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A formal certificate confirming the appointment of Charles Minot Griffith as a Deacon in the Western South America Mission Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The certificate was signed in Concepción, Chile, on February 27, 1898, by Bishop Henry White Warren.

A formal certificate confirming the appointment of Charles Minot Griffith as a Deacon in the Western South America Mission Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The certificate was signed in Concepción, Chile, on February 27, 1898, by Bishop Henry White Warren.

A formal Certificate of Location confirming that Charles Minot Griffith was officially located to the Western South America Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church as a Deacon on his own request. The certificate was signed in Concepción, Chile, on February 20, 1903, by Isaac W. Joyce, the president of the Western South America Annual Conference.

A formal Certificate of Location confirming that Charles Minot Griffith was officially located to the Western South America Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church as a Deacon on his own request. The certificate was signed in Concepción, Chile, on February 20, 1903, by Isaac W. Joyce, the president of the Western South America Annual Conference.

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Extracts from two letters sent from Charles Minot Griffith to his wife, Elva, and published in the Perry Record, a local newspaper in Perry, New York, which regularly published letters and journal entries the Griffith's sent during their time in South America. The first letter discusses Griffith's preparations to travel Naranjal in the Guayaquil Province of Ecuador, including descriptions of the acquisition of pack animals and the necessity of repacking much of his luggage to account for the weather.

Extracts from two letters sent from Charles Minot Griffith to his wife, Elva, and published in the Perry Record, a local newspaper in Perry, New York, which regularly published letters and journal entries the Griffith's sent during their time in South America. The first letter discusses Griffith's preparations to travel Naranjal in the Guayaquil Province of Ecuador, including descriptions of the acquisition of pack animals and the necessity of repacking much of his luggage to account for the weather.

An interview with members of the leadership and history department of Chongkyo Methodist Church, conducted in 2023 by Sangeon Kim, regarding the history of the church and its building. Specifically, they discuss the founding of the church by missionaries of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and the construction of their original building, depicted in the embroidered gift to Joseph Lumpkin Gerdine which is held by Pitts Theology Library.

An interview with members of the leadership and history department of Chongkyo Methodist Church, conducted in 2023 by Sangeon Kim, regarding the history of the church and its building. Specifically, they discuss the founding of the church by missionaries of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and the construction of their original building, depicted in the embroidered gift to Joseph Lumpkin Gerdine which is held by Pitts Theology Library.

A journal kept by Elva Griffith during her and her husband, Charles', time as missionaries in South America. The journal begins with the couple receiving their official assignment and continues with their travel to New York for preparations, a description of their journey by ship to Panama and onto Ecuador and Chile, notes on events they attended including the Annual Conference meeting of the Western South America Mission Conference, detailed accounts of various Sunday activities, descriptions of their teaching duties, and updates on the family's health.

A journal kept by Elva Griffith during her and her husband, Charles', time as missionaries in South America. The journal begins with the couple receiving their official assignment and continues with their travel to New York for preparations, a description of their journey by ship to Panama and onto Ecuador and Chile, notes on events they attended including the Annual Conference meeting of the Western South America Mission Conference, detailed accounts of various Sunday activities, descriptions of their teaching duties, and updates on the family's health.

A letter from Edmund W. Sehon to Robert Paine providing an update on his health, reporting that the Board of Missions has approved two of Paine's candidates to travel to California, explaining why the Board of Missions did not approve another two of Paine's candidates for California, and sharing his intentions to attend a number of conferences later in the year.

A letter from Edmund W. Sehon to Robert Paine providing an update on his health, reporting that the Board of Missions has approved two of Paine's candidates to travel to California, explaining why the Board of Missions did not approve another two of Paine's candidates for California, and sharing his intentions to attend a number of conferences later in the year.

A letter from Edmund W. Sehon to Robert Paine discussing financial appropriations and the provision of preachers for the California Mission.

A letter from Edmund W. Sehon to Robert Paine discussing financial appropriations and the provision of preachers for the California Mission.

