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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Angola, go to the [[Angola Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Angola, go to the [[Angola Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
== Online Resources and Websites == | == Online Resources and Websites == | ||
*'''1838-1991''' | *'''1838-1991''' {{RecordSearch|2155416|South Africa, Netherdutch Reformed Church Registers (Pretoria Archive), 1838-1991}} - index & images (records in Afrikaans and English) | ||
*'''1856-1988''' | *'''1856-1988''' [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1918294/waypoints South Africa, Reformed Church Records, 1856-1988] - images (records in Afrikaans and English) | ||
*'''1874-1931''' | *'''1874-1931''' {{FSC|499376|item|disp=Parish registers, Gereformeerde Kerk, Quê (Angola) - 1874-1931}} - images | ||
*'''1879-1929''' | *'''1879-1929''' {{FSC|377625|item|disp=Parish registers, Gereformeerde Kerk, Humpata (Angola) - 1879-1929}} - images | ||
*'''1885-1958''' | *'''1885-1958''' {{FSC|575311|item|disp=Parish registers, 1885-1958}} - images (records in Afrikaans) | ||
*'''1902-1931''' | *'''1902-1931''' {{FSC|575341|item|disp=Parish registers, 1902-1931}} - images (records in Afrikaans) | ||
*'''1918-1958''' - [ | *'''1918-1958''' {{FSC|592398|item|disp=Parish registers, 1918-1958}} - images (records in Afrikaans) | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1993&cj=1&sid=l&netid=cj&o_xid=0005719356&o_lid=0005719356&o_sch=Affiliate+External UK, Foreign and Overseas Registers of British Subjects, 1628-1969], index ($) | |||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
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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=1927022&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Angola%22 '''records of Angola''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Angola''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Angola''' 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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===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
<span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See [[Portuguese Letter-writing Guide|'''Portuguese Letter-writing Guide''']] for help with composing letters.</span> | <span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See [[Portuguese Letter-writing Guide|'''Portuguese Letter-writing Guide''']] for help with composing letters.</span> | ||
*[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-angola/ '''Maps.me Church Listings for Angola'''] | |||
=='''Baptist Church Records'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/baptist+church++angola+africa/@-10.8090696,8.6541449,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Angola'''] | |||
===Historical Background=== | |||
The first Baptist missionaries arrived in Angola in 1878. | |||
== '''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=Angola&country_sn=AO&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=-18.0391039&nelat=-4.388063300000001&swlng=11.4696999&nelng=24.0878855&lat=-11.202692&lng=17.873887&faddress=Angola&place_id=ChIJJ4utyk7yURoRPU5KDZ0oClk#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Angola'''] | *[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Angola&country_sn=AO&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=-18.0391039&nelat=-4.388063300000001&swlng=11.4696999&nelng=24.0878855&lat=-11.202692&lng=17.873887&faddress=Angola&place_id=ChIJJ4utyk7yURoRPU5KDZ0oClk#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Angola'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
Christianity in Angola began in 1491, with a Catholic mission in the São Salvador area. João I, Manikongo of the powerful Kongo Kingdom, converted to Christianity, and his son, Afonso I, also a Christian, became a well-known figure, reigning from 1509 to 1543.<ref> "Christianity in Angola", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Angola, accessed 17 March 2020.</ref> | Christianity in Angola began in 1491, with a Catholic mission in the São Salvador area. João I, Manikongo of the powerful Kongo Kingdom, converted to Christianity, and his son, Afonso I, also a Christian, became a well-known figure, reigning from 1509 to 1543.<ref> "Christianity in Angola", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Angola, accessed 17 March 2020.</ref> | ||
=='''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=== | ||
<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Angola, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Angola, accessed | Total Church Membership: 2,933. Congregations: 15. | ||
Latter-day Saints have been living in Angola since 1985. However, many had been baptized while living for a short time in France or Portugal. After their return to Angola, they formed the nucleus of the Church there. Records indicate that some 400 members baptized in Europe from 1980 to 1996 returned to cities in Angola. The Church was officially recognized in Angola in 1993. The first branch (a small congregation) was organized in 1996 in the capital city, Luanda. They had been meeting in the homes of priesthood holders. | |||
<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Angola, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Angola, accessed 17 March 2020.</ref> | |||
==''' Congregationalist Records'''== | ==''' Congregationalist Records'''== | ||
===Writiing for Records=== | |||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/congregational+church++angola+africa/@-11.0766896,8.7030313,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Congregational churches in Angola'''] | |||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
The first Congregational missionaries arrived in Angola in 1880.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Evangelical Congregational Church in Angola," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelical_Congregational_Church_in_Angola, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> | The first Congregational missionaries arrived in Angola in 1880.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Evangelical Congregational Church in Angola," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelical_Congregational_Church_in_Angola, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> | ||
=='''Dutch Reformed Church Records'''== | =='''Dutch Reformed Church Records'''== | ||
==Online Records== | ==Online Records== | ||
*'''1838-1991''' | *'''1838-1991''' {{RecordSearch|2155416|South Africa, Netherdutch Reformed Church Registers (Pretoria Archive), 1838-1991}} - index & images (records in Afrikaans and English) | ||
*'''1856-1988''' | *'''1856-1988''' [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1918294/waypoints South Africa, Reformed Church Records, 1856-1988] - images (records in Afrikaans and English) | ||
*'''1874-1931''' | *'''1874-1931''' {{FSC|499376|item|disp=Parish registers, Gereformeerde Kerk, Quê (Angola) - 1874-1931}} - images | ||
