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Calvary Baptist Church (Spokane, Wash.) Records, 1898-2010

Overview of the Collection

Title
Calvary Baptist Church (Spokane, Wash.) Records
Dates
1898-2010 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear ft., (2 boxes)
Collection Number
PNW .8
Summary
Records of the oldest African American church in the state of Washington (founded in 1890). While the minutes of the church governing board are not present, nevertheless, considerably useful information is present in the file.
Repository
Whitworth University Archives and Special Collections
Whitworth University Archives and Special Collections
300 W. Hawthorne Road
Spokane, WA 99251
Telephone: 5097774481
archives@whitworth.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research use.

Languages
English.
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Historical Note

Calvary Baptist Church in Spokane, founded on February 16, 1890, is the oldest black church in the state of Washington. The first edifice was located on the corner of Pines Street and Fourth Avenue, moved to 168 S. Howard St. in 1895, then to 426 E. Third Avenue in 1897, and finally to 213 E. Third Avenue in 1912. In 1948 a new parsonage was finished and dedicated. From 1890 to 1919 several pastors served Calvary. Then came a period when the church went for several years without a pastor. It was rejuvenated with the arrival of the Rev. Emmett B. Reed from Butte, Montana. He spearheaded a drive to build a new sanctuary for which ground was broken in 1927. Enduring the Great Depression, the church members managed to pay off a heavy debt. They celebrated by buying new pews for their church. The Rev. C. W. Andrews, first came to Calvary Baptist Church as its interim pastor in 1974. His 23rd anniversary as pastor was celebrated May 2-3, 1998.

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Content Description

Records of the oldest African American church in the state of Washington (founded in 1890).

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

[Item]. Calvary Baptist Church, Spokane, WA. PNW-8 Archives, Whitworth University (Spokane, WA).

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Administrative Information

Custodial History

Calvary Baptist Church; 203 E. 3rd Ave.; Spokane, WA 99202; 509-747-8793

Acquisition Information

Acquired August 2003

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Series 1: History

    • Description: Introduction and Inventory
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/1
      Location: Series 1: History
    • Description: Null
      Container: Box/Folder 1/2
      Location: Series 1: History
    • Description: 100th Anniversary: Program
      Dates: Jan. 29, 1990
      Container: Box/Folder 1/3
      Location: Series 1: History
    • Description: 100th Anniversary: Photographs (by Ed Lily)
      Dates: Jan. 1990
      Container: Box/Folder 1/4
      Location: Series 1: History
    • Description: 105th Anniversary
      Dates: Feb. 4, 1995- Feb. 5, 1995
      Container: Box/Folder 1/5
      Location: Series 1: History
    • Description: 106th Anniversary
      Dates: Feb. 4, 1996
      Container: Box/Folder 1/6
      Location: Series 1: History
    • Description: 107th Anniversary
      Dates: Feb. 2, 1997
      Container: Box/Folder 1/7
      Location: Series 1: History
    • Description: 111th Anniversary
      Dates: Jan. 4, 2001
      Container: Box/Folder 1/8
      Location: Series 1: History

  • Series 2: Administration

    • Description: Baptist Church Manuals
      Dates: 1966, 1995
      Container: Box/Folder 1/9
      Location: Series 2: Administration
    • Description: Constitution and By Laws
      Dates: Jan. 19, 1985; Oct. 16, 1999
      Container: Box/Folder 1/10
      Location: Series 2: Administration

  • Series 3: The Congregation

  • Series 4: Rev. Dr. Chester W. Andrews, Sr.

