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 the Amity Cultural Club hosting a breakfast theatre.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Amity Cultural Club, April 6, 1969
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
An article about the Amity Cultural Club hosting a breakfast theatre.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A bulletin board with a handmade picture of a dog barking up a tree. Beneath the dog and tree, "DOG RUNS CAT" is written.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Artwork Covering a Bulletin Board, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
A bulletin board with a handmade picture of a dog barking up a tree. Beneath the dog and tree, "DOG RUNS CAT" is written.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A bulletin board with a handmade picture of a girl in a dress with an umbrella standing next to a tree.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Artwork on a Bulletin Board, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
A bulletin board with a handmade picture of a girl in a dress with an umbrella standing next to a tree.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified baby sits on a bed and drinks from a bottle.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Baby on a Bed, circa 1969
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
An unidentified baby sits on a bed and drinks from a bottle.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Portrait of Bishop P. Randolph Shy.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Bishop P. Randolph Shy, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Portrait of Bishop P. Randolph Shy.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Written on verso: "Bo Peep (our pet cat) at 18 Raymond St. S.W. Atlanta, Ga., 30314".
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Black Cat Sitting on Furniture, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
Written on verso: "Bo Peep (our pet cat) at 18 Raymond St. S.W. Atlanta, Ga., 30314".
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A group of children sit with Carolyn Christian. A young girl, Christian Stembridge has her arms wrapped around Ms. Christian. Written on verso: Vacation Bible School - 2007. Jordan McKnight, [Amiyah] McCoy, Carolyn Christian (adult), Christian Stembridge (w/arm around Carolyn's neck, Kyla-Key Lewis, Makayla Lewis.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Carolyn Christian Surrounded by a Group of Children, 2007
Date Created
2007
Description
A group of children sit with Carolyn Christian. A young girl, Christian Stembridge has her arms wrapped around Ms. Christian. Written on verso: Vacation Bible School - 2007. Jordan McKnight, [Amiyah] McCoy, Carolyn Christian (adult), Christian Stembridge (w/arm around Carolyn's neck, Kyla-Key Lewis, Makayla Lewis.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A tabby cat lies in a chair in a kitchen. Curtains featuring cat faces hangs over a cabinet. "Written on verso: Gray bay 18 Raymond St. S.W. Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Cat Laying in a Chair, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
A tabby cat lies in a chair in a kitchen. Curtains featuring cat faces hangs over a cabinet. "Written on verso: Gray bay 18 Raymond St. S.W. Atlanta, Ga.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A tabby cat with bells around its neck sits on the back of a couch in front of a window. Written on verso: Mr. Leon S. Cameron.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Cat Sitting on a Couch, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
A tabby cat with bells around its neck sits on the back of a couch in front of a window. Written on verso: Mr. Leon S. Cameron.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
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
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 bulletin board in a children's classroom.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Classroom Bulletin Board, circa 1952
Date Created
1947/1957
Description
A bulletin board in a children's classroom.
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 article about a collie puppy, the son of acclaimed television star Lassie.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Collie Puppy, circa 1969
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
An article about a collie puppy, the son of acclaimed television star Lassie.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
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
Dr. Lewis speaks to the congregation from behind a podium. Written on verso: Dr. Francena Lewis.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Dr. Francena Lewis, 2007
Date Created
2007
Description
Dr. Lewis speaks to the congregation from behind a podium. Written on verso: Dr. Francena Lewis.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A priest holding a cross stands beside an elderly woman in bed.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Elderly Woman in Bed with a Priest, circa 1957
Date Created
1952/1962
Description
A priest holding a cross stands beside an elderly woman in bed.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Unidentified elderly woman lies in a casket.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Elderly Woman Lying in a Casket, circa 1957
Date Created
1952/1962
Description
Unidentified elderly woman lies in a casket.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
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