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Trustees of the United Soceity at Union Village public statement
No full textIn this statement, published in the Western Star, the acting trustees of the Shaker settlement at Union Village announce that they will no longer be opening their worship services to the public. This decision came in the wake of an increased interest in the Shakers and their practices from outsiders.
This item is part of the United Society of Believers (Shakers) papers. The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as Shakers, is an breakaway Christian sect founded in England around 1747. The first American Shaker community was founded at Watervliet, New York in 1774. Among Shaker beliefs are a focus on ecstatic worship, communal living, celibacy, pacifism, and equality of the sexes. The Shakers reached the height of their popularity in the mid-19th century. Shaker communities in Ohio were Watervliet, Union, North Union, and White Water
'Kindness' poem
No full textA Shaker poem on the topic of kindness.
This item is part of the United Society of Believers (Shakers) papers. The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as Shakers, is an breakaway Christian sect founded in England around 1747. The first American Shaker community was founded at Watervliet, New York in 1774. Among Shaker beliefs are a focus on ecstatic worship, communal living, celibacy, pacifism, and equality of the sexes. The Shakers reached the height of their popularity in the mid-19th century. Shaker communities in Ohio were Watervliet, Union, North Union, and White Water
Ministry of Harvard and Shirley letter, October 7, 1889
No full textA copy of a letter from the Shaker ministries at Shirely Village and Harvard, Massachusetts respoinding to an inquiry about whether an organ should be used as musical accompianment during Shaker workshop.
This item is part of the United Society of Believers (Shakers) papers. The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as Shakers, is an breakaway Christian sect founded in England around 1747. The first American Shaker community was founded at Watervliet, New York in 1774. Among Shaker beliefs are a focus on ecstatic worship, communal living, celibacy, pacifism, and equality of the sexes. The Shakers reached the height of their popularity in the mid-19th century. Shaker communities in Ohio were Watervliet, Union, North Union, and White Water
Rules for visitors notice
No full textA notice announcing the strict rules for vistors to a Shaker settlement. The rules appear to be in response to an increase in visitors to the settlement.
This item is part of the United Society of Believers (Shakers) papers. The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as Shakers, is an breakaway Christian sect founded in England around 1747. The first American Shaker community was founded at Watervliet, New York in 1774. Among Shaker beliefs are a focus on ecstatic worship, communal living, celibacy, pacifism, and equality of the sexes. The Shakers reached the height of their popularity in the mid-19th century. Shaker communities in Ohio were Watervliet, Union, North Union, and White Water
Shaker elders and leaders letter to Abraham Lincoln and William H. Seward
No full textA copy of a letter from the elders and leaders of the Shakers to President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of State William H. Seward objecting to a military draft that includes members of their religion. As they were pacifists, the Shakers did not believe it was acceptable to hurt or kill others, even in times of war. In the end, Shakers were allowed to be exampt from the military draft as conscientious objectors.
This item is part of the United Society of Believers (Shakers) papers. The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as Shakers, is an breakaway Christian sect founded in England around 1747. The first American Shaker community was founded at Watervliet, New York in 1774. Among Shaker beliefs are a focus on ecstatic worship, communal living, celibacy, pacifism, and equality of the sexes. The Shakers reached the height of their popularity in the mid-19th century. Shaker communities in Ohio were Watervliet, Union, North Union, and White Water
Mount Lebanon Ministry letter, November 29, 1889
No full textA letter from the Shaker Ministry at Mount Lebanon, New York to the "Ministry of the West" in reply to a number of letters regarding the use of musical instruments, specifically an organ, in Shaker worship.
This item is part of the United Society of Believers (Shakers) papers. The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as Shakers, is an breakaway Christian sect founded in England around 1747. The first American Shaker community was founded at Watervliet, New York in 1774. Among Shaker beliefs are a focus on ecstatic worship, communal living, celibacy, pacifism, and equality of the sexes. The Shakers reached the height of their popularity in the mid-19th century. Shaker communities in Ohio were Watervliet, Union, North Union, and White Water
'North Union Poems' booklet
No full textA booklet of religious poems compiled by the Shaker community at North Union, Ohio. The poems appear to have been written by various authors, some of whom may have been members of different Shaker communities. It appears that at least some of the poems were meant to be set to music.
This item is part of the United Society of Believers (Shakers) papers. The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as Shakers, is an breakaway Christian sect founded in England around 1747. The first American Shaker community was founded at Watervliet, New York in 1774. Among Shaker beliefs are a focus on ecstatic worship, communal living, celibacy, pacifism, and equality of the sexes. The Shakers reached the height of their popularity in the mid-19th century. Shaker communities in Ohio were Watervliet, Union, North Union, and White Water
Sonyea Elders letter to Mount Lebanon Ministry, October 30, 1889
No full textA copy of a letter from the Elders of the Shaker community at Sonyea, New York to the Shaker Ministry at Mount Lebanon, New York regarding the use of instrumental music in Shaker worship services.
This item is part of the United Society of Believers (Shakers) papers. The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as Shakers, is an breakaway Christian sect founded in England around 1747. The first American Shaker community was founded at Watervliet, New York in 1774. Among Shaker beliefs are a focus on ecstatic worship, communal living, celibacy, pacifism, and equality of the sexes. The Shakers reached the height of their popularity in the mid-19th century. Shaker communities in Ohio were Watervliet, Union, North Union, and White Water
Ministry of Alfred statement on instrumental music during Shaker worship
No full textA copy of a statement from the Shaker Ministry of Alfred, Maine to the Ministry of Mount Lebanon, New York outlining their objections to the use of musical instruments during Shaker worship.
This item is part of the United Society of Believers (Shakers) papers. The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as Shakers, is an breakaway Christian sect founded in England around 1747. The first American Shaker community was founded at Watervliet, New York in 1774. Among Shaker beliefs are a focus on ecstatic worship, communal living, celibacy, pacifism, and equality of the sexes. The Shakers reached the height of their popularity in the mid-19th century. Shaker communities in Ohio were Watervliet, Union, North Union, and White Water
Mount Lebanon Ministry letter, November 29, 1889
No full textA letter from the Shaker Ministry at Mount Lebanon, New York to the "Ministry of the West" in reply to a number of letters regarding the use of musical instruments, specifically an organ, in Shaker worship.
This item is part of the United Society of Believers (Shakers) papers. The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as Shakers, is an breakaway Christian sect founded in England around 1747. The first American Shaker community was founded at Watervliet, New York in 1774. Among Shaker beliefs are a focus on ecstatic worship, communal living, celibacy, pacifism, and equality of the sexes. The Shakers reached the height of their popularity in the mid-19th century. Shaker communities in Ohio were Watervliet, Union, North Union, and White Water
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