Mr. St. Anand – Chairman of the Building Committee reported that the new church building was now completed and ready for occupancy and that funds were on hand to pay all bills outstanding.  Mr. St. Amand moved, seconded by Mr. Chillingworth, that the keys of the property be turned over to Mr. Eliot, as the representative of the A.U.A., at the dedication service, on next Sunday morning.  Adopted.

Mr. Owen and Mr. Chillingworth were elected as the delegates from this church to the Southern Conference. A letter was then read from Mr. Chillingworth, resigning as a member of the Board of Trustees, on account of his departure from the city.  Mr. C. requested that he be allowed to continue his membership and contributions in the future.  After many expressions of regret, Mr. John L Moore was elected to fill the vacancy in the Board of Trustees.

The meeting then adjourned.

(signed)

Frank Lederle
Clerk

Source: Physical Archive: UUCA Box: 25   Folder: 04   Book: 01   Pages: 212
Citation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Records, RG 026, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta GA

Atlanta, Ga. Nov.7, 1900
Universalist Church

A call(ed) meeting of the board of directors was had in the parlor of the church on the above date.

The matter of the furnace was first taken up. The Furnace Committee reported that the contract for the purchase of the furnace had been completed and that same had been purchased and that same had been purchased from the Moncrief-Carter Furnace Co. upon the following terms: $190.00, $50.00 cash when furnace is placed in church complete. Balance to be paid Jan 1, 1901.

The report of committee was accepted. Reported that work began on putting in furnace Nov. 6, 1900.

Dr. McGlauflin made a report as to how many bills remain outstanding and paid. Also he reported that he had on hand cash to the amount of $292.00 On motion, he was instructed to make such payments on the unpaid bills as he deemed best, paying some of them in full, others making partial payments on some.

Present at meeting: Dr. McGlauflin, F.M. Marsh, R.M. Crone and J.C. Bond.

Treasurer Marsh not having his book at the meeting was unable to five report as to money on hand or collections since last meeting.

Adjourned
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J.C. Bond Secy

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Atlanta Ga Sep 6, 1900
A regular business meeting of the Board was held in the Sunday School room on the evening of Sep. 6, 1900.

The following persons being present President Crone, Treasurer Marsh, Secretary Bond, Dr. McGlauflin, Mr. John M Miller and Jos. G Thrower.

Reading of last regular and special board meeting minutes read and adopted.

Treasurer not having his book with him was not able to make his report.

Dr. McGlauflin on behalf of the Building Committee read a detailed and complete statement of the actings and doings of said committee since its organization showing how the church was built, how much money it had taken, how much we now owed on our church building. It was very gratifying to learn that the deficit was much smaller than it was first supposed to be. Upon motion it was decided that said report as read by Dr. McGlauflin be adopted and that same be written in a separate book for future reference.

Upon motion of Dr. McGlauflin the following committee was appointed for the purpose of looking after the furnace or other heating apparatus to be put in the church. Dr. McGlauflin, R.M. Crone and J.C. Bond.

Upon motion of J.C. Bond, Dr. McGlauflin was authorized to secure the services of a carpenter for the purpose of finishing up some of the odd jobs in and through the church which having not been finished up heretofore.

Dr. McGlauflin reported that a Mrs. Carver had written him that she was a daughter of a Universalist minister and that he had died leaving quite a nice library. Dr. McGlauflin called to see her and she agreed to give the library to our church provided we would defray the expense of moving same into the church. The same was heartily accepted with the thanks of the board.

Mr. Holdt, having stated that he was in a position where he could buy paints at a discount of 50% it was agreed that we get Mr. Holdt to order enough paint to paint the church and that we get the paint at once as the offer was probably not an indefinite one.

Mr. J.G. Thrower who was present stated that he was still due a balance of something over forty dollars in the work he did in plastering the church.

