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== 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 and images (records in Afrikaans and English) | ||
*'''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) | *'''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''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/499376 Parish registers, Gereformeerde Kerk, Quê (Angola) - 1874-1931] - images | *'''1874-1931''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/499376 Parish registers, Gereformeerde Kerk, Quê (Angola) - 1874-1931] - images | ||
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==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
There are about 1,000 religious communities, mostly Christian, in Angola. While reliable statistics are nonexistent, estimates have it that more than half of the population are '''Catholics''', while about a quarter adhere to the Protestant churches introduced during the colonial period: the '''Congregationalists''' mainly among the Ovimbundu of the Central Highlands and the coastal region to its west, the '''Methodists''' concentrating on the Kimbundu speaking strip from Luanda to Malanje, the '''Baptists''' almost exclusively among the Bakongo of the north-west (now present in Luanda as well) and dispersed '''Adventists, Reformed and Lutherans'''. | There are about 1,000 religious communities, mostly Christian, in Angola. While reliable statistics are nonexistent, estimates have it that more than half of the population are '''Catholics''', while about a quarter adhere to the Protestant churches introduced during the colonial period: the '''Congregationalists''' mainly among the Ovimbundu of the Central Highlands and the coastal region to its west, the '''Methodists''' concentrating on the Kimbundu speaking strip from Luanda to Malanje, the '''Baptists''' almost exclusively among the Bakongo of the north-west (now present in Luanda as well) and dispersed '''Adventists, Reformed and Lutherans'''. | ||
< | <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Angola", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angola, accessed 17 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Angola", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Angola, accessed 17 March 2020. </ref><br> | ||
==Information Recorded in the Records== | ==Information Recorded in the Records== | ||
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===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.< | 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'''== | ||
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Total Church Membership: 2,933. Congregations: 15. | 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. | 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'''== | ||
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The first Congregational missionaries arrived in Angola in 1880.< | 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 and images (records in Afrikaans and English) | ||
*'''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) | *'''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''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/499376 Parish registers, Gereformeerde Kerk, Quê (Angola) - 1874-1931] - images | *'''1874-1931''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/499376 Parish registers, Gereformeerde Kerk, Quê (Angola) - 1874-1931] - images | ||
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*[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'''] | *[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.< | 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> | ||
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Lutheranism was introduced to Angola in the late 1800s by Finnish missionaries. The first permanent congregation was established in 1956.< | 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'''== | ||
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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. < | 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'''== | ||
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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 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.< | 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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