Thinking About Donating Historical Materials?
Individuals, congregations, and general and regional ministries often have historical records, photographs, and other materials they wish to donate to the Disciples of Christ Historical Society. We’re honored by your trust in us to preserve these materials and the story they tell.
We are currently in the process of updating our Collection Development Policy, a project that will ultimately help us be more intentional and strategic in curating a collection that tells the story of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in all its rich diversity and at every level of church life.
As part of this work, we are temporarily pausing the acceptance of congregational materials until September 2025. This short pause allows us to focus on the policy and align our collecting practices with it.
But we still want to hear from you!
We invite you to start a conversation with us by completing our Collection Materials Donation Inquiry Form. This helps us begin the important work of discerning with you what materials should come to us, what might be better housed elsewhere, and what can be responsibly let go.
We are eager to be your partners in preserving the history of your congregation or ministry. Thank you for walking with us as we do this work with greater care and purpose.