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Other important events and topics include:

The opening of St. Peter's and the establishment of the United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter's in 1761, with shared government and finances. Minutes include draft and final versions of the charter for the United Churches.

The response of the United Churches to the 1763 "Indian invasion" of the "back provinces" of Pennsylvania and subsequent correspondence with church officials from York and Cumberland Counties on behalf of "families on the frontier."

The 1763 review and approval of Reverend William Sturgeon's fulfillment of his duty as the "Catechist to the Negroe Children for the Society for Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts."

The 1772 bequest from Dr. John Kearsley that funded the development of the Christ Church Hospital for poor women and widows.

The American Revolution. Minutes from the Vestry meeting of July 4, 1776, when the Vestry resolved at the onset of the American Revolution: "Whereas the Honorable Continental Congress have resolved to declare the American Colonies to be free and independent States, In consequence of which it will be proper to omit those Petitions in the Liturgy wherein the King of Great Britain is prayed for, as inconsistent with the said Declaration. Therefore Resolved, that it appears to this Vestry to be necessary for the peace and well-being of the Churches to omit the said Petitions, and the Rector and Assistant Ministers of the United Churches are requested in the Name of the Vestry and their Constituents to omit such petitions as are above mentioned." (p. 338)

Subsequent minutes reveal effects of the war, including the loss of pew rents after many parishioners fled the city during the British occupation, the damage to church property caused by the British army, and the departure of Reverend Coombe, who could not tolerate the conflict of serving revolutionary subjects while ordained and governed by the Church of England.]]> Minutes (Records)]]> Manuscripts]]> ]]> Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> Baptismal records]]> Marriage records]]> Burial records]]> Episcopalians]]> Church of England]]> Cemeteries]]> Episcopal Church]]> Manuscripts]]> Registers (Lists)]]> ]]> Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> Baptismal records]]> Marriage records]]> Burial records]]> Episcopalians]]> Church of England]]> Cemeteries]]> Episcopal Church]]> Manuscripts]]> Registers (Lists)]]> ]]> Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> Baptismal records]]> Marriage records]]> Burial records]]> Episcopalians]]> Church of England]]> Cemeteries]]> Episcopal Church]]> Manuscripts]]> Registers (Lists)]]> ]]> Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> St. Peter's Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter's (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> Church management]]> Church finance]]> Church of England]]>
Jenney wrote this letter "to the Subscribers for erecting a new Church in Philadelphia" in 1753. As the population of Philadelphia grew, Christ Church no longer had enough room, and as a result, some members wanted to build a new church. While Jenney approved of the goal to accommodate more congregants, he was concerned about the approach, and strongly believed that the new church should remain part of one congregation with Christ Church, led by the same vestry, with a minister licensed by the Bishop of London. As long as they followed the "established rules" of erecting new churches, he was willing to assist them however he could.

In 1758 the vestry of Christ Church authorized the construction of a new chapel at Third & Pine Streets to accommodate its members living in the southern section of the city. St. Peter's Church, located at the corner of Third & Pine Streets, and Christ Church shared the same vestry, ministers, and records and until they formally separated in 1832, and were known as the United Churches of Christ Church & St. Peter's.]]> Manuscripts]]> Correspondence]]> ]]> Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> Oaths]]> Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> Church of England]]> Religious leaders]]> Church management]]> British colonies]]> Manuscripts]]> ]]> Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> Burial records]]> Cemeteries]]> Church finance]]> Episcopalians]]> Church of England]]> Episcopal Church]]> Manuscripts]]> Registers (Lists)]]> ]]> St. Paul's Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> St. Paul's Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> McClenachan, William, 1714-]]> Church of England]]> Church buildings]]> Church finance]]> Church history]]> Church management]]> Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> Episcopal Church]]>
This document is a first draft of the constitution of St. Paul's, resolving to find land to rent in Philadelphia and funds to erect a new church building. The church was to follow the principles of the Church of England. Twelve persons were to be elected trustees, with the Reverend McClenachan serving as the first minister, and "sober Reputable and Religious Persons of the Congregation" appointed to collect pew rents and tend to the church building and grounds.]]> Manuscripts]]> Charters and articles of incorporation]]> ]]> St. Paul's Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> St. Paul's Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)]]> Church records and registers]]> Church of England]]> Episcopalians]]> McClenachan, William, 1714-]]> Church buildings]]> Church committees]]> Church finance]]> Church fund raising]]> Churchwardens' accounts]]> Pews and pew rights]]> Cemeteries]]> Episcopal Church]]> Minutes (Records)]]> Manuscripts]]> ]]> St. Michael's Church (Trenton, N.J.)]]> St. Michael's Church (Trenton, N.J.)]]> Episcopalians]]> Episcopal Church]]> Church of England]]> Psalmody]]> Prayers]]> Sacraments]]> Consecration]]> Rites and ceremonies]]> Manuscripts]]> Liturgical books]]> ]]>