It was stated that Mr. Thrower had made a subscription of $25.00 and that in the settlement he had been asked to deduct the amount or his subscription from the amount of the bill for plastering which he was not willing to do just yet, on the idea that he was not able to spare. This being the case then objections were raised to some of the plastering in the basement. After going down and inspecting same with Mr. Thrower, he admitted it was not all right and agreed to make it all right. There upon it was agreed by the Board to give Mr. Thrower an order to pay in 90 days or some other time was to we agreed on which closed up the matter with him.

Adjourned.

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J.C. Bond Secy.

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Sep 3, 1900 8:15pm

Meeting of Committee on Real Estate and Building at Mr. Peck’s residence.

Present: Messrs. Peck, Langston, St. Amand, Moore, Atkinson, Lederle.

The Chairman reported that the amount contracted for to date on building was $4,114 less deduction of $40.00 leaving $4,178.00.  To this were added the following extras:  gas piping-  $12.00, changes in window: $42.00, extra grading: $50.00. a total: $104.00 which makes the total cost to date $4,178.00.

The following items were still to be provided for: electric light fixtures – $100.00, extra wiring – $43.00, furnace – $140.00, tinting walls – $75.00, mantel – $15.00. Total $373.00

Upon motion of Mr. Peck the chairman was authorized to raise the amount necessary to complete the church, estimated not to exceed $400.00 – Passed.

Meeting adjourned.

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Frank Lederle, Clerk

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Atlanta, Ga Aug 26, 1900.
Universalist Church

A called meeting of Board was held on the date above for the purpose of electing delegates to the Georgia State Convention of Universalists which convening at Mulberry Church in Jackson County, Ga. near Winder on Aug 30th, Sep 1 and 2nd 1900.
The following delegates were duly and regularly elected Rev. W.H. McGlauflin, Mrs. W.C. Gill, Miss Grace Gill, Mrs. Elizabeth Love, Mr. Elija Love, Miss Mabel Hallarn, Miss Nellie Hefferman, Mrs. J.C. Bond, Miss Clara King (Archivist: Unsure of transcripts of this last name), Mr. Lewis Brown, Mr. R.M. Crone.

Adjourned.

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J.C. Bond Secy

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On last Sunday The Constitution published a drawing of the new home of the Church of Our Father. Unitarian, now being erected at the corner of Spring and Cain streets. As the picture indicates, the building in at simple classic design.

The Church of our Father was organized in 1883 in the upper room of the old Kimball house by the Rev. George L. Chaney and ten other persons. Of this number only two are now living in Atlanta. Mr. Frank Lederle end Mr. G. L. Norrman. Soon after the organization of the society the property at the corner or North Forsyth and Church streets was purchased and a chapel wee erected on Church street, leaving the large old building at the corner to be used by the Means classical school, then one of the leading institutions for the preparation of boys for the university. The chapel was occupied by the society on Christmas of the same year, but was not formerly dedicated until the following April. This chapel was used as a place of worship until last January, when it was torn down to make room for the Carnegie Free library. With the proceeds of the sale of the fine property how held by the trustees of the Carnegie Free library the site at the corner of Spring and Cain streets was bought, leaving a sufficient sum to enable the society to dedicate its new house of worship entirely free of debt.

The Church of our Father, in accordance with the principles of Unitarianism, has no written creed or confession of faith. The organization is based on the simple covenant: “We accept the religion of Jesus, believing in accordance with His teaching that practical religion is summed up in love to God and love to man, and in the love of truth and in the spirit of Jesus we unite for the worship of God and the service of man.” The acceptance of this convenient and the signing of the church roll constitute a person a member of the church.

The present minister, Rev. C.A. Langston, assume date duties of the pastorate last April. He is a native of Kentucky.

Sunday, November 11th, has been selected as the date for the dedication. The Rev. Samuel A. Eliot, D.D., president of the American Unitarian Association in Boston, will deliver the sermon for the occasion.

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Jul 27, 1900, 5:40 pm

Meeting of Committee on Real Estate and Building in Mr. St. Amand’s office.

Present: Messrs. Langston, Moore, Dr. Tucker, St. Amand, Lederle.

Upon motion of Mr. Langston it was voted that the following changes be made in the plans.

