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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Botswana, go to the [[Botswana Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Botswana, go to the [[Botswana Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
==Online Resources and Websites== | ==Online Resources and Websites== | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M64H-2P8%3A13850201%3Fcc%3D1392488 South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (Stellenbosch Archive), 1690-2011], index | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M64H-2P8%3A13850201%3Fcc%3D1392488 South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (Stellenbosch Archive), 1690-2011], index & images, includes Botswana | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M6GJ-V38%3A207829201%3Fcc%3D1918294 South Africa, Reformed Church Records, 1856-1988], images, includes Botswana<br><br> | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M6GJ-V38%3A207829201%3Fcc%3D1918294 South Africa, Reformed Church Records, 1856-1988], images, includes Botswana<br><br> | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=botswana British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Botswana], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=botswana British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Botswana], index & images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa], index & images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa], index & images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index & images ($) | ||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
An estimated 77% of the country's citizens identify as Christians. '''Anglicans, Methodists''', and the '''United Congregational Church of Southern Africa''' make up the majority of Christians. There are also congregations of '''Lutherans, Baptists, Roman Catholics, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), the Dutch Reformed Church, Mennonites, Seventh-day Adventists''' and '''Jehovah's Witnesses''' in the country. <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Botswana", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botswana, accessed 21 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Botswana", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Botswana, accessed 21 March 2020. </ref><br> | An estimated 77% of the country's citizens identify as Christians. '''Anglicans, Methodists''', and the '''United Congregational Church of Southern Africa''' make up the majority of Christians. There are also congregations of '''Lutherans, Baptists, Roman Catholics, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), the Dutch Reformed Church, Mennonites, Seventh-day Adventists''' and '''Jehovah's Witnesses''' in the country. <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Botswana", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botswana, accessed 21 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Botswana", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Botswana, accessed 21 March 2020. </ref><br> | ||
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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://familysearch.org/ | '''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= | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927092&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Botswana%22 '''records of Botswana''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Botswana''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Botswana''' 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. | ||
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=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''== | =='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''== | ||
===Online Records=== | ===Online Records=== | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=botswana British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Botswana], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=botswana British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Botswana], index & images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa], index & images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa], index & images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index & images ($) | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[https://www.diobot.org/digital_faith/parishes?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=&origin=Gaborone%2C+Botswana '''Find a Church Directory'''] | *[https://www.diobot.org/digital_faith/parishes?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=&origin=Gaborone%2C+Botswana '''Find a Church Directory'''] | ||
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== '''Catholic Church Records''' == | == '''Catholic Church Records''' == | ||
===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ||
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult: | Earlier records can be held at the diocese, with more recent records still kept in the local parish. To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a diocese or local parish, consult: | ||
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Botswana&country_sn=BW&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=-26.9075448&nelat=-17.7781369&swlng=19.998903&nelng=29.375304&lat=-22.328474&lng=24.684866&faddress=Botswana&place_id=ChIJESJF0SFDpB4Re68Vhyp8ZPE#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Botswana'''] | *[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Botswana&country_sn=BW&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=-26.9075448&nelat=-17.7781369&swlng=19.998903&nelng=29.375304&lat=-22.328474&lng=24.684866&faddress=Botswana&place_id=ChIJESJF0SFDpB4Re68Vhyp8ZPE#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Botswana'''] | ||
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=='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''== | =='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''== | ||
===Online Records=== | ===Online Records=== | ||
Online information is available to current members, for deceased members and immediate family members who are still living. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/ '''Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.'''] | |||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
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=='''Dutch Reformed Church Records'''== | =='''Dutch Reformed Church Records'''== | ||
===Online Records=== | ===Online Records=== | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M64H-2P8%3A13850201%3Fcc%3D1392488 South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (Stellenbosch Archive), 1690-2011], index | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M64H-2P8%3A13850201%3Fcc%3D1392488 South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (Stellenbosch Archive), 1690-2011], index & images, includes Botswana | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M6GJ-V38%3A207829201%3Fcc%3D1918294 South Africa, Reformed Church Records, 1856-1988], images, includes Botswana<br><br> | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M6GJ-V38%3A207829201%3Fcc%3D1918294 South Africa, Reformed Church Records, 1856-1988], images, includes Botswana<br><br> | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/reformed+church+botswana/@-23.1600236,21.6573352,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Dutch Reformed churches in Botswana'''] | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/reformed+church+botswana/@-23.1600236,21.6573352,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Dutch Reformed churches in Botswana'''] | ||
