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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.'' | ||
==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. | |||
Other Christian groups include the '''Roman Catholic''' community served by the Mission Sui Iuris of Funafuti, and the '''Seventh-day Adventist''' which has 2.8% of the population. According to its own estimates, the '''Tuvalu Brethren Church''' has about 500 members. | |||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Tuvalu", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuvalu, accessed 10 April 2020. </ref> | |||
==Information Recorded in the Records== | ==Information Recorded in the Records== | ||
Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which '''might''' be found (best case scenario): | Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which '''might''' be found (best case scenario): | ||
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===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/locations/ '''Family History 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://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records: | ||
:::a. Click on the [ | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=439&query=%2Bplace%3ATuvalu '''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. | ||
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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 | <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 [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.</span> | ||
*[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country- | *[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-tuvalu/ '''Maps.me Church Listings for Tuvalu'''] | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/churches+in+ | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/+churches+in+tuvalu/@-33.6288429,-172.4854164,3.2z '''Google Maps search results for churches in Tuvalu'''] | ||
== '''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: | To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult: | ||
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value= | *[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Tuvalu&country_sn=TV&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=-11.1891797&nelat=-5.4300853&swlng=175.5615234&nelng=179.9999999&lat=-7.109534999999999&lng=177.64933&faddress=Tuvalu&place_id=ChIJTaCxWbmcwW8RLhIHB2hUZ48#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Tuvalu'''] | ||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
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===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
When Joseph B. Keeler became president of the Micronesia-Guam Mission in July 1983 he found that Tuvalu was part of the mission but there was no record of any members there. While visiting Tarawa in 1983 he became acquainted with two of his missionaries, Teuai Lekasa and Tekafa Tinai, and learned that they were originally from Tuvalu. They had become acquainted with the Church and were baptized while students at Liahona High School in Tonga. They told President Keeler that there were about 25 members of the Church in Funafuti, Tuvalu’s main village, all converts from either Liahona or Moroni High School in Fiji. | |||
Keeler was not able to visit Tuvalu until September 1984. President Keeler assigned missionaries to begin the work of organizing a branch (a small congregation) in Tuvalu and registering the Church with the local government. Official Church recognition was received on 16 December 1985.<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Tuvalu, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Tuvalu, accessed 10 April 2020.</ref> | |||
=='''Congregational Christian Church Records'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
'''Te Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu'''<br> | |||
'''Tuvalu Christian Church (EKT)'''<br> | |||
PO Box 2, Valuku<br> | |||
Funafuti<br> | |||
Tuvalu (Ocenania)<br> | |||
==''' | <br> | ||
===Writing for Records=== | Telephone: + 688 20755, 20461<br> | ||
Fax: + 688 20755, 20461<br> | |||
Email: ktausi2006@yahoo.com | |||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
The Congregational Christian Church of Tuvalu (Tuvaluan: Te Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu, EKT), commonly the Church of Tuvalu, 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 ~11,000 inhabitants of the archipelago. | |||
Christianity first came to Tuvalu in 1861 when Elekana, a deacon of a Congregational church in Manihiki, Cook Islands became caught in a storm and drifted for eight weeks before landing at Nukulaelae. Elekana began proselytizing Christianity. He was trained at Malua Theological College, a London Missionary Society school in Samoa, before beginning his work in establishing the Church of Tuvalu. In 1865, the Rev A. W. Murray of the London Missionary Society – a Protestant congregationalist missionary society – arrived as the first European missionary where he too proselytized among the inhabitants of Tuvalu. Murray was followed by the Rev. Samuel James Whitmee in 1870.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Church of Tuvalu", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Tuvalu, accessed 10 April 2020. </ref> | |||
=='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''== | |||
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===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for | *[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kingdom+Hall+of+Jehovah's+Witnesses+Tuvalu/@-8.2782005,175.5075652,7z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1schurches+in+tuvalu!3m4!1s0x6fd6e24c39ee765b:0x9ba154b93c6ff59a!8m2!3d-8.5229235!4d179.1961317 '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Tuvalu'''] | ||
==''' | =='''Tuvalu Brethren Church of Christ Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/ | *[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tuvalu+Brethren+church/@-8.5071994,179.1952958,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6fd6e242ee5caedd:0x77de653c21f7ab10!8m2!3d-8.5071994!4d179.1974899 '''Google Maps search results for Tuvalu Brethren in Tuvalu'''] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category: Tuvalu]] [[Category:Church Records by Country]] | [[Category: Tuvalu]] [[Category:Church Records by Country]] | ||