History Booklets
The history committee is proud of the two new church history booklets written in 2008 during our 150th anniversary celebration.
Our First 50 Years Serving Our Lord: Ed Vavra researched and wrote this 42-page in-depth look at the earliest history of our church, from how conditions in Bohemia & Moravia were such that our early immigrants sought religious freedom in the United States, their journey, how our church was established, and the history of Rev. Frantisek Kun, how he came to our church, and became a missionary to many immigrant groups in the Midwest, founding many churches in Iowa and in the surrounding states. The booklet helps us understand why our little church was so important in those early days and is a very good read.
150 Years Serving Our Lord: This 36-page update history focuses on how music has played an important role throughout our church history, as well as church organization history (such as the women's and youth groups), biographies of pastors that have served since the 1950s, and greetings from former pastors.
$3.00 each
ORDER BY MAIL
1) Please send a note with your name, mailing address telephone number and/or email address.
2) Indicate which booklet(s) you wish to purchase and the total amount.
3) Enclose a check made out to "First Presbyterian Church Near Ely" for the total plus $1.00 for mailing costs.
4) Send to:
First Presbyterian Church Near Ely
c/o History Committee
11100 Spanish Road
Ely, Iowa 52227
ORDER BY EMAIL
You may also email the History Committee to order or for information
Our First 50 Years Serving Our Lord: Ed Vavra researched and wrote this 42-page in-depth look at the earliest history of our church, from how conditions in Bohemia & Moravia were such that our early immigrants sought religious freedom in the United States, their journey, how our church was established, and the history of Rev. Frantisek Kun, how he came to our church, and became a missionary to many immigrant groups in the Midwest, founding many churches in Iowa and in the surrounding states. The booklet helps us understand why our little church was so important in those early days and is a very good read.
150 Years Serving Our Lord: This 36-page update history focuses on how music has played an important role throughout our church history, as well as church organization history (such as the women's and youth groups), biographies of pastors that have served since the 1950s, and greetings from former pastors.
$3.00 each
ORDER BY MAIL
1) Please send a note with your name, mailing address telephone number and/or email address.
2) Indicate which booklet(s) you wish to purchase and the total amount.
3) Enclose a check made out to "First Presbyterian Church Near Ely" for the total plus $1.00 for mailing costs.
4) Send to:
First Presbyterian Church Near Ely
c/o History Committee
11100 Spanish Road
Ely, Iowa 52227
ORDER BY EMAIL
You may also email the History Committee to order or for information
