The Methodist Episcopal Church South was an outgrowth of Methodism, but some African-Americans that were converted to Christianity by slave masters desired to have and control their own church. This desire led these formerly enslaved people to form The Colored Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church. It was later renamed the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church in 1956. The Atlanta-Rome District consists of 34 churches in Atlanta and surrounding areas, all within Georgia the Sixth Episcopal District. The Collection includes programs from worship services, funerals, events and church anniversaries; church histories; minutes from national and district annual conferences; and photographs. The photographs in this collection depict members of the congregation and various church groups at events and at home. The one recording in this collection is an interview with L. W. Jay, who discusses his history with the Atlanta-Rome District, along with various events and people he has worked with. At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu. 
Jun 5, 2019

Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection

The Methodist Episcopal Church South was an outgrowth of Methodism, but some African-Americans that were converted to Christianity by slave masters desired to have and control their own church. This desire led these formerly enslaved people to form The Colored Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church. It was later renamed the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church in 1956. The Atlanta-Rome District consists of 34 churches in Atlanta and surrounding areas, all within Georgia the Sixth Episcopal District. The Collection includes programs from worship services, funerals, events and church anniversaries; church histories; minutes from national and district annual conferences; and photographs. The photographs in this collection depict members of the congregation and various church groups at events and at home. The one recording in this collection is an interview with L. W. Jay, who discusses his history with the Atlanta-Rome District, along with various events and people he has worked with.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu. 
100 Objects displayed
AllCollectionsObjects
  1. Browse Repository
  2. Archival Collections
  3. Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Portrait of a woman. Written on verso: 8-25-67 [Love you sis Addie (Gud)].
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Portrait of a Woman, August 25, 1967
Date Created
1962/1972
Description
Portrait of a woman. Written on verso: 8-25-67 [Love you sis Addie (Gud)].
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A well dressed group stands in a living room.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Group of People, circa 1966
Date Created
1962/1970
Description
A well dressed group stands in a living room.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Two unidentified women stand in front of a door. One woman has curlers in her hair.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Women Stand in Front of a Door, circa 1966
Date Created
1962/1970
Description
Two unidentified women stand in front of a door. One woman has curlers in her hair.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Piles of debris including books and papers are scattered on the floor.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Debris on the Floor, circa 1966
Date Created
1962/1970
Description
Piles of debris including books and papers are scattered on the floor.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A dining room. A book lays on the floor next to a china cabinet.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Dining Room, circa 1966
Date Created
1962/1970
Description
A dining room. A book lays on the floor next to a china cabinet.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Announcement for Marine PFC Lewis T. Visor. Written on recto: graduated first in his class from the 3rd Marine Division's five-week clerk-typists School at Okinawa, January 25."
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Marine PFC Lewis T. Visor, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Announcement for Marine PFC Lewis T. Visor. Written on recto: graduated first in his class from the 3rd Marine Division's five-week clerk-typists School at Okinawa, January 25."
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Scrapbook for Mrs. H. C. Shorts from members of the Pryor Street School P.T.A.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Scrapbook, circa 1960
Date Created
1960/1962
Description
Scrapbook for Mrs. H. C. Shorts from members of the Pryor Street School P.T.A.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified man stands next to a lake while holding a batch of caught fish.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Man with Fish, circa 1962
Date Created
1957/1967
Description
An unidentified man stands next to a lake while holding a batch of caught fish.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Three unidentified young girls stand in a living room.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Three Girls Stand in a Living Room, circa 1961
Date Created
1956/1966
Description
Three unidentified young girls stand in a living room.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified man sits on a stool and fishes by a lake.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Man Fishing by a Lake, circa 1962
Date Created
1956/1966
Description
An unidentified man sits on a stool and fishes by a lake.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Three unidentified girls sit with Christmas presents on the floor.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Three Girls with Christmas Presents, circa 1961
Date Created
1956/1966
Description
Three unidentified girls sit with Christmas presents on the floor.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A Christmas tree stands with presents on the floor.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Christmas Tree and Presents, circa 1961
Date Created
1956/1966
Description
A Christmas tree stands with presents on the floor.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A group of unidentified women sit in a classroom and listen to a woman speaking.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A Classroom of Women, circa 1959
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
A group of unidentified women sit in a classroom and listen to a woman speaking.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified group, possibly a family, stand together in a house.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Unidentified Group, circa 1959
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
An unidentified group, possibly a family, stand together in a house.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A unidentified group of school children sit in front of a window.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Group of Children, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
A unidentified group of school children sit in front of a window.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Ana article about Clark College junior Yvonne Berrien talking of her experience studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain. Written on recto: "Yvonne Berrien Doing Well At Barcelona U."
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Yvonne Berrien, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Ana article about Clark College junior Yvonne Berrien talking of her experience studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain. Written on recto: "Yvonne Berrien Doing Well At Barcelona U."
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Two unidentified men stand in front of a car and hold fish on lines.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Men Holding Fish, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Two unidentified men stand in front of a car and hold fish on lines.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Two unidentified women wearing white dresses hold a large landing net.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Two Women Holding a Landing Net, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Two unidentified women wearing white dresses hold a large landing net.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified group with a baby sit together on a couch in front of a window.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Group on a Couch, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
An unidentified group with a baby sit together on a couch in front of a window.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Rev. R.B. Shorts holds a batch of caught fish on a line. Written on verso: Rev. R. B. Shorts 18 Raymond St. S.W. Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Rev. R.B. Shorts Holding a Fish, circa 1959
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Rev. R.B. Shorts holds a batch of caught fish on a line. Written on verso: Rev. R. B. Shorts 18 Raymond St. S.W. Atlanta, Ga.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection