9 12 266 https://exhibits.gcah.org/files/original/6fcf61268dd1d8081a848933a4ea86f0.pdf 03471d3cc728104c6c94b548f30c2ba6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mission Photograph Albums Subject The topic of the resource The United Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church The Methodist Church Board of Missions Mission Album Description An account of the resource Between 1910 and the late 1920s, The Methodist Church Board of Missions sent photographers around the world to document the work of the Board. The result was over 200 photograph albums containing more than 45,000 pages of images; near to 200,000 images in total. The images were assembled into these albums in the 1930s and handwritten captions were added to the images. Many of the captions were from the photographers' logs or notes. The images capture what life was like in many places around the globe at the beginning of the twentieth century along with the work of the Methodist Church in creating schools, hospitals and churches. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Board of Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900s-1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For permission to use or for higher quality reproduction contact research@gcah.org. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Photograph Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Mission Photograph Albums Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Europe Album #5 Subject The topic of the resource Europe Missions Description An account of the resource Images related to Methodist mission work in Europe taken under the direction of the Board of Missions between the 1900s and late 1920s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910-1920s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission for use must be obtained from the General Commission on Archives and History. Contact e-mail is research@gcah.org. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Photograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Photo Album Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Mission Photograph Albums - Europe #5 Europe Missions Photo Album Photograph https://exhibits.gcah.org/files/original/62fe55a779e0b3177e3dc4c24172f17b.pdf a53b3b491443ee861d67045e85be8ae5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mission Photograph Albums Subject The topic of the resource The United Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church The Methodist Church Board of Missions Mission Album Description An account of the resource Between 1910 and the late 1920s, The Methodist Church Board of Missions sent photographers around the world to document the work of the Board. The result was over 200 photograph albums containing more than 45,000 pages of images; near to 200,000 images in total. The images were assembled into these albums in the 1930s and handwritten captions were added to the images. Many of the captions were from the photographers' logs or notes. The images capture what life was like in many places around the globe at the beginning of the twentieth century along with the work of the Methodist Church in creating schools, hospitals and churches. 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Title A name given to the resource Europe Album #6 Subject The topic of the resource Europe Missions Description An account of the resource Images related to Methodist mission work in Europe taken under the direction of the Board of Missions between the 1900s and late 1920s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910-1920s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission for use must be obtained from the General Commission on Archives and History. Contact e-mail is research@gcah.org. 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Title A name given to the resource Mission Photograph Albums Subject The topic of the resource The United Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church The Methodist Church Board of Missions Mission Album Description An account of the resource Between 1910 and the late 1920s, The Methodist Church Board of Missions sent photographers around the world to document the work of the Board. The result was over 200 photograph albums containing more than 45,000 pages of images; near to 200,000 images in total. The images were assembled into these albums in the 1930s and handwritten captions were added to the images. Many of the captions were from the photographers' logs or notes. The images capture what life was like in many places around the globe at the beginning of the twentieth century along with the work of the Methodist Church in creating schools, hospitals and churches. 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Title A name given to the resource Europe Album #7 Subject The topic of the resource Europe Missions Description An account of the resource Images related to Methodist mission work in Europe taken under the direction of the Board of Missions between the 1900s and late 1920s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910-1920s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission for use must be obtained from the General Commission on Archives and History. Contact e-mail is research@gcah.org. 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Title A name given to the resource Mission Photograph Albums Subject The topic of the resource The United Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church The Methodist Church Board of Missions Mission Album Description An account of the resource Between 1910 and the late 1920s, The Methodist Church Board of Missions sent photographers around the world to document the work of the Board. The result was over 200 photograph albums containing more than 45,000 pages of images; near to 200,000 images in total. The images were assembled into these albums in the 1930s and handwritten captions were added to the images. Many of the captions were from the photographers' logs or notes. The images capture what life was like in many places around the globe at the beginning of the twentieth century along with the work of the Methodist Church in creating schools, hospitals and churches. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Board of Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900s-1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For permission to use or for higher quality reproduction contact research@gcah.org. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Photograph Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Mission Photograph Albums Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Europe Album #8 Subject The topic of the resource Europe Missions Description An account of the resource Images related to Methodist mission work in Europe taken under the direction of the Board of Missions between the 1900s and late 1920s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910-1920s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission for use must be obtained from the General Commission on Archives and History. Contact e-mail is research@gcah.org. 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Title A name given to the resource Mission Photograph Albums Subject The topic of the resource The United Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church The Methodist Church Board of Missions Mission Album Description An account of the resource Between 1910 and the late 1920s, The Methodist Church Board of Missions sent photographers around the world to document the work of the Board. The result was over 200 photograph albums containing more than 45,000 pages of images; near to 200,000 images in total. The images were assembled into these albums in the 1930s and handwritten captions were added to the images. Many of the captions were from the photographers' logs or notes. The images capture what life was like in many places around the globe at the beginning of the twentieth century along with the work of the Methodist Church in creating schools, hospitals and churches. