The Society is a voluntary membership organization to promote Methodist history. It is affiliated with the General Commission on Archives and History, an official arm of The United Methodist Church, but welcomes everyone who is interested in studying and preserving the heritage of the various branches of the Methodist movement.
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Saddlebag Selection - The Historical Society presents the Saddlebag Selection, the best book on United Methodist history, biography, theology, or polity published during the preceding year.
The GCAH publishes Methodist History, a quarterly journal of scholarly articles and book reviews on the Methodist movement.
The Society publishes Historian's Digest, a quarterly newsletter of news and ideas.
Membership
Membership in the HSUMC has many benefits and is a excellent way to stay in touch with the Methodist historical community. Membership is open to everyone who is interested in studying and preserving the heritage of the various branches of the Methodist movement. It includes subscriptions to Methodist History and Historian's Digest, and invitations to annual meetings and special events.
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Annual Meeting
The Society holds an Annual Meeting, which includes special speakers, workshops, and tours of historic sites.
The 2012 annual meeting will be held May 14-17 in Gettysburg, PA, hosted by the Northeastern Jurisdiction Commission on Archives and History, with the theme, "United Methodism's Civil Wars." Watch for more details and a registration for in upcoming months.
The 2011 Annual Meeting was in conjunction with the Historical Convocation of the General Commission on Archives and History at Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Reflections on the 2011 meeting by Pat Thompson
The 2012 annual meeting will be held May 14-17 in Gettysburg, PA, hosted by the Northeastern Jurisdiction Commission on Archives and History, with the theme, "United Methodism's Civil Wars." Watch for more details and a registration for in upcoming months.
The 2011 Annual Meeting was in conjunction with the Historical Convocation of the General Commission on Archives and History at Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Reflections on the 2011 meeting by Pat Thompson
Genealogy
If you believe your ancestor was a fully-ordained minister or a missionary in the United Methodist tradition and want some genealogical information, then please feel free to visit out our Genealogy section.
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Ministry of Memory Award
The Society wants to recognize and encourage excellence in archival and historical work for the local church, annual conference, jurisdictional or central conference.
See the list of recepients
See the list of recepients
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