Korean Friends Church, 1960-1980
Content description
"A Korean Quaker in America" (article); "The Australian Friend;" "Evangelical Newsfront"
Dates
- 1960-1980
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is available for research.
Historical note
Though Korean worship services were held in 1963 at Portland First Friends, it was not until May 2, 1965, that the first Korean service was held at a former Mennonite church, with 31 Koreans and 4 Americans attending. Pastor Kwan Kyu Kim, who headed the work, came from a Presbyterian church in North Korea, and graduated from George Fox College in 1960. Reverend Gerald W. Dillon first recommended Kim and his work to the Mission Board of Oregon Yearly Meeting. A continuously expanding congregation has necessitated several moves over the years.
Extent
0.5 Cubic Feet (1 half blue box)
Language of Materials
English
Summary
The Portland, Oregon, Korean Friends Church was established in the early 1960s at a former Mennonite church. It has continuously expanded requiring several moves within the Portland area. Records include correspondence reports, written histories, Korean newsletters, bulletins, articles (from journal/periodical), minutes, agreements, missionary service applications, newspaper clippings, legal documents, financial documents, and annual reports.
Repository Details
Part of the George Fox University and Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Archives Repository