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. 
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An article about Elmer Lewis holding a 15-pound catfish he caught at Courtney Lake.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Elmer Lewis Holding Catfish, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
An article about Elmer Lewis holding a 15-pound catfish he caught at Courtney Lake.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Three unidentified people stand in front of a house.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Group Outside of a House, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Three unidentified people stand in front of a house.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Two unidentified women sit at a dining table together, eating and drinking.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Two Women Sitting at a Dining Table, circa 1959
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Two unidentified women sit at a dining table together, eating and drinking.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified man wearing coveralls holds two fish.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Man Holding a Fish, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
An unidentified man wearing coveralls holds two fish.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Two unidentified men hold fish on a line.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Men Holding Fish, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Two unidentified men hold fish on a line.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Unidentified woman holds a unidentified object in her hands. She is standing next to an end table. A tapestry of two dogs hangs on the wall over the end table.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Woman Holding a Plaque, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Unidentified woman holds a unidentified object in her hands. She is standing next to an end table. A tapestry of two dogs hangs on the wall over the end table.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified man wearing a suit is sits on a couch.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Man Seated in a Chair, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
An unidentified man wearing a suit is sits on a couch.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Three women sit at a desk in an office.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Three Women Sit Around a Desk, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Three women sit at a desk in an office.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A group of children play on a merry-go-round.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Children Play on a Merry-Go-Round, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
A group of children play on a merry-go-round.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified woman sits by plants near a window.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Woman Sitting by a Window, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
An unidentified woman sits by plants near a window.
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 lean on a pole.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Women Lean Against a Pole, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Two unidentified women wearing white dresses lean on a pole.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Two unidentified women sit at a dining table.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Two Women Sit at Dining Table in Front of a Window, circa 1959
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Two unidentified women sit at a dining table.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified woman sits at a dining room table.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Women Sit Around a Table, circa 1959
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
An unidentified woman sits at a dining room table.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Mrs. Orrie Mae Jones sitting on sofa in a living room. Written on recto: Mrs. Orrie Mae Jones
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Mrs. Orrie Mae Jones, circa 1958
Date Created
1953/1963
Description
Mrs. Orrie Mae Jones sitting on sofa in a living room. Written on recto: Mrs. Orrie Mae Jones
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Four unidentified men stand looking at reading material on a table. Written on verso: " Georgia Council of Churches 2/28/58".
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Four Unidentified Men Standing Around Table, February 18, 1958
Date Created
1953/1963
Description
Four unidentified men stand looking at reading material on a table. Written on verso: " Georgia Council of Churches 2/28/58".
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified man in a suit stand with two women wearing formal dresses. The man is holding a plaque in his hand.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Man with Two Women, circa 1958
Date Created
1953/1963
Description
An unidentified man in a suit stand with two women wearing formal dresses. The man is holding a plaque in his hand.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Mrs. Yates & Mrs. Orrie Mae Jones sit on a sofa in a living room. Written on recto: Mrs. Yates & Mrs. Orrie Mae Jones.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Mrs. Yates & Mrs. Orrie Mae Jones, circa 1958
Date Created
1953/1963
Description
Mrs. Yates & Mrs. Orrie Mae Jones sit on a sofa in a living room. Written on recto: Mrs. Yates & Mrs. Orrie Mae Jones.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Two unidentified women wear formal dresses at an event.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Two Women in Formal Dresses, circa 1958
Date Created
1953/1963
Description
Two unidentified women wear formal dresses at an event.
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 formal dresses are hold a plaque.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Two Women in Formal Dresses, circa 1958
Date Created
1953/1963
Description
Two unidentified women wearing formal dresses are hold a plaque.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Mrs. Yates & Mrs. Orrie Mae Jones sit together on a sofa in a living room. Written on recto: Mrs. Yates. Mrs. Helen Shorts, Mrs. Orrie Mae Jones.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Mrs. Yates, Mrs. Helen Shorts, Mrs. Orrie Mae Jones, circa 1958
Date Created
1953/1963
Description
Mrs. Yates & Mrs. Orrie Mae Jones sit together on a sofa in a living room. Written on recto: Mrs. Yates. Mrs. Helen Shorts, Mrs. Orrie Mae Jones.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection