Office of the Mayor

Proclamation

Lawrence, Kansas

WHEREAS: The Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church, 847 Ohio Street, was established in 1863 by the New England Immigrant Aid Society, under the direction of Father Bateman, as Secondary Missionary Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS: Whereas prior to being named Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church, the church was known as the Warren Street Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS: In addition to its work in establishing Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church, the New England Immigrant Aid Society had a goal to help establish a new community, now known as the City of Lawrence, that would be instrumental in voting to make Kansas a “free state”; and

WHEREAS: 150 years later, Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church and the members of its congregation continue to be actively engaged in ministry aimed at serving Lawrence and surrounding communities by contributing to the spiritual, cultural, and financial growth of residents in the area; and

WHEREAS: March 11 – 17, 2013, Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 150^th anniversary and the significance of its rich history over the years to the Lawrence community, including the “free state” movement;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert J. Schumm, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim March 10 – 17, 2013 be

Ninth Street missionary baptist church

CELEBRATE 150

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WEEK