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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.
Showing of 77 results for First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart.
| ID | 100958 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | ASHES TO GO ON A ROLL |
| Notes | 200 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | David Miller receives cross from Pastor Sally Wicks |
| Date | Mar 07, 2025 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Ash Wednesday |
| ID | 99680 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | First Presbyterian to unveil new worship service |
| Notes | 200 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart; Journey Café Worship |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Dec 07, 2024 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Renovation |
| ID | 96858 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'Ashes to go' |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Rev. Sally Wicks places ashes on parishioner |
| Date | Feb 06, 2024 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 94543 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Habitat celebrates completion of three homes |
| Notes | Cara Stoner; Montasia Cole-Chilton; Julie Morris |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Morris home; Cole-Chilton home; Storer home |
| Date | Dec 16, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Habitat for Humanity, Thor Industries Inc., Winnebago Industries, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 78842 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pastor to teach Ukrainian-style pysanky egg art, raise funds |
| Notes | Easter |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Pastor Sally Wicks; Eggs decorated in the pysanky style |
| Date | Apr 06, 2022 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Ukraine, Donations |
| ID | 65219 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council on Aging celebrates Christmas |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Ruth Roberts and council members |
| Date | December 14, 2018 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Council On Aging, Roberts, Ruth, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 59089 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | First Presbyterian Church looks back at 175 years |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Sanctuary at church; Portrait wall at church |
| Date | November 21, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 57916 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Gospel, jazz bring energy to Sunday services at 2 churches |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | T. Hadley choir; Fred Powell; Morris Flanagan; Sean Patrick |
| Date | June 22, 2015 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Jazz Festival, First Congregational Church, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 50984 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | First Presbyterian pastor is retiring |
| Notes | Rev. Stephen B. Braden |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 27, 2012 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Churches, Presbyterian |
| ID | 46691 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Church marks 50 years on Beardsley with weekend celebration |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos |
| Date | November 20, 2010 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Churches, Presbyterian, Churches |
| ID | 13587 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | It's awe in'spire'ing |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of crew |
| Date | June 11, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Churches, Presbyterian, Church Buildings, Historic Buildings |
| ID | 11320 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Storied steeple |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of church |
| Date | January 1, 2005 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Churches, Presbyterian, Church Buildings, Historic Buildings |
| ID | 3295 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Centers celebrate founding |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Miller |
| Date | October 16, 2002 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Samaritan Center, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Churches, Presbyterian, Churches |
| ID | 714 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Presbyterians to welcome Steve and Marjorie Braden |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Photo of Bradens |
| Date | August 26, 2000 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Braden, Steve, Braden, Marjorie, Churches, Presbyterian |
| ID | 27550 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Recital will celebrate pipe organ restoration at First Presbyterian |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | April 25, 1998 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 35037 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Service planned for late pastor |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 19, 1994 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Kinro Inc., First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 35036 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Rev. Kinnard served First Presbyterian here |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | January 18, 1994 |
| Page | B4 |
| Subjects | Kinney & Eshleman Cigar Manufacturers, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 27553 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Dedication at First Presbyterian |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | January 20, 1986 |
| Page | B6 |
| Subjects | Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 47811 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | First Presbyterian Church AT 200 E. Beardlsey |
| Notes | R Elk917.728 F62r v. 6 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 5 |
| Date | December 24, 1985 |
| Page | 8 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 46714 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | First Presbyterian Church at 200 E. Beardsley. |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62r v. 3 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 4 |
| Date | April 21, 1984 |
| Page | 39 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 27616 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Presbyterian services Sunday to honor departing pastor |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Picture Caption | Rev. Edgar G. Prasse |
| Date | August 30, 1969 |
| History # | 1274a |
| Subjects | Prasse, Edgar G., Rev., First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 27614 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Church must take its mission into community, pastor says |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Picture Caption | photo of church & pastor Edgar G. Prasse |
| Date | July 11, 1969 |
| History # | 1274 |
| Subjects | Prasse, Edgar G., Rev., First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 27615 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Rev. Prasse resigns; going to Winnetka, IL |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Picture Caption | photo of Rev. Edgar G. Prasse |
| Date | May 24, 1969 |
| History # | 1274a |
| Subjects | Prasse, Edgar G., Rev., First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 34806 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Protestants arrive at early date |
| Notes | South Bend Tribune |
| Source | Other |
| Location | St Joseph County History File |
| Date | May 5, 1968 |
| History # | 7 |
| Subjects | St. Joseph County, IN, Protestant Church, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Catholic Churches |
| ID | 35492 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | First Presbyterian exhibit produced by Elkhart girl |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elizabeth G. Stout |
| Date | November 4, 1967 |
