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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 122 results for Presbyterian Church.
| 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 | 87270 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ashes on the go |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | The Rev. Sally Wicks of First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Beardsley Ave., places symbolic ashes on the forehead of a parishioner Wednesday during a drive-thru “Ashes to Go!” devotional experience |
| Date | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Churches |
| 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 | 70560 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Let the balloting begin |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Jose Montanez receives his ballot at First Presbyterian Church in Goshen on the first day of in-person absentee voting |
| Date | Oct 07, 2020 |
| Page | A1 |
| 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 | 59244 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Community Christmas |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Marie Palacios and Bruce Klonowski; Breece Erickson |
| Date | December 26, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Goshen, Volunteer Work |
| 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 | 56901 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | One-time homeless shelter catches fire |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Goshen fire department working on fire |
| Date | April 29, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Goshen, Homelessness, Fires |
| ID | 54016 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Helping families get back on their feet |
| Notes | Starting project called 'Operation 320' |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Rev. Alan Griffin |
| Date | April 6, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Goshen Housing Authority, First Presbyterian Church, Goshen, Affordable Housing |
| ID | 53498 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | John Adams senior wins Student Concerto Competition |
| Notes | 28th annual competition held at First Presbyterian Church |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Anton Gillespie |
| Date | January 13, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Surveyor’s Office |
| 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 | 14089 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Area doctor to head national organization |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Prenguber |
| Date | August 18, 2005 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Presbyterian Church, Goshen Health System |
| 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 | 97833 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Reformed Presbyterians to invite neighbors to services |
| Notes | Elkhart Reformed Presbyterian Church |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Sep 11, 1999 |
| ID | 27551 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Morack joining Presbyterian church as interim pastor |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | April 17, 1999 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | Presbyterian Church |
| 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 | 27549 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Now they're a 'clergy couple' |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | December 14, 1996 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Presbyterian Church |
| 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 | 27555 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Presbyterians 'recapture' past |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos |
| Date | May 20, 1989 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Presbyterian Church |
| ID | 47918 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 300 block of S. 2nd St., east side, shownig parking lot to Elkhart library |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62r v. 6 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 5 |
| Date | February 23, 1986 |
| Page | 32 |
| Subjects | Presbyterian Church, Elkhart Public Library |
| 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 | 72465 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Spiritual Growth Encouraged |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of Trinity United Methodist Church, St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, First Baptist Church, & Presbyterian Church |
| Date | Jun 28, 1984 |
| 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 | 72470 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Church Community Supported By Caring People |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of First Baptist Church of Elkhart, First Presbyterian Church & First Congregational Church |
| Date | Jun 22, 1982 |
| ID | 42409 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goals include aid to missions |
| Notes | Woman's World: A Look at Women Today |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | October 27, 1981 |
| Page | 41 |
| Subjects | First Presbyterian Church, Goshen, Women's Clubs |
| ID | 33948 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | White Pigeon Church eyes 150 years |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | illustration |
| Date | July 31, 1980 |
| Page | 19 |
| Subjects | White Pigeon, MI, White Pigeon Presbyterian Church |
| ID | 33947 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | White Pigeon Presbyterian Church 148 years old |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | illustration |
| Date | August 5, 1978 |
| Page | 18 |
| Subjects | White Pigeon, MI, White Pigeon Presbyterian Church |
| 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 | 74628 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 275 March In Goshen Memorial Tribute To Martin Luther King |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Goshen college students |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 09, 1968 |
| Subjects | King, Martin Luther, Jr., Memorials, First Presbyterian Church, Goshen, Goshen College |
| 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 | 19797 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Dorothy Gillman given President's Citation |
| Notes | First Presbyterian Church |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Dorothy Gillman |
| Date | March 14, 1967 |
| Subjects | Gillman, Dorothy |
| 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 |