    • Description: Education, Ordination, Anniversary
      Dates: 1995, 1998
      Container: Box/Folder 1/16
      Location: Series 4: Rev. Dr. Chester W. Andrews, Sr.
    • Description: Sermons: "'Almost' ... Is Not Good Enough...!" "Believe It – (or) Not" "A Clean Heart" "The Church Compared to a Mother" "Christ Our Passover" "The Evident of Christmas" "God: Is a Spirit" "The Table is Ready (A Revival Sermon)" "I've Counted Up the Cost" "Keepers of a Heritage" "Let It Shine!" "The Man We Want to See" "On Accepting Death" "Sensation or Sacrifice" "Serving the Lord Will Pay Off" "The Time of My Departure Is at Hand" "The Three Great C's" "Wake Up, O Sleeper" "Water-Gate" "What Is Man" "Work Out Your Own Salvation" "You Can't Wash the Blood Off Your Hands!'
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/17
      Location: Series 4: Rev. Dr. Chester W. Andrews, Sr.
    • Description: Sermons, A – L: "Arrested and Acquitted" "Christ's Word of Comfort" "Picking Up Sticks" "The Church and It's Mission" "D-R-A-W Near to God" "Five Smooth Stones (Justification)" "We Are God's Children" "The Gift That Counts" "God Loves the Church" "Jesus Stilling the Storm" "A Good Sportsman" "Hold On: Hold Fast, Church!" "Jesus, the Clean-up Man" "Jesus Goes to Church" "Lip Service in the Church"
      Dates: 1991-1992
      Container: Box/Folder 1/18
      Location: Series 4: Rev. Dr. Chester W. Andrews, Sr.
    • Description: Sermons, M – W: "The Night Seeker" "Not Without God" "Pathways to Peace in the Midst of a Storm" "Renew My Church" "Spiritual Power" "The Tragedy of Complacency" "The Unhappy Made Happy" "Victorious Saints" "The Weeping Saviour" "When a Hunch Pays Off" "When I Am Little, Then I Am Big" "When I Am Poor, Then I Am Rich" "When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong" ["When Are You Drawing Your Water"]
      Dates: 1991-1992
      Container: Box/Folder 1/19
      Location: Series 4: Rev. Dr. Chester W. Andrews, Sr.
    • Description: Sermons on Tape
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/20
      Location: Series 4: Rev. Dr. Chester W. Andrews, Sr.
    • Description: Sermons on Tape
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/21
      Location: Series 4: Rev. Dr. Chester W. Andrews, Sr.

  • Series 5: Other Pastors

    • Description: Minister Ronald Joyner: Ordination
      Dates: Nov. 25, 2001
      Container: Box/Folder 1/22
      Location: Series 5: Other Pastors
    • Description: Rev. Michael Kay: Oral History
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23
      Location: Series 5: Other Pastors
    • Description: Rev. Jesse Killings: Oral History
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/24
      Location: Series 5: Other Pastors
    • Description: Rev. Rodney McAuley: Ordination
      Dates: Dec. 1, 1996
      Container: Box/Folder 1/25
      Location: Series 5: Other Pastors
    • Description: Rev. Emmett B. Reed
      Dates: 1919-
      Container: Box/Folder 1/26
      Location: Series 5: Other Pastors
    • Description: Rev. Robert Robertson: Ordination
      Dates: Nov. 25, 2001
      Container: Box/Folder 1/27
      Location: Series 5: Other Pastors
    • Description: Pastor A. Rudy: Sermon on Tape
      Dates: May 17, 1998
      Container: Box/Folder 1/28
      Location: Series 5: Other Pastors
    • Description: Rev. William M. Sterling: Ordination, Appreciation
      Dates: Aug. 30, 1998
      Container: Box/Folder 1/29
      Location: Series 5: Other Pastors
    • Description: Deacons: Sermons on Tape
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/30
      Location: Series 5: Other Pastors
    • Description: Sermons: Miscellaneous on Tape
      Dates: 1998-2000
      Container: Box/Folder 1/31
      Location: Series 5: Other Pastors

  • Series 6: Worship

    • Description: Choir: Programs
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/32
      Location: Series 6: Worship
    • Description: Men's Chorus: Tape
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/33
      Location: Series 6: Worship
    • Description: Sunday Bulletins
      Dates: 1994-2002
      Container: Box/Folder 1/34-42
      Location: Series 6: Worship
    • Description: Sunday Bulletins
      Dates: Jan. 12, 2003- Jan. 26, 2003
      Container: Box/Folder 1/43
      Location: Series 6: Worship
    • Description: North Pacific Baptist Conventions: Programs
      Dates: 1986, 2002
      Container: Box/Folder 1/44
      Location: Series 6: Worship

  • Series 7: Founding and miscellaneous church documents

  • Series 8: Photographs and newspaper clippings

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2003, 2019

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