When was it published?

May 19, 1769 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News May 19, 1769

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event, Indian Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Oneida Church, Indian Missionary, Samuel Kurtland, Lord's Supper, Gospel Spread

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

A church of Christ was lately formed at Oneida among the five confederate Nations, with 17 members under Rev. Samuel Kirkland's pastoral care. More are awakening from heathenism since the first Lord's Supper on March 5, 1769, with prospects for Gospel spread.

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We hear there is lately formed at Oneida, one of the five confederate Nations, a church of Christ consisting of 17 members, under the pastoral care of the Rev. Mr. SAMUEL KIRTLAND, Missionary to the Indians: Numbers more being awakened out of their heathenism, and offering to join themselves to the church, since the first communication of the holy ordinance of the Lord's supper, March 5, 1769. There is a considerable Prospect of the Gospel's being spread among those nations; and it is hoped they will not be forgotten in the prayers of all that wish well to, and desire the enlargement of the Redeemer's kingdom.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event Indian Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Oneida Church Indian Missionary Samuel Kurtland Lord's Supper Gospel Spread

What entities or persons were involved?

Samuel Kirtland

Where did it happen?

Oneida

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Oneida

Event Date

March 5, 1769

Key Persons

Samuel Kirtland

Outcome

church formed consisting of 17 members; numbers more awakened and offering to join.

Event Details

Lately formed church of Christ at Oneida, one of the five confederate Nations, under pastoral care of Rev. Mr. Samuel Kirkland, Missionary to the Indians. Numbers more awakened out of heathenism and offering to join since first Lord's Supper on March 5, 1769. Considerable prospect of Gospel spreading among those nations.