02642cam a22003373u 4500 27649 UtSlPG 20260610133630.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19012759 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Strange, Robert, 1857-1914 Church work among the Negroes in the South : The Hale Memorial Sermon No. 2 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-12-29 Produced by Bryan Ness, C. St. Charleskindt and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Church Work Among the Negroes in the South" by Robert Strange is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book discusses the efforts made by the Church in the American South to engage with and serve the African American community, particularly in the wake of the Civil War and the transition from slavery to freedom. The text reveals the social, religious, and cultural dynamics of the time, highlighting various Church initiatives aimed at improving the lives and spiritual conditions of the Black population. In this sermon, Strange reflects on the historical context of African Americans in the South, noting their previous affiliations with white churches and the subsequent shift toward independent Black churches after emancipation. He emphasizes the Church's responsibility in educating and uplifting the African American community, detailing the establishment of parochial schools and ministries specifically for Black congregants. Strange argues for a structural separation within the Church that allows African Americans to lead their own congregations while still fostering a relationship with the broader Church community. The text serves as both a call to action for Church leaders and a poignant examination of the racial and social issues facing the United States during this transformative period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sermons, American African American Episcopalians -- Sermons African Americans -- Missions -- Southern States -- Sermons https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27649 68558 68558