• The main window as gothic to be changed to colonial at a cost of $42.00
• The gas piping in contract be dispensed with, excepting that for kitchen and ladies parlor
• That the Godfrey Rolling partition be dispensed with and credit taken for same

The chairman was authorized to make the necessary arrangements to effect these changes.

It was moved that the chairman be authorized to get a drawing of the church at a cost of $15.00 – Carried.

The chairman was authorized to pay the architects $25.00 on account.

Meeting adjourned.

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Frank Lederle, Clerk

Physical Archive: UUCA Box: 26 Folder: 02 Book: 02 Pages: 154
Citation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Records, RG 026, Archives and Manuscripts Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta GA

UNIVERSALIST CHURCH IS TO BE DEDICATED TODAY

Dedicatory exercises over the First Universalist church of Atlanta will be conducted this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock.  Prominent members  of the denomination from all sections of the country will participate in the service. As is well known the annual convention of the Young People’s Christian Union, which is composed of the young Universalists of America, is now being held in this city.

The church was completed only a short time before the convention opened and its pastor, Rev. W. H. McGlauflin, D.D., decided to wait until today before formally dedicating the new house of worship to the service of the Lord.

While the structure is not large it is one of the prettiest in the city. It is located on East Harris street, near Peachtree street. The church, with the ground on which it stands, cost about $12,000. The structure was designed by W. F. Denny, who employed in designing it the English gothic style.

The stained glass windows of the church make one of its prettiest features. One represents “The Sower,” by Millet; another “The Nativity,” by Hoffman, and a third “The Resurrection,” by Plackharst. In addition to these there are windows which were given the church by the Knight of Pythias, the Good Templars and the Federation of Trades.

The sermon during the dedication this afternoon will be delivered by Rev. I. M. Atwood, D.D., of New York, one of the best known of the Universalist pulpit orators. The prayer of dedication will be offered by Rev. F. A. Bisbee, D.D., editor of The Universalist Leader.  The following is the programme:

Voluntary, “Praise Ye the Father,” Gounod – Choir
Invocation – Rev. J. C. Burrus, D.D., Alabama
Spiritual Lessons – Rev. J. D. Corby, New York
Hymn No. 742 – Dwight
Sowing the Seed” – Rev. Q. H. Shinn, D.D.
Sermon – Rev. I.M. Atwood, D.D., New York
Offertory Solo – Mrs. Harry W. Young, Georgia
Sentences, dedication
Prayer of Dedication – Rev. F. A. Bisbee, D.D., editor of Universalist Leader.
Hymn, “Original” – Miss Etta Wallace Miller

Source: The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia)  Sun, Jul 15, 1900  Page 21
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From the Realm of Religion Column

Unitarian

Church of Our Father, temporary place of meeting Women’s Club room in the Grand.  Service at 11 o’clock. Rev. F.A. Bisbee, D.D., editor of the Universalist Leader will preach.  Dr. Bisbee is visiting in the city as a delegate to the annual convention of the Young People’s Christian Union of the Universalist church. The public is cordially invited.

Universalist

This will be a memorable day with the Atlanta Universalist.  The convention of the past week has brought together some of the best brain and heart of the whole church, and today these will make their impress.  At 9:30 this morning, Rev. F.C. Leavitt, of Alabama, will conduct the devotional meeting.  At 11, Rev. F.C. Priest, of Chicago, will preach.  The greatest interest of the day will center in the dedicatory exercises of the new church edifice.  Several prominent ministers will participate in the service.  Rev. I.M. Atwood, D.D., of New York, will preach the sermon. At night there will be a praise service at 7:30 followed by three-minute speeches from delegates here representing some twenty-eight states, Canada and Japan.  The service will close with the celebration of the communion.

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Jul 7, 1900 8 PM

Meeting of the Committee on Real Estate and Building at residence of Mr. J.C. Peck.

Present: Messrs. Peck, Spencer, Moore, St. Amand, Lederle and Langston.

Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

Mr. St. Amand explained Mr. Chaney’s letter referred to in the minutes of previous meeting.  Moved and voted that bides on new church building be opened and read. The only bid received was on from L.P. Hunerkopf agency to build the church of $4,525.00.

It was noted that the next meeting be held on the night of the 14th instance, at Mr. St. Amand’s residence.  The members of the committee requested to see contractors and to ask for further bids.

It was voted that the architects be requested to turn over plans and specification with all bids received in time for the next meeting.

Discussion then followed on Mr. Eliot’s (Archivist Note: Eliot is president of the American Unitarian Association) letter about extra contributions to the church fund. Upon motion by Mr. Langston it was voted that Mr. Eliot be informed that a representative of the church would come to Boston in the fall to solicit subscriptions to the amount of $750.00 for the furnishings of the church.

Adjourned, 9:30 pm

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Frank Lederle, Clerk

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Jun 25, 1900

Meeting of the Board of Trustees at Mr. St. Amand’s office – 5 PM.

Present: Messrs. Peck, Crafts, Chillingworth, Langston, St. Amand and Lederle.

The following committees were appointed:

Ways & Means: St. Amand, Crafts, Spencer, Moore, and Tucker
Operation of Church: Lederle, Harding, Mr. Langston, Mrs. Owen, Mrs. Johnson, and Miss Yates
Care of Church Property: Mr. Peck, Dr. Tucker, Judge Hall
Music: Mrs. Abel, Mrs. Lederle, Mrs. Langley, Mrs. St. Amand, Mrs. Watts
Sunday School and Library: Mrs. Chillingworth, Miss Martin, Miss Dixon, Otto Abel

It was voted that the third Wednesday in the month, 5:30 pm be the regular meeting time for this board.  A suggestion from Mr. Langston that the church consider the advisability of changing its convenient was referred to the Committee on Operation of Church.

The Treasurer report was then read.

Balance on hand July 1st, 1900: $147.47
Receipts to date: $448.10
Total: $595.84
Disbursements: $594.44
Cash on hand: $1.40

The Treasurer also reported that the subscriptions to date amounted to $547.00.

A letter was read from Rev. Geo. L. Chaney regarding an appeal to the Unitarians for fund to build the Atlanta church.

Meeting adjourned 6:00 pm

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Frank Lederle, Clerk

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June 17, 1900
At office of R.M. Crone. Meeting called to order by chairman, those present were Fincher, Marsh, Crone and Dr. McGlauflin.

Mr. Fincher’s resignation as secretary was offered and accepted.

Report of secretary was not given by reason of his not bringing the book.

Treasurer Marsh collected on current expenses $156.55 and disbursements to account of building fund except rent of hall and some incidental expenses.

Building Committee reported that work had regularly been carried on except during carpenter’s strike which caused a delay of about one week. Wages up to that that time (June 1st) had been $2.00 for 10 hours, foreman $2.50. After strike it was $2.00 for 8 hours and foreman $3.00 for 10 hours. Mr. Veazy began work on March 8th and worked continuously 9 wks and 3 days at rate of $25 a week. Paid Mr. Veazy $187.00 still owe him $50.00.

Mr. Veazy donated $25.00 to the church which was paid in the $187.00. The church has also been insured for $2,000.

It has also been reported that the large window for the church, by Von Gerichten Co of Columbus Ohio  will be donated by friends of the church and will be something very handsome.

Dr. McGlauflin reports a gift of $150.00 from Mrs. E. M. Walker of Geneva, Ill. to be applied on organ fund.  A motion of thanks was passed by board to Mrs. Walker and also this fund to be known as the Mrs. E. M. Walker organ fund.

The building committee reports that all money received up to this time has been applied on paying bills.

The following loans have been given to committee.
Dr. McGlauflin $100
W.C. Gill $100
F.M. Marsh $100
A.E. Holdt $100

Board reports having paid out for material and labor up to this time in cash about $3,000. Total expense foots up about $7,000.

K.P. window estimated at $50.00.

J.C. Bond was unanimously elected to fill the unexpired time as Secy.

