The Chesterbrook United Methodist Church Collection, 1946 - 1961

Access and use

Location of collection:
Fairfax County Public Library
Fairfax County Public Library
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Virginia Room
10360 North Street
Fairfax, VA 22030-2514
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Chris Barbuschak
Phone: (703) 293-2142
Phone: (703) 293-6227 ext. 6 (Virginia Room)
Fax: (703) 293-2155

Summary

Extent:
.5 linear feet
Creator:
Chesterbrook United Methodist Church
Abstract:
The Chesterbrook United Methodist Church collection consists of .5 linear feet spanning the years 1946 - 1961. Subjects include the Chesterbrook Church's Sunday School management and events; church fundraisers; and church building maintenance.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The Chesterbrook United Methodist Church collection consists of .5 linear feet spanning the years 1946 - 1961. The collection is comprised of a porcelain commemorative plate and meeting minutes from the church's Women's Society for the Christian Service and the Board of Christian Education. The minutes include the date, location, treasurer's report, names of members in attendance and brief descriptions of various projects. Subjects include the Chesterbrook Church's Sunday School management and events; church fundraisers; and church building maintenance. The Homer Laughlin Eggshell Theme plate features a drawing of the Chesterbrook church along with an inscription of the church's history.

Biographical / historical:

In 1906, fourty-four members of the Dulin Methodist Church in Falls Church and Trinity Methodist Church in McLean organized the Chesterbrook Methodist Church. The group held a Sunday School in the recently completed one-room Chesterbrook School. With the intention of having a church built in their own community, they erected the present church building in 1920 at 1711 Kirby Road and services began on November 6, 1921. The church was the center of the community’s religious and social life with many community activities occurring in the church’s basement. In 1940, the Woman’s Society of Christian Service formed to raise funds for church projects and building improvements by holding church suppers and pledge drives. After a post-World War II population boom increased church members, the congregation erected a separate education building in the rear in 1959. The church continues to be active 110 years after its founding.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Mr. Brian D. Symmes on April 3, 1991