A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine giving an update on Pierce's health, promising to look for candidates to send on a Japanese mission, and discussing the need for more preachers in the Pacific Conference.

A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine giving an update on Pierce's health, promising to look for candidates to send on a Japanese mission, and discussing the need for more preachers in the Pacific Conference.

A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine discussing the trial of a man named Deems, advising Paine not to directly respond to a letter sent by one of the parties concerned with the Deems trial, reporting on the success of the church in Georgia, and asking that Paine raise money in his Conferences to support a number of missionaries going to San Francisco.

A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine discussing the trial of a man named Deems, advising Paine not to directly respond to a letter sent by one of the parties concerned with the Deems trial, reporting on the success of the church in Georgia, and asking that Paine raise money in his Conferences to support a number of missionaries going to San Francisco.

A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine reporting on the work being done in California and along the Pacific Coast, demanding the transfer of several preachers to the Pacific Conference to improve their numbers and strengthen what hold they have, discussing the challenges he faces with Orceneth Fisher in Oregon, and asking for Paine's support when requesting more preachers to help fill the gap between the Rio Grande Conference and the Pacific Conference.

A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine reporting on the work being done in California and along the Pacific Coast, demanding the transfer of several preachers to the Pacific Conference to improve their numbers and strengthen what hold they have, discussing the challenges he faces with Orceneth Fisher in Oregon, and asking for Paine's support when requesting more preachers to help fill the gap between the Rio Grande Conference and the Pacific Conference.

A letter from H. H. Kavanaugh to Robert Paine reporting on his experiences of the Conferences he has attended, mentioning that the St. Louis Conference had some turmoil, discussing a draft made by D. W. Lewis and how he handled the matter, suggesting the bishops divide their work for the coming year at the April meeting, , proposing Paine call a meeting of the Bishops, requesting the transfer of a preacher to assist the Indian Mission Conference, discussing his concerns over the missionary funds and the support of the Indian Mission Conference in the coming year.

A letter from H. H. Kavanaugh to Robert Paine reporting on his experiences of the Conferences he has attended, mentioning that the St. Louis Conference had some turmoil, discussing a draft made by D. W. Lewis and how he handled the matter, suggesting the bishops divide their work for the coming year at the April meeting, , proposing Paine call a meeting of the Bishops, requesting the transfer of a preacher to assist the Indian Mission Conference, discussing his concerns over the missionary funds and the support of the Indian Mission Conference in the coming year.

A letter from Holland Nimmons McTyeire to Robert Paine asking for some of Paine's personal details so that McTyeire can submit a full and accurate entry for inclusion in the New American Encyclopedia, and reporting on the departure of missionaries from New York.

A letter from Holland Nimmons McTyeire to Robert Paine asking for some of Paine's personal details so that McTyeire can submit a full and accurate entry for inclusion in the New American Encyclopedia, and reporting on the departure of missionaries from New York.

A letter from Holland Nimmons McTyeire to Robert Paine reporting that Brother Blythe has set out for California and explaining the situation which led to McTyeire deciding not to send Brother Petway along with Blythe.

A letter from Holland Nimmons McTyeire to Robert Paine reporting that Brother Blythe has set out for California and explaining the situation which led to McTyeire deciding not to send Brother Petway along with Blythe.

A letter from James O. Andrew to Robert Paine sharing news of the spread of cholera in New Orleans and nearby areas, commending the choice of preacher to be sent to California on mission, offering a few additional names for consideration, mentioning that Bishop Caper had written to him about changing routes with Paine, and giving an update on his and his wife's health.