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Board of Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900s-1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For permission to use or for higher quality reproduction contact research@gcah.org. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Photograph Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Mission Photograph Albums Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Europe Album #9 Subject The topic of the resource Europe Missions Description An account of the resource Images related to Methodist mission work in Europe taken under the direction of the Board of Missions in the 1940s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Board of Missions of the Methodist Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1940s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission for use must be obtained from the General Commission on Archives and History. Contact e-mail is research@gcah.org. 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Title A name given to the resource Mission Photograph Albums Subject The topic of the resource The United Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church The Methodist Church Board of Missions Mission Album Description An account of the resource Between 1910 and the late 1920s, The Methodist Church Board of Missions sent photographers around the world to document the work of the Board. The result was over 200 photograph albums containing more than 45,000 pages of images; near to 200,000 images in total. The images were assembled into these albums in the 1930s and handwritten captions were added to the images. Many of the captions were from the photographers' logs or notes. The images capture what life was like in many places around the globe at the beginning of the twentieth century along with the work of the Methodist Church in creating schools, hospitals and churches. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Board of Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900s-1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For permission to use or for higher quality reproduction contact research@gcah.org. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Photograph Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Mission Photograph Albums Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Europe O.P. 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Title A name given to the resource Mission Photograph Albums Subject The topic of the resource The United Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church The Methodist Church Board of Missions Mission Album Description An account of the resource Between 1910 and the late 1920s, The Methodist Church Board of Missions sent photographers around the world to document the work of the Board. The result was over 200 photograph albums containing more than 45,000 pages of images; near to 200,000 images in total. The images were assembled into these albums in the 1930s and handwritten captions were added to the images. Many of the captions were from the photographers' logs or notes. The images capture what life was like in many places around the globe at the beginning of the twentieth century along with the work of the Methodist Church in creating schools, hospitals and churches. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Board of Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900s-1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For permission to use or for higher quality reproduction contact research@gcah.org. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Photograph Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Mission Photograph Albums Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Europe O.P. Album #2 Subject The topic of the resource Europe Missions Description An account of the resource Images related to Methodist mission work in Europe taken under the direction of the Board of Missions between the 1900s and late 1920s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910-1920s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission for use must be obtained from the General Commission on Archives and History. Contact e-mail is research@gcah.org. 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Title A name given to the resource Mission Photograph Albums Subject The topic of the resource The United Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church The Methodist Church Board of Missions Mission Album Description An account of the resource Between 1910 and the late 1920s, The Methodist Church Board of Missions sent photographers around the world to document the work of the Board. The result was over 200 photograph albums containing more than 45,000 pages of images; near to 200,000 images in total. The images were assembled into these albums in the 1930s and handwritten captions were added to the images. Many of the captions were from the photographers' logs or notes. The images capture what life was like in many places around the globe at the beginning of the twentieth century along with the work of the Methodist Church in creating schools, hospitals and churches. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Board of Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900s-1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For permission to use or for higher quality reproduction contact research@gcah.org. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Photograph Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Mission Photograph Albums Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Europe: Spain, Russia, Madeira Album #1 Subject The topic of the resource Europe Missions Spain Russia Madeira Description An account of the resource Images related to Methodist mission work in Europe taken under the direction of the Board of Missions between the 1900s and late 1920s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910-1920s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission for use must be obtained from the General Commission on Archives and History. Contact e-mail is research@gcah.org. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Photograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Photo Album Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Mission Photograph Album - Europe : Russia, Spain, Madeira #1 Europe Madeira Missions Photo Album Photograph Russia Spain https://exhibits.gcah.org/files/original/2c8cf7811b8c5f1172eef695345eacdf.pdf fd765f826bc65857b509f9fd1e21d591 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Explor - Homosexuality and the Christian, Fall 1975 Subject The topic of the resource LGBTQ+ Theology Description An account of the resource Explor is a theological journal published by Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. This issue from 1975 delves deeply into the intersection of Christian theology, scripture, history, and pastoral care in relation to homosexuality. This work represents an early effort within Christian academia to engage thoughtfully and critically with the topic of homosexuality, examining it through various disciplinary lenses, including biblical exegesis, historical context, behavioral sciences, and theology. The journal includes contributions from several scholars, each addressing distinct aspects of the issue. A particularly striking theme is the journal's call for nuanced and compassionate pastoral care. It challenges simplistic labels and encourages a deeper understanding of human sexuality as part of the broader Christian call to love and community. The document also critiques historical Christian teachings that have often reduced sexuality to procreation or condemned it as inherently sinful. Through systematic theological reflection, it proposes a more holistic understanding of human sexuality, rooted in the belief that it is a gift of God meant to foster intimacy and community. This publication is evidence of the intellectual and theological currents of the mid-1970s within the United Methodist Church and broader Protestant academia. It captures an era when churches and seminaries began to grapple more publicly and rigorously with issues of human sexuality, influenced by the broader cultural movements for civil rights and LGBTQ+ equality. This resource serves as a critical lens into how theological scholarship engaged with one of the most polarizing and evolving issues within modern Christianity. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hessert, Paul Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Roth, Wolfgang Sample, Robert L. Akers, Randy Sundberg, Albert Thompson, Tyler Muelder, Walter G. Cartwright, John H. Furnish, Dorothy Jean Lee, Ronald R. Bowden, Douglas Stegner, Richard Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This document is made available for research purposes through the General Commission on Archives & History, The United Methodist Church. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Journal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2599-5-5:03 Homosexuality Journal LGBTQ+ Theology https://exhibits.gcah.org/files/original/0e9704862801281591f153023fec8404.pdf e89e04d00fe6a1eaa4df9e66534b78bb Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faith and Inclusion: United Methodist General Conference Opens Doors Subject The topic of the resource LGBTQ+ The United Methodist Church United Methodism Description An account of the resource This article chronicles the historic decisions made at the 2020/2024 UMC General Conference, where delegates voted to lift the ban on gay clergy and same-sex weddings, reversing decades of exclusionary policies. Framed as aligning the church’s actions with its stated values of openness and justice, the decision also included steps toward regionalization, allowing for contextualized policies in response to global cultural differences. This moment marked a transformative shift for the denomination, addressing LGBTQ+ inclusion while also issuing apologies for historical injustices, including systemic sexual misconduct and the church’s role in the 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. The article captures a pivotal point in the UMC’s journey toward reconciliation and inclusion, offering insight into its evolving theology and mission. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dunn, Ryan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The United Methodist Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This document is made available for research purposes through the General Commission on Archives & History, The United Methodist Church. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource News Article General Conference LGBTQ+ The United Methodist Church https://exhibits.gcah.org/files/original/3e0f3e88125d6158bdedc425084ee8a6.pdf a436e97673ad2ac5dfa3534d6ed871c8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Family Life: A Resolution with Study Guide Subject The topic of the resource Family United Methodist Church United Methodism Committee on Family Life Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Committee on Family Life, The United Methodist Church Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Discipleship Resources, The United Methodist Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hayes, Barnita Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This document is made available for research purposes through the General Commission on Archives & History, The United Methodist Church. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Pamphlet Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2599-5-5:05 Description An account of the resource This pamphlet offers a revised version of the church’s stance on family life, originally adopted in 1976, along with a detailed study guide to facilitate group discussions. The resolution reflects the United Methodist Church’s theological, ethical, and practical approach to family life, emphasizing its importance within Christian ministry and society. One of the core sections, titled Christian Family Living, examines the sacred nature of family relationships. It highlights marriage as a covenant under God, fostering mutual love, respect, and responsibility. The resolution also addresses the evolving structure of families, affirming diverse family forms such as single-parent families, extended families, and households formed through adoption or foster care. It stresses the importance of supporting faithfulness and moral decision-making within families, acknowledging human imperfections and the need for God’s grace. The accompanying study guide offers practical tools for group discussions, including session outlines, scripture references, and interactive activities. It encourages participants to reflect on their personal experiences and to explore the resolution’s themes in depth. The guide provides flexibility for various group types, from intergenerational gatherings to youth groups, emphasizing the centrality of family in faith formation and church life. Committee on Family Life LGBTQ+ Pamphlet https://exhibits.gcah.org/files/original/dc48cd9c0fed78aca2fa9d74b0c233bc.pdf cb4c31c77b51d054e4f24d77069feb5f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mission Photograph Albums Subject The topic of the resource The United Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church The Methodist Church Board of Missions Mission Album Description An account of the resource Between 1910 and the late 1920s, The Methodist Church Board of Missions sent photographers around the world to document the work of the Board. The result was over 200 photograph albums containing more than 45,000 pages of images; near to 200,000 images in total. The images were assembled into these albums in the 1930s and handwritten captions were added to the images. Many of the captions were from the photographers' logs or notes. The images capture what life was like in many places around the globe at the beginning of the twentieth century along with the work of the Methodist Church in creating schools, hospitals and churches. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Board of Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900s-1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For permission to use or for higher quality reproduction contact research@gcah.org. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Photograph Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Mission Photograph Albums Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Frontier Album #1 Subject The topic of the resource West (U.S.) United States Missions Description An account of the resource Images documenting the American West and various ministries of the church. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Board of Home Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900-1920s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission for use must be obtained from the General Commission on Archives and History. Contact e-mail is research@gcah.org. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Photograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Photo Album Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Mission Photograph Albums - Frontier #1 Missions Photo Album Photograph United States West