Papers relating to the British Council of Churches and South Africa

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MSS.Afr.s.1603

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Memoranda, statements and resolutions relating to the British Council of Churches and South Africa, 1954-1955.

Dates

Creation: 1954-1955

Extent

152 ff.

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS.Afr.s.1603].

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Shelfmark:

MSS.Afr.s.1603

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 932

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

The British Council of Churches was formed in 1942. Most of the Anglican and Protestant churches in the British Isles are members of the council, as well as some interdenominational groups including the YMCA [Young Men's Christian Association] and the YWCA [Young Women's Christian Association]. The Greek Orthodox church joined the council in 1965.

The council has several departments that carry out cooperative work for the churches in various areas, including youth work and social welfare. It is especially concerned with ecumenical activities and Christian unity.

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Listed as no. 1196 in Manuscript Collections in Rhodes House Library Oxford, Accessions 1978-1994 (Oxford, Bodleian Library, 1996).