A letter from James O. Andrew to Robert Paine sharing news of the spread of cholera in New Orleans and nearby areas, commending the choice of preacher to be sent to California on mission, offering a few additional names for consideration, mentioning that Bishop Caper had written to him about changing routes with Paine, and giving an update on his and his wife's health.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine thanking Paine for considering him for the position on the California Mission, tentatively accepting the appointment but asking for several more weeks to consider the offer before answering firmly, reviewing his qualifications for the role, and noting that he has contacted another possible candidate to join the mission.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine thanking Paine for considering him for the position on the California Mission, tentatively accepting the appointment but asking for several more weeks to consider the offer before answering firmly, reviewing his qualifications for the role, and noting that he has contacted another possible candidate to join the mission.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine recommending his estimates on the financial needs for the first year of the California mission and requesting Paine write him immediately.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine recommending his estimates on the financial needs for the first year of the California mission and requesting Paine write him immediately.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine updating him on the California-bound missionaries' plans to travel on to New Orleans and providing an informal report (with the promise of a formal one forthcoming) of the collections they've made in support of the mission.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine updating him on the California-bound missionaries' plans to travel on to New Orleans and providing an informal report (with the promise of a formal one forthcoming) of the collections they've made in support of the mission.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine reporting on the planned departure of the missionaries aboard a steamship and including an itemized report of the mission finances.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine reporting on the planned departure of the missionaries aboard a steamship and including an itemized report of the mission finances.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine mentioning his recovery from a grave illness, expressing his concerns over the apparent disregard for the California Mission as reflected in the reports from the Annual Conference, vehemently pleading the case of the mission and outlining the challenges they face in supplying literature and service to their congregations, requesting an allotment of books be sent, reporting on the work of the mission, observing that there is ample opportunity to extend missionary work (via Southern California) to Mexico, noting the success of Catholic missions,

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine mentioning his recovery from a grave illness, expressing his concerns over the apparent disregard for the California Mission as reflected in the reports from the Annual Conference, vehemently pleading the case of the mission and outlining the challenges they face in supplying literature and service to their congregations, requesting an allotment of books be sent, reporting on the work of the mission, observing that there is ample opportunity to extend missionary work (via Southern California) to Mexico, noting the success of Catholic missions,

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine expressing his relief that the misunderstandings of their previous correspondence have been cleared, apologizing for any possible missteps on Boring's part, clarifying his request for more experienced preachers, expressing his opinion that certain complaints lodged against him were made in an effort to redirect attention away from the one filing the complaint, reporting on the work of the mission, and requesting Paine come to the following year's conference in California.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine expressing his relief that the misunderstandings of their previous correspondence have been cleared, apologizing for any possible missteps on Boring's part, clarifying his request for more experienced preachers, expressing his opinion that certain complaints lodged against him were made in an effort to redirect attention away from the one filing the complaint, reporting on the work of the mission, and requesting Paine come to the following year's conference in California.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine giving an update on the mission and requesting additional missionaries be sent to support the mission, discussing the presence of Northern Methodist missionaries, and addressing published comments made in regards to Boring's management of the mission's finances.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine giving an update on the mission and requesting additional missionaries be sent to support the mission, discussing the presence of Northern Methodist missionaries, and addressing published comments made in regards to Boring's management of the mission's finances.

An incomplete letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine expressing his dismay over his treatment by the Board of Managers and Secretaries in regards to his handling of the mission finances, detailing the struggles the missionaries and their families have had to endure only to be so poorly treated by the church itself, expressing his concern that the delay in sending monetary aid is too late to make up the lost ground, announcing his intention to no longer personally draw on the missionary funds so that more of the money may be spent to support additional missionaries, assuring Paine of his

An incomplete letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine expressing his dismay over his treatment by the Board of Managers and Secretaries in regards to his handling of the mission finances, detailing the struggles the missionaries and their families have had to endure only to be so poorly treated by the church itself, expressing his concern that the delay in sending monetary aid is too late to make up the lost ground, announcing his intention to no longer personally draw on the missionary funds so that more of the money may be spent to support additional missionaries, assuring Paine of his

An incomplete letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine repeating his request for additional missionaries to be sent to California, reporting on the various regions the mission is attempting to extend into, mentioning his concerns about losing membership to the Northern Methodists, and requesting permission to organize a local Conference in April of 1851.

