Congregational Church in England and Wales, 1831-1972

The records of the central institutions of the Congregational Church – previously the Congregational Union of England and Wales – sit alongside the URC archive in the Congregational Library. The collection includes minute books of the many committees which operated as part of the Congregational Union, as well as further records such as those of the General Council, Annual Assemblies, Home Missionary Society and Congregational Insurance Company.

Presbyterian Church of England Archive, 1844-1972

The national-level records of the Presbyterian Church in England (1844-1876) and the Presbyterian Church of England (1876-1972) are held at Westminster College. The collections include papers and committee minutes relating to ministry, mission, education, finance, youth work and inter-denominational relations. Westminster College is also home to the indexed, published records of the National Synods and General Assemblies from 1844-1972.

Churches of Christ Archive, 1842-1981

The records of the Church as a national body have just been transferred to Westminster College. These archives are currently in the process of being catalogued, but we hope to make them available for consultation soon.

Congregational Union of Scotland, 1844-1993

Glasgow City Archive holds the minutes of the Congregational Union of Scotland from 1844 to 1993.

Enquiries and access to our collections

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