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If the records can only be viewed at the church, make an appointment with the minister or secretary to examine the records. Remember, the records are the property of the church. There may be instances when the minister or a representive will not allow you to view the records, but will look at a record for you. | If the records can only be viewed at the church, make an appointment with the minister or secretary to examine the records. Remember, the records are the property of the church. There may be instances when the minister or a representive will not allow you to view the records, but will look at a record for you. | ||
==== From the Church Archives or | ==== From the Church Archives or Denomination Headquarters ==== | ||
When a church closes or the church records are no longer held at the church, the records of their congregation may go the denomination archives, or their church headquarters. Many larger denominations have centralized records and provide a way for the records to be accessed by genealogists. Some denominations still keep their records private and give no access to church records. It is important to contact the church organization to see what is available. | When a church closes or the church records are no longer held at the church, the records of their congregation may go the denomination archives, or their church headquarters. Many larger denominations have centralized records and provide a way for the records to be accessed by genealogists. Some denominations still keep their records private and give no access to church records. It is important to contact the church organization to see what is available. | ||
For contact information for each denomination, click [[United_States_Church_Records|here]] and choose a church from the list. | For contact information for each denomination, click [[United_States_Church_Records|here]] and choose a church from the list. | ||
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