An incomplete letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine repeating his request for additional missionaries to be sent to California, reporting on the various regions the mission is attempting to extend into, mentioning his concerns about losing membership to the Northern Methodists, and requesting permission to organize a local Conference in April of 1851.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine expressing his regret that he seems to have offended Paine either by his own unintentional actions or by a misrepresentation of his actions by another, explaining his perspective of the events and discussions which he assumes are the cause of Paine's displeasure, expressing that he would rather step down than have Paine step back from his position overseeing the California Mission, reporting on the mission's work, requesting additional missionaries, and asking for a swift response.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine expressing his regret that he seems to have offended Paine either by his own unintentional actions or by a misrepresentation of his actions by another, explaining his perspective of the events and discussions which he assumes are the cause of Paine's displeasure, expressing that he would rather step down than have Paine step back from his position overseeing the California Mission, reporting on the mission's work, requesting additional missionaries, and asking for a swift response.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine discussing the preparation of missionaries for the China Mission, including where to transfer new preachers in the meantime so they can be best prepared for the work.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine discussing the preparation of missionaries for the China Mission, including where to transfer new preachers in the meantime so they can be best prepared for the work.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine mentioning that his wife and daughter (Elizabeth) are both unwell, discussing his recent travels and future travel plans, making recommendations for possible preachers to assign to the Kansas Mission, discussing the transfer of William Parsons, expressing his concerns about the St. Louis Conference management, and discussing possibilities of sending a Bishop to the Pacific Conference and how to manage that Bishop's conferences while they are gone.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine mentioning that his wife and daughter (Elizabeth) are both unwell, discussing his recent travels and future travel plans, making recommendations for possible preachers to assign to the Kansas Mission, discussing the transfer of William Parsons, expressing his concerns about the St. Louis Conference management, and discussing possibilities of sending a Bishop to the Pacific Conference and how to manage that Bishop's conferences while they are gone.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine presenting options for arranging their attendance schedules at various conferences, reporting on the Western Virginia, Kentucky, and Louisville Conferences, mentioning that he is preparing certificates for ministers converting from other denominations, and discussing an issue of funding for missionaries to be sent to Central America.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine presenting options for arranging their attendance schedules at various conferences, reporting on the Western Virginia, Kentucky, and Louisville Conferences, mentioning that he is preparing certificates for ministers converting from other denominations, and discussing an issue of funding for missionaries to be sent to Central America.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine mentioning that he and his wife travelled to Philadelphia to settle his daughter Bettie (Elizabeth) for medical treatment, sharing his plans to travel to Western Virginia, arguing that it is too expensive to send one of the Bishops to California and that he will discuss the matter with Bishop Andrew, confirming Paine's decisions to transfer two preachers to the St. Louis Conference, recommending that preachers be pulled from the Mississippi and St.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine mentioning that he and his wife travelled to Philadelphia to settle his daughter Bettie (Elizabeth) for medical treatment, sharing his plans to travel to Western Virginia, arguing that it is too expensive to send one of the Bishops to California and that he will discuss the matter with Bishop Andrew, confirming Paine's decisions to transfer two preachers to the St. Louis Conference, recommending that preachers be pulled from the Mississippi and St.

This letter contains harmful and/or objectionable language and perspectives.

This letter contains harmful and/or objectionable language and perspectives.

A letter from R.Y.[?]. Allen to Robert Paine responding to his letter from July 4th, 1849, and detailing his thoughts on how best to set up a series of Methodist circuit preachers in the San Francisco area. Allen suggests sending two to three missionaries to either walk or ride circuits by the bay and by the mountains.

A letter from R.Y.[?]. Allen to Robert Paine responding to his letter from July 4th, 1849, and detailing his thoughts on how best to set up a series of Methodist circuit preachers in the San Francisco area. Allen suggests sending two to three missionaries to either walk or ride circuits by the bay and by the mountains.

