Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism (GRACE) Collection, 1969-2011 | Heritage Hall, Hekman Library

By Ed Gerritsen, 2013

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Collection Overview

Title: Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism (GRACE) Collection, 1969-2011

ID: COLL/531

Primary Creator: Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism (GRACE)

Extent: 4.5 Cubic Feet. More info below.

Arrangement: Folder level description

Abstract

Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism [1972], known as GRACE, is a local/regional ecumenical ministry located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its organizational predecessors are Kent Council of Churches [1946?] and the Grand Rapids Council of Churches [1964]. The collection includes minutes, reports, correspondence, history newsletters, programs, clippings, videos, and CDs/DVDs.

Administrative Information

Repository: Heritage Hall, Hekman Library

Alternate Extent Statement: 9 Boxes

Acquisition Source: GRACE

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: History of GRACE, 1999 and 2003],
[Series 2: Committee Minutes, 1969-2011],
[Series 3: Newsletters, 1972-2004],
[Series 4: Scrapbook and Materials, 2003-2005],
[Series 5: Programs, 1980-2010],
[Series 6: Materials and Correspondence, 1971-2007],
[Series 7: Media, 1989-2006],
[Series 8: Video Tapes],
[Series 9: CD's/DVD's],
[Series 10: Photographs, 1983-2005, and undated],
[All]

Series 6: Materials and Correspondence --- 1971-2007

Box 6

Folder 1: Annual Reports --- 1971-1992
Folder 2: Strategic Plan --- 2004-2006
Folder 3: Racial Justice Institute Correspondence --- 1999
Folder 4: Handbook for Board Members --- 2003-2010
Folder 5: Magazine Articles on Racism --- undated
Folder 6: Resource Material for HIV/AIDS Education for Congregations --- undated
Folder 7: GRACE Publication, Committing to Diversity in the Workplace --- 2002
Folder 8: GRACE/AIDS Care Network Handbook --- 2004
Folder 9: Grand Rapids Press Article by C. Honey, "Ordinary Joes Make Churches Grow" --- 2007
Folder 10: State of Michigan Special Tribute --- 2002