1863 Meeting Minutes of the Congregational Association of Oregon

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One part of a record book compiled by the Congregational Association of Oregon, with this part containing the minutes of the annual meeting held in 1863. The Association's members were church ministers and other delegates from Oregon and bordering areas. They met annually to share reports, promote Christian education, support special projects and address internal disputes. Some of the topics covered in this part of the record book include: -- Acceptance of routine reports; -- Resolutions regarding creating a Committee on Theological Studies, which would recommend coursework for young men wishing to become ministers; -- Acknowledgment of Henry Spalding's work with the Nez Perce tribe and a motion asking him to send information concerning his region; -- Resolution urging ministers to encourage students to enroll at Pacific University and Tualatin Academy; -- Resolution regarding the Civil War, reaffirming "our devotion to the Union."