A letter from William M. Wightman to Robert Paine informing Paine that he has no recommendations for a preacher to send to California, recommending against sending a preacher which Paine had mentioned in a previous letter, and assuring Paine that he will continue to look for suitable candidates for the position.

A letter from William M. Wightman to Robert Paine informing Paine that he has no recommendations for a preacher to send to California, recommending against sending a preacher which Paine had mentioned in a previous letter, and assuring Paine that he will continue to look for suitable candidates for the position.

A letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing their trip back to the States and the talks they gave while there, attesting to the good leadership of Bishop John Branscomb in Cuba, reflecting on the success of the annual conference and the work of the local Cuban pastors, reporting on the work of the clinic, discussing the beginning of Bible School season, giving updates on both the children, thanking their friends for all the letters and well wishes, and asking that they keep Cuba in their thoughts as the threat of civil war becomes more present.

A letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing their trip back to the States and the talks they gave while there, attesting to the good leadership of Bishop John Branscomb in Cuba, reflecting on the success of the annual conference and the work of the local Cuban pastors, reporting on the work of the clinic, discussing the beginning of Bible School season, giving updates on both the children, thanking their friends for all the letters and well wishes, and asking that they keep Cuba in their thoughts as the threat of civil war becomes more present.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing the family's excitement over the coming visit to Florida, giving an update on Steed's reoccuring fevers, asking them to make a doctor's appointment for Steed, sharing the family's travel plans, and mentioning that Morrell is visiting Marion Woods who is a missionary stationed on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing the family's excitement over the coming visit to Florida, giving an update on Steed's reoccuring fevers, asking them to make a doctor's appointment for Steed, sharing the family's travel plans, and mentioning that Morrell is visiting Marion Woods who is a missionary stationed on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing all the celebrations and gifts she's enjoyed for her birthday, asking them to urge Esther (sister) to write to her, giving an update on the family chickens, reporting on a visit by the Ellis' and Miss Derby to the clinic and church, sharing updates on Esther's development, describing a busy trip to Felton to visit with other missionaries and their families, mentioning the weather, reporting that the Agricultural School is having it's graduation and that Henry Wallace will be speaking at it, and noting that they

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing all the celebrations and gifts she's enjoyed for her birthday, asking them to urge Esther (sister) to write to her, giving an update on the family chickens, reporting on a visit by the Ellis' and Miss Derby to the clinic and church, sharing updates on Esther's development, describing a busy trip to Felton to visit with other missionaries and their families, mentioning the weather, reporting that the Agricultural School is having it's graduation and that Henry Wallace will be speaking at it, and noting that they

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the birthday party they threw for Esther, giving an update on the children, describing their daily schedule at the Spanish language school, describing the housekeeper (Carmen), mentioning some of the strange insects they've encountered, describing one of the other Methodist couples at the language school who are preparing to go to Peru, discussing their trip to the leather factory, and mentioning a dinner they attended with other Methodist families.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the birthday party they threw for Esther, giving an update on the children, describing their daily schedule at the Spanish language school, describing the housekeeper (Carmen), mentioning some of the strange insects they've encountered, describing one of the other Methodist couples at the language school who are preparing to go to Peru, discussing their trip to the leather factory, and mentioning a dinner they attended with other Methodist families.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing how the family is hosting some caravaners who are helping with the summer Bible Schools, giving updates on the children's health, mentioning that the Milk family is leaving on their year's furlough, and wishing them well.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing how the family is hosting some caravaners who are helping with the summer Bible Schools, giving updates on the children's health, mentioning that the Milk family is leaving on their year's furlough, and wishing them well.

A scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, and decorations documenting the lives of Rev. Morrell Robinson, his wife, Lois, and their children, Morrell "Steed" Jr., Esther, and George, from their time at First Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, to their time as missionaries in Mayari, Cuba, and through their time in the Tampa Heights neighborhood of Tampa, Florida.

A scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, and decorations documenting the lives of Rev. Morrell Robinson, his wife, Lois, and their children, Morrell "Steed" Jr., Esther, and George, from their time at First Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, to their time as missionaries in Mayari, Cuba, and through their time in the Tampa Heights neighborhood of Tampa, Florida.

A report on the 1906 meeting of the International Missionary Union at Clifton Springs, New York, published in a newspaper. The article outlines the opening sessions, listing the members who passed away in the past year with notes on their contributions, and notes on the closing remarks.

A report on the 1906 meeting of the International Missionary Union at Clifton Springs, New York, published in a newspaper. The article outlines the opening sessions, listing the members who passed away in the past year with notes on their contributions, and notes on the closing remarks.

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A report on a meeting of the International Missionary Union in the early 1900s published in a newspaper. The article covers the opening session and briefly describes the reports made by various members on their work in Turkey, Bulgaria, Spain, Micronesia, India, Burma, and Siam.

A report on a meeting of the International Missionary Union in the early 1900s published in a newspaper. The article covers the opening session and briefly describes the reports made by various members on their work in Turkey, Bulgaria, Spain, Micronesia, India, Burma, and Siam.

A letter from Morrell and Lois Robinson through the Board of Mission to their friends and loved ones providing a report on their missionary work and the general state of the region of Cuba where they are working. They describe the work of the pediatric clinic, report on the Mayari, Felton, Arroyo Blanco, Oriente, and Nicaro congregational areas, and provide updates on their personal lives and that of their family.

A letter from Morrell and Lois Robinson through the Board of Mission to their friends and loved ones providing a report on their missionary work and the general state of the region of Cuba where they are working. They describe the work of the pediatric clinic, report on the Mayari, Felton, Arroyo Blanco, Oriente, and Nicaro congregational areas, and provide updates on their personal lives and that of their family.

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, expressing his and Lois' complex emotions about leaving Mayari, thanking them for their dedication to keeping up a correspondence with the family throughout their time in Cuba and specifically thanking them for the birthday letter he received, and sharing their plans for leaving June 2nd from Havana and spending several days in Lakeland before the conference.

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, expressing his and Lois' complex emotions about leaving Mayari, thanking them for their dedication to keeping up a correspondence with the family throughout their time in Cuba and specifically thanking them for the birthday letter he received, and sharing their plans for leaving June 2nd from Havana and spending several days in Lakeland before the conference.

A photo album documenting Charles Minot and Elva R. Griffith's time as missionaries in Chile and travels around South and Central America and to India.

A photo album documenting Charles Minot and Elva R. Griffith's time as missionaries in Chile and travels around South and Central America and to India.

A photo album with scenes from Gerdine’s mission work in Korea between 1902 and 1933.

A photo album with scenes from Gerdine’s mission work in Korea between 1902 and 1933.

Photocopy of a number of images from Gerdine's photoalbum with notes labeling known figures.

Photocopy of a number of images from Gerdine's photoalbum with notes labeling known figures.

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Summary: A biography of Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther.

Summary: A biography of Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther.

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An embroidered depiction of the original building of the Chongkyo Methodist Church on silk. Chongkyo Methodist Church was built and founded by missionaries from the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in Seoul, Korea, in the early 1900s and was part of the Seoul Circuit of the Korea Conference. The piece shows the original church building with a selection of Korean figures, men and women, approaching or walking by the church. A dedication is embroidered across the top of the work.

An embroidered depiction of the original building of the Chongkyo Methodist Church on silk. Chongkyo Methodist Church was built and founded by missionaries from the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in Seoul, Korea, in the early 1900s and was part of the Seoul Circuit of the Korea Conference. The piece shows the original church building with a selection of Korean figures, men and women, approaching or walking by the church. A dedication is embroidered across the top of the work.