| Subjects | Stout, Elizabeth G., Local Artists, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 27592 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Presbyterian group had initial meeting in 1840 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of church |
| Date | January 28, 1967 |
| Subjects | Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 27591 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | First Presbyterian Church |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of stained glass window |
| Date | January 8, 1966 |
| Subjects | Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 3258 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Beardsley Home To Be Dismantled |
| Notes | 226 East Beardsley |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of site |
| Date | January 8, 1964 |
| Page | 7 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Andrew H., Home of, Historic Buildings, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Charles Beardsley |
| ID | 44376 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | First Presbyterian Church at 200 E. Beardsley |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 4 |
| Date | August 4, 1963 |
| Page | 44-45 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Churches, Presbyterian |
| ID | 44858 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | First Presbyterian Church |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62 v.1 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 4 |
| Date | August 4, 1963 |
| Page | 46 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Churches, Presbyterian |
| ID | 7855 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart's first church is bricked in building on South Main |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of site |
| Date | July 20, 1963 |
| Page | 4 |
| Subjects | Augustana Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Tammany Hall, Elkhart, History of, 19th Century |
| ID | 44377 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Inside of sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 5 |
| Date | January 1, 1963 |
| Page | 44-45 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Churches, Presbyterian |
| ID | 44859 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Inside of sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62 v.1 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 5 |
| Date | January 1, 1963 |
| Page | 46 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Churches, Presbyterian |
| ID | 5828 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Church to receive Beardsley home |
| Notes | detailed description of interior |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of site |
| Date | December 19, 1962 |
| Page | 15 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Andrew H., Home of, Historic Homes, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 27588 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Old Presbyterian cornerstone yeilds curios of yesteryear |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Picture Caption | photo of church officials - William J. Farrell, C. Aird Moffat, Rev. Edgar G. Prasse, Thomas A. Galt, Dr. Hugh Miller & Dr. Walter Compton |
| Date | July 21, 1960 |
| History # | 742 |
| Subjects | Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 5289 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Church falls to onslaught of wreckers |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of event |
| Date | June 29, 1960 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Church Buildings, Historic Buildings, Churches, Presbyterian |
| ID | 27584 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Service of dedication |
| Notes | Dedication church bulletin |
| Source | Other |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Picture Caption | drawing of church |
| Date | May 8, 1960 |
| History # | 725 |
| Subjects | Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 27583 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Presbyterians to begin week of dedication |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Rev. Eugene Carson Blake |
| Date | May 7, 1960 |
| Page | 5 |
| Subjects | Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Blake, Eugene Carson, Rev., Dr. |
| ID | 27587 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Presbyterian Tidings |
| Notes | Dedication week program and church newsletter |
| Source | Other |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Date | May 1, 1960 |
| History # | 725 |
| Subjects | Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 40147 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Dedication |
| Notes | dedication book |
| Source | Other |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Picture Caption | photos of church from each era & current staff |
| Date | May 1, 1960 |
| History # | 725 |
| Subjects | Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 6007 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Former Presbyterian Manse Coming Down |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of manse, church |
| Date | April 16, 1960 |
| Page | 17 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Church Buildings, Historic Buildings, Elkhart Public Library |
| ID | 27585 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Presbyterian Tidings |
| Notes | church newsletter |
| Source | Other |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Picture Caption | map of church interior |
| Date | February 1, 1960 |
| History # | 725 |
| Subjects | Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 49220 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Chancel stained glass window of First Presbyterian Church |
| Notes | R ELk 917.728 F62r v. 10 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 1 |
| Date | January 1, 1960 |
| Page | 40 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 45287 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | First Presbyterian Church |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62r v.2; 304 S. Second Street, Elkhart; 127 W. High Street, Elkhart |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 1 |
| Date | January 1, 1959 |
| Page | 26 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 45288 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | First Presbyterian Church |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62r v.2; 304 S. Second Street, Elkhart; 127 W. High Street, Elkhart |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 2 |
| Date | January 1, 1959 |
| Page | 26 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 6255 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City offered library by Martin Foundation: Ask Church To Sell Property |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Photo of buildings at intersection of Second & High Streets; First Presbyterian Church building |
| Date | January 29, 1958 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Carnegie Library, Martin Foundation, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 45328 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Looking south on S. 2nd St. |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62r v.2 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 1 |
| Date | January 29, 1958 |
| Page | 32 |
| Subjects | Carnegie Library, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Second Street, Elkhart |
| ID | 45337 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Looking south on S. 2nd St. |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62r v.2 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 1 |
| Date | January 29, 1958 |
| Page | 32 |
| Subjects | Carnegie Library, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 27582 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Fun and fund fair |
| Notes | Fundraising Program |
| Source | Other |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Date | January 1, 1957 |
| History # | 718 |
| Subjects | Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart |
| ID | 76393 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Guy Owen Baker Franklin College Music Director |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 04, 1950 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Music |