=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
The Dutch Reformed Church in Botswana was founded by Swiss missionaries led by Rev. Henri Gronin begun working in 1863 among the tribe Bakgatla, Kgafela in Saulsport and Rustenburg in South Africa. In 1870, part of the tribe moved north to Botswana and the missionaries followed them. The great chief was baptized and most of the tribe followed him. In 1966, when Botswana become independent, a Synod of the Reformed Church was formed. In the 1970s, the church gained independence. The church in the following years expanded to Basarwa, Bakalanga and Bakgatla. | The Dutch Reformed Church in Botswana was founded by Swiss missionaries led by Rev. Henri Gronin begun working in 1863 among the tribe Bakgatla, Kgafela in Saulsport and Rustenburg in South Africa. In 1870, part of the tribe moved north to Botswana and the missionaries followed them. The great chief was baptized and most of the tribe followed him. In 1966, when Botswana become independent, a Synod of the Reformed Church was formed. In the 1970s, the church gained independence. The church in the following years expanded to Basarwa, Bakalanga and Bakgatla. | ||
The denomination has 6,000 members and 13 parishes with 50 house fellowships in 2 presbyteries and one Synod. The 14 churches are in : Muchudi, Muchudi East, Muchudi West, Sikwane, Gaborone, Tlokweng, Lobatse, Kgalagadi, Ghanzi, Maun, Makaleng, Selebi Phikwe, Boseja (Mochudi).<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Dutch Reformed Church in Botswana", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_Reformed_Church_in_Botswana, accessed 21 March 2020. </ref> | The denomination has 6,000 members and 13 parishes with 50 house fellowships in 2 presbyteries and one Synod. The 14 churches are in : Muchudi, Muchudi East, Muchudi West, Sikwane, Gaborone, Tlokweng, Lobatse, Kgalagadi, Ghanzi, Maun, Makaleng, Selebi Phikwe, Boseja (Mochudi).<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Dutch Reformed Church in Botswana", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_Reformed_Church_in_Botswana, accessed 21 March 2020. </ref> | ||
=='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''== | |||
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Botswana is included in the Diocese of Botswana. | |||
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=='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''== | =='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
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*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/lutheran++church+in+botswana/@-24.6593986,25.9099069,14z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Botswana'''] | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/lutheran++church+in+botswana/@-24.6593986,25.9099069,14z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Botswana'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Botswana is an Evangelical Lutheran church in Botswana. It has a membership of 22,000, and has been a member of the Lutheran World Federation since 1986. It is also affiliated with its regional expression, the Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Evangelical Lutheran Church in Botswana", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelical_Lutheran_Church_in_Botswana, accessed 21 March 2020. </ref><br> | |||
=='''Mennonite Church Records'''== | =='''Mennonite Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
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*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gaborone+Methodist+Church/@-24.6282079,25.920953,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x1ebb5b1555555555:0xc76740052279f3c4!8m2!3d-24.6282079!4d25.923147 '''Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Botswana'''] | *[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gaborone+Methodist+Church/@-24.6282079,25.920953,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x1ebb5b1555555555:0xc76740052279f3c4!8m2!3d-24.6282079!4d25.923147 '''Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Botswana'''] | ||
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Religious-Center/Methodist-Church-of-Southern-Africa-Botswana-233283996829992/ '''Facebook'''] | |||
'''METHODIST CHURCH OF SOUTHERN AFRICA'''<br> | |||
Plot 3178 Ext12 <br> | |||
P.O. Box: 260<br> | |||
Gaborone, Botswana<br> | |||
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PHONE:+267 3167627 or +267 3162281<br> | |||
FAX: +267 3167627 | |||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
See, [http://www.methodistheritage.org.uk/missionary-history-potter-botswana-2003.pdf '''The Development of Methodism in modern-day Botswana: 19th century Nationals in Mission?'''] | |||
=='''Orthodox Church Records'''== | =='''Orthodox Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
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*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/adventist+church+in+botswana/@-24.6282076,25.91436,15z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Botswana'''] | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/adventist+church+in+botswana/@-24.6282076,25.91436,15z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Botswana'''] | ||
=== | *[http://adventistdirectory.org/SearchResults.aspx?CtryCode=BW&EntityType=C '''SDA Directory'''] | ||
*[https://www.adventistyearbook.org/entity?EntityID=29889 '''Website'''] | |||
*[http://www.adventistdirectory.org/ViewAdmField.aspx?AdmFieldID=BOTU '''Botswana Union Conference Contact Information'''] | |||
=='''United Congregational Church Records'''== | =='''United Congregational Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
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===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
The Congregational Church in southern Africa was founded by two strands – one from Europe and one from America. | |||
The London Missionary Society (LMS) founded the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa in 1799 with the arrival of Dr Johannes van der Kemp and his team. Most of the early missionaries of the LMS came either from the Reformed Churches of northern Europe or the Calvinist atmosphere of Scotland. | |||
Dr John Philip, superintendent of the LMS in South Africa, invited the first party of the American Board missionaries (ABM), led by Daniel Lindley and Newton Adams, to come to South Africa in 1835.<ref>"South Africa Synod''', United Congegational Church of South Africa, https://www.sasynod.org.za/about-sa-synod/history.html, accessed 21 March 2020.</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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