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R.M. Crone. Acting Secy

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June 15th 1900

A meeting of the Committee on Real Estate and Building was held in the Guild (Archivist: unsure of transcription) Building, Atlanta, Ga., on June 15, 1900 at 5 P.M.

Present Messrs. St Amand, Moore and Chillingworth, also Rev. C.A. Langston.

The Chairman, Mr. J.G. St. Amand called the meeting to order and C.C. Chillingworth was chosen Secretary pro tem.

Mr. J.C. Fanell, upon request of the Committee, was also present.  The Chairman explained the nature of the business before the Committee.  The reply of Messrs. Bleckley & Tyler was presented to the committee, and in the plan submitted on the detail specifications prepared by himself.  After making his statement the committee asked him many question concerning his estimates.

The communication of Rev. G.L. Chaney to J.G. St. Amand dated June 1st 1900 was discussed by the committee.  Moved, seconded and carried that the committee fully appreciates the kindly interest of the Rev. G.L. Chaney in the welfare of the Church of Our Father, but it deems the proposition of Mr. Chaney unwise in that it will antagonize the feeling of the American Unitarian Association towards our movement.

Moved, seconded and carried that the plans in classic architecture submitted by Messrs. Bleckley and Tyler be received and adopted.

The following resolutions were then unanimously adopted.

By the Real Estate and Building Committee of the Church of Our Father that Messrs. Bleckley & Tyler, architects, be instructed to draw plans and receive bids for the erection of a church building in classic style, said building to be complete including all plumbing, gas pipes and fixtures, wiring for electricity, all furniture in the auditorium including pews, pulpit, reading desk, and choir seats, at a cost not to exceed $4,500 including architect’s fee.

The auditorium shall have a seating capacity of not less than two hundred and twenty five, shall contain space for small pipe organ and a choir of ten members, pulpit space, and minister’s room.

The basement shall contain the following rooms and conveniences: Sunday School room and social hall to seat at least seventy; ladies parlor to seat at least forty, and opening into the Sunday School room by means of sliding door or other contrivance; small kitchen; library; furnace room; two water closet, and two wash basins.

The Church of Our Father has 3 doors 3×7-6,2 doors 2-6×7-3, 1 door 2×7-3, 1 pr. outside doors 4×7-5 which may be used in the basement of building.

The building shall be placed on a rock or brick foundation the rest of the wall to be built of material to be selected by the architects.

Chairman

Secretary pro tempore
Atlanta Ga.,
June 15, 1900

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May 1, 1900 Board Meeting at Mr. Thrower’s office
Present Crone, Marsh, Thrower, Dr. McGlauflin and Fincher.

Minutes of last meeting read and accepted as corrected.

Treasurer Marsh reported collection on current expense fund for the year had been $96.29.
Expenditures $35.64.
Balance $60.66.
Total collections on Building fund up to date $1,460.00.

The Pastor’s Salary matter was brought up and moved that he be paid $100 out of first available funds – and that a canvass be made at once to collect amounts sufficient to meet the same.

Dr. McGlauflin made a lengthy report concerning the building on behalf of the committee.

Adjd. (adjourned)

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Jos Fincher Secy

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April 29th, 1900 12:30 PM

A special meeting of the Church of Our Father was held in the Woman’s Club Rooms after the morning service.

The resignation of Mr. J.B. Frost as a  Trustee of the Church was received and accepted. Upon motion, Mr. C.C. Chillingworth was elected to fill the vacancy.

Adjourned.

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Apr 15, 1900

A meeting of the Board of Trustees was held after services this day.

Present: Messrs. Peck, Crafts, St. Amand, Mrs. Owen, Mrs. Abel.

Mr. Crafts acted as chairman.  It was voted that Mr. Crafts as chairman of the Board be requested to confer with Mr. J.B. Frost, a member of the Board, with reference to his attending the meetings of the Board or if absence from the city prevented, to suggest his resignation.

Upon motion the same committees were re-appointed.

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J.C. Peck, Clerk, pro tem
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