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Welcome to the Disciples of Christ Historical Society. Whether you visit us in person or online, you’re invited to join us in exploring the rich history of the Stone-Campbell Movement. 

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Dive into the rich history of the Stone-Campbell Movement from anywhere in the world by visiting our Digital Commons. This extensive digital repository offers you immediate access to digitized artifacts and documents, allowing you to explore our archives from the comfort of your home. Whether you’re a researcher, student, or history enthusiast, our collections are at your fingertips. Start your journey into Disciples history today!

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On the Photographic Record

May 22, 2025
by Erin Anderson On a cold January afternoon in Bethany, during a brief respite from a deluge of snow, I stood in the workroom of…
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Summer, Stewardship, and Sensors: DCHS Improves Its Environmental Monitoring

May 22, 2025
by Colleen McFarland Rademaker Everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere, the familiar harbingers of summer are emerging. In Bethany, the sun shines brightly as we begin…
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Call for Panelists/Abstracts for the Discipliana Roundtable at the American Academy of Religion

April 30, 2025
2025 Theme: The Past, Present, and Future of “Unity” in the Stone-Campbell Movement The Journal of Discipliana—an open-access, peer-reviewed journal published by the Disciples of…
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Board Member Spotlight: Joel Wurl 

April 30, 2025
In developing its Board of Trustees, the Disciples of Christ Historical Society has highlighted expertise in archival/preservation work as a growth area. To that end,…
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The Historical Society Participates in Founders Day Celebrations

April 30, 2025
Recent Founders Day celebrations at two colleges affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) highlighted the ongoing significance of early Disciples history. Chapman University…
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Collection Connections: Visiting Stone-Campbell Heritage Partners in California

April 29, 2025
As one Stone-Campbell collecting institution among many, the Disciples of Christ Historical Society seeks to build strong relationships with other repositories engaged in the work…
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Make Disciples history

Disciples History is living in today’s church pews and ministries. Help us capture and preserve that history by participating in the Disciples Oral History Project. Explore recorded oral histories and learn how to record and share oral histories from your congregation.

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A Brief History of the Stone-Campbell Movement

Step into the history of the Stone-Campbell Movement and its three main streams: the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, and Churches of Christ.

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Dive in to the history of the Stone-Campbell Movement! Access our digital collection of primary documents. Explore encyclopedia entries. Read scholarly articles. Learn how to share history with us.

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Journal of Discipliana

The Journal of Discipliana is an online only, open access, peer-reviewed journal for original scholarship that explores issues related to all aspects of thought and religious life and practice within the Stone-Campbell Movement.

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Disciples Wiki

Learn more about the History of the Stone-Campbell Movement and contribute to our growing library of Disciples figures, events, and institutions.

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From Century to Century: A Stone-Campbell Timeline

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What should your congregation or region be sharing with the Historical Society? Visit this page to learn more.

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Join us in preserving and sharing the history of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the broader Stone-Campbell Movement by becoming a member or making a charitable donation to the Disciples of Christ Historical Society. Your support enables us to study our church’s history critically—celebrating our past as well as telling its hard truths—allowing our history and its lessons to guide us into the future. Together, we can keep the rich stories of our history alive and make them accessible for generations to come.

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