*'''1879-1929''' | *'''1879-1929''' {{FSC|377625|item|disp=Parish registers, Gereformeerde Kerk, Humpata (Angola) - 1879-1929}} - images | ||
*'''1885-1958''' | *'''1885-1958''' {{FSC|575311|item|disp=Parish registers, 1885-1958}} - images (records in Afrikaans) | ||
*'''1902-1931''' | *'''1902-1931''' {{FSC|575341|item|disp=Parish registers, 1902-1931}} - images (records in Afrikaans) | ||
*'''1918-1958''' | *'''1918-1958''' {{FSC|592398|item|disp=Parish registers, 1918-1958}} - images (records in Afrikaans) | ||
==Writing for Records== | ==Writing for Records== | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/reformed+church++angola+africa/@-10.5475988,8.605257,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Reformed churches in Angola'''] | |||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
The Dutch East India Company sent a crew to create a Dutch settlement in the Cape of Good Hope in 1652. Many of the members of the crew belonged to the Dutch Reformed Church and created a community in Cape Town. The Church spread throughout southern Africa; a few congregations were established in Angola. Records for the Dutch Reformed Church have been maintained in good condition. The records were written in Afrikaans and English. The earliest available church records in Angola begin in 1838 and exist to 1988.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Reformed Church of East Africa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformed_Church_of_East_Africa, accessed 24 September 2018.</ref><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Dutch Reformed Church," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_Reformed_Church, accessed 24 September 2018.</ref> | The Dutch East India Company sent a crew to create a Dutch settlement in the Cape of Good Hope in 1652. Many of the members of the crew belonged to the Dutch Reformed Church and created a community in Cape Town. The Church spread throughout southern Africa; a few congregations were established in Angola. Records for the Dutch Reformed Church have been maintained in good condition. The records were written in Afrikaans and English. The earliest available church records in Angola begin in 1838 and exist to 1988.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Reformed Church of East Africa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformed_Church_of_East_Africa, accessed 24 September 2018.</ref><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Dutch Reformed Church," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_Reformed_Church, accessed 24 September 2018.</ref> | ||
=='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''== | |||
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Angola is included in the Archdiocese of Zimbabwe and Angola | |||
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=='''Lutheran Church Records'''== | =='''Lutheran Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/lutheran+church++angola+africa/@-10.2921582,8.5563676,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Angola'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
Lutheranism was introduced to Angola in the late 1800s by Finnish missionaries. The first permanent congregation was established in 1956.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Lutheranism in Angola," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutheranism_in_Angola, accessed 17 March 2020.</ref> | Lutheranism was introduced to Angola in the late 1800s by Finnish missionaries. The first permanent congregation was established in 1956.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Lutheranism in Angola," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutheranism_in_Angola, accessed 17 March 2020.</ref> | ||
=='''Methodist Church Records'''== | =='''Methodist Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
'''West Angola, United Methodist Church'''<br> | |||
Rua de N.S. Da Muxima 12<br> | |||
Caixa Postal 68<br> | |||
Luanda<br> | |||
Angola<br> | |||
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Work Phone: 244 222 33 2107<br> | |||
Work Fax: 244 222 39 0184<br> | |||
Work Email: imuangola@snet.co.ao<br> | |||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
=='''Pentecostal Church Records'''== | =='''Pentecostal Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Angola'''] | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/pentecostal+church++angola+africa/@-10.0426294,8.507477,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Angola'''] | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/evangelical+church++angola+africa/@-9.798895,8.4585851,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Evangelical churches in Angola'''] | |||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
The origins of the church go back to evangelistic work begun in 1950 by missionaries from the USA. They were later joined by missionaries from the Portuguese Assemblies of God. In 1974, when Angola became independent, the church took the name of Evangelical Pentecostal Mission of Angola. <ref>"Evangelical Pentecostal Mission of Angola", World Council of Churches, https://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/evangelical-pentecostal-mission-of-angola, accessed 17 March 2020.</ref> | The origins of the church go back to evangelistic work begun in 1950 by missionaries from the USA. They were later joined by missionaries from the Portuguese Assemblies of God. In 1974, when Angola became independent, the church took the name of Evangelical Pentecostal Mission of Angola. <ref>"Evangelical Pentecostal Mission of Angola", World Council of Churches, https://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/evangelical-pentecostal-mission-of-angola, accessed 17 March 2020.</ref> | ||
=='''Seventh-day Adventist Church Records'''== | =='''Seventh-day Adventist Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Angola'''] | *[http://www.adventistdirectory.org/ViewEntity.aspx?EntityID=16316 '''SDA Directory'''] | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/adventist+church++angola+africa/@-9.3283439,8.3607978,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Angola'''] | |||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Angola struggled during the country’s civil war. Even though the church’s membership grew to some 300,000 members around the country, much of the church’s infrastructure was damaged. In just one region of the country, 145 church buildings were destroyed. | |||
The Bongo Mission Station, where Adventist work began in 1924, was abandoned. In 1986 workers at the mission station were forced to flee as fighting moved into the area. The station’s buildings are still standing but are in urgent need of repair and refurbishment.<ref>'''Window into Angola''', Adventist World, https://archives.adventistworld.org/2008/october/window-into-angola.html, accessed 17 March 2020.</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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