Whitworth University Archives and Special Collections
Calvary Baptist Church (Spokane, Wash.) Records
PNW .8
1.5 linear ft.
2 boxes
1898-2010
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.
Materials are inEnglish.
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.
Records of the oldest African American church in the state of Washington (founded in 1890).
Collection is open for research use.
[Item]. Calvary Baptist Church, Spokane, WA. PNW-8 Archives, Whitworth University (Spokane, WA).
Calvary Baptist Church; 203 E. 3rd Ave.; Spokane, WA 99202; 509-747-8793
Acquired August 2003
Spokane (Wash.)
Protestantism--History
Baptist Church
African Americans
Washington (State)
African Americans
Church records and registers
Clergy
Series 1: History
Introduction and Inventory
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100th Anniversary: Program
Jan. 29, 1990
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100th Anniversary: Photographs (by Ed Lily)
Jan. 1990
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105th Anniversary
Feb. 4, 1995- Feb. 5, 1995
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106th Anniversary
Feb. 4, 1996
1/6
107th Anniversary
Feb. 2, 1997
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111th Anniversary
Jan. 4, 2001
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Series 2: Administration
Baptist Church Manuals
1966, 1995
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Constitution and By Laws
Jan. 19, 1985; Oct. 16, 1999
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Series 3: The Congregation
Church Directory
1991
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Funerals and Memorial Services
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Quarterly Meeting
Apr. 19, 2002
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Series 4: Rev. Dr. Chester W. Andrews, Sr.
Education, Ordination, Anniversary
1995, 1998
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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!'
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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"
1991-1992
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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"]
1991-1992
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Sermons on Tape
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Sermons on Tape
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Series 5: Other Pastors
Minister Ronald Joyner: Ordination
Nov. 25, 2001
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Rev. Michael Kay: Oral History
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Rev. Jesse Killings: Oral History
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Rev. Rodney McAuley: Ordination
Dec. 1, 1996
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Rev. Emmett B. Reed
1919-
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Rev. Robert Robertson: Ordination
Nov. 25, 2001
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Pastor A. Rudy: Sermon on Tape
May 17, 1998
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Rev. William M. Sterling: Ordination, Appreciation
Aug. 30, 1998
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Deacons: Sermons on Tape
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Sermons: Miscellaneous on Tape
1998-2000
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Series 6: Worship
Choir: Programs
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Men's Chorus: Tape
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Sunday Bulletins
1994-2002
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Sunday Bulletins
Jan. 12, 2003- Jan. 26, 2003
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North Pacific Baptist Conventions: Programs
1986, 2002
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Series 7: Founding and miscellaneous church documents
English.
Original pages from church ledger (laminated)
1890-1893
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Original pages from church ledger (laminated)
1894-1895
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Original pages from church ledger (laminated)
1896-1897
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2
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Original pages from church ledger (laminated)
1898-1899
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2
4
Original pages from church ledger (laminated)
1906
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2
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Original pages from church ledger (laminated)
1907
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Miscellaneous papers
2006-2010
English.
2
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Series 8: Photographs and newspaper clippings
English.
Historic Photographs of Church
Misc. dates
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2
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Photographs of 100th Anniversary Celebration
1990
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2
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Photographs Miscellaneous - Color
1990's
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2
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Misc. newspaper articles and other collected documents
1890-present
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