Freeman Memorial Church Documents
A set of various types of document about the Freeman Memorial Church, not just about the building but also the people and the events in the life of the church over the period 1874 to 2007.
Extent
11 Newspaper Cuttings, 8 Booklets, 1 Leaflet and 8 miscellaneous Documents
Reference number
FMC/001
Records in this Group
The Freeman Methodist Church Jubilee Celebrations 1895-1945 booklet. A 20 page booklet celebrating the Jubilee of Freeman Memorial Church in 1945. Along with a brief history there are notices for services and meetings to celebrate the occasion. The sections are: Superintendent’s Message, The Past, Jubilee Day Sep 5th, Jubilee Meeting Sep 12th, The Present, ...
Extension Scheme 1966-67 – an 8 page booklet describing the proposed extensions to the church, and asking for donations.
Extensions 1982-83 – a 6 page booklet describing the proposed extensions to the church, and asking for donations.
Reconsecration 1967 – a 12 page booklet detailing the events around the Re-Opening and Consecration of Freeman Memorial Methodist Church. Mainly the Order of Service, but also Teas, Organ Recital, two services on the following day, Future Events and Acknowledgements.
Notes on Youth Club – a 3 page typed document containing memories of the Youth Club from its formation in 1944 to its closure in 1976. Written in 1978 by Alma Garner and Marjorie Linford.
Notes on the Amalgamation of the West Bletchley Churches (i.e. the amalgamation of the Warwick Road Methodist Church with the Freeman Memorial Methodist Church) which occurred in about 1966. This is a 9 page typed document written by people from Warwick Road which records the letters sent to members, a questionnaire to members, and the ...
Church Bulletin – a leaflet detailing the day’s events and also forthcoming meetings.
Winning Design Focal Point – a newspaper article from the Methodist Recorder about the winning design for a Pentecost focal point. It includes a picture of the unveiling of the winner.
He’s the Man They’ll All Miss – a newspaper article about the departure of Mr Stuart “Robbie” Robinson who had been the leader of the Bletchley Youth Club for 14 years.
Guild Booklet 1940-1941. It contains the Syllabus for six months (one topic per week) and the list of Officers.
Guild Booklet 1951-1952. It contains the Syllabus for six months (one topic per week) and the list of Officers.
Guild Booklet 1953-1954. It contains the Syllabus for six months (one topic per week) and the list of Officers.
Guild Booklet 1958-1959. It contains the Syllabus for six months (one topic per week) and the list of Officers.
Freeman Sunday School Anniversary – a newspaper article about the celebrations, including a presentation by the seniors of their Stained Glass Window design.
Stained Glass Window Design – a newspaper article and picture from the Methodist Recorder. The design was made by members of the senior department of Freeman Sunday School. Constructed out of hardboard and paper, and coloured with powder paints.
Youth Quiz Award Certificate – the Freeman Youth Club reached the Finals organised by the Crime Prevention Panels of Thames Valley Police.
Advert for Aladdin pantomime. Freeman’s first-ever pantomime.
Jerusalem Joy – a modern Cantata for Easter written and composed by Roger Jones. To be performed on 8 April (year unnamed)
Freeman Methodists’ Great Day – newspaper article about the services to celebrate the enlargement and reconsecration of the church in 1967.
A Proud Day For The Freeman Methodists – a newspaper article (from the North Bucks Times and Bletchley Observer) about the services to celebrate the enlargement and reconsecration of the church in 1967.
Exciting Work goes on at Bletchley – a newspaper article from the Methodist Recorder about activities in the town, which is expanding with three new housing estates.
Married at Freeman Methodist Church – a newspaper article from the Bletchley Gazette about the marriage of Julie Lubbock and Dennis Dubock.
Carol Time – a newspaper article from the Methodist Recorder with a picture of Julie, Peter and Alison of Freeman Sunday School, Bletchley singing a carol.
Junior Choir – a newspaper article about the newly-formed junior choir of Bletchley Freeman Memorial Methodist Church, with a picture of five singers and their conductor Mrs I. Walduck. Unknown date.
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