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| ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Tuvalu, go to the [[Tuvalu Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Tuvalu, go to the [[Tuvalu Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' |
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| ==Historical Background== | | ==Historical Background== |
| The '''Congregational Christian Church of Tuvalu''', which is part of the Christian Reformed tradition, is the state church of Tuvalu; although in practice this merely entitles it to "the privilege of performing special services on major national events". Its adherents comprise about 97% of the 10,837 (2012 census) inhabitants of the archipelago. | | The '''Congregational Christian Church of Tuvalu''', which is part of the Christian Reformed tradition, is the state church of Tuvalu; although in practice this merely entitles it to "the privilege of performing special services on major national events". Its adherents comprise about 97% of the 10,837 (2012 census) inhabitants of the archipelago. |
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| ==How to Find Records== | | ==How to Find Records== |
| ===Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog === | | ===Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog === |
| Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records: | | Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records: |
| :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=439&query=%2Bplace%3ATuvalu '''records of Tuvalu''']. | | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927108&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Tuvalu%22 '''records of Tuvalu''']. |
| :::b. Click on '''Places within Tuvalu''' and a list of towns will appear. | | :::b. Click on '''Places within Tuvalu''' and a list of towns will appear. |
| :::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. | | :::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. |