New book on history of Troy Conference to be released
2/17/2010
By Karen Staulters
The Troy Conference Commission on Archives and History, looking ahead to the June 30 dissolution of Troy Conference, has arranged for the publication of book, The Enduring Flame, to record the last decades of conference history. The book also includes a history of the camping program of the conference, from the camp meeting days to the present. The book looks at denominational life in upper Northeastern New York and Vermont.
Written by the Rev. Ralph Marino, a retired Troy Conference pastor, has focused on the major decisions that had been made by the conference and explores the ways the conference has responded to major forces in society during the last few decades. The book emphasizes not only what happened but also, using reflections from people involved, what the actions meant on a personal level..
The editorial team includes his wife, Jacqueline Marino, Copy Editor, who has extensive writing and editing experience, and Rev. William Pattison, Photography Editor, who brings a keen eye for illustrative visual material and who, like the author, was present for conference actions and activity through the years. Additional materials have been prepared by Karen Staulters, Conference Archivist.
Topics covered include highlights of conference history from 1760-1982, efforts to combat racism, the reconciling conference movement, worship at annual conference, the Walk to Emmaus, urban ministries, the impact of technology and final transitions. The camping materials focus on transitions from camp meeting days to summer camps for youth and the modern camps and include an extensive chapter of personal reminiscences.
Publication is scheduled for early May, so the book will be available for the Annual Meeting of the Jurisdictional Commission on Archives and History in Barre, Vt., May 11 through 13, at the clergy and closing sessions of Troy Conference in Saratoga and Glens Falls, May 21 and 22 and at the Uniting Session of Upper New York Conference, Syracuse, June 19. The special pre-publication price is $15 plus shipping of $3.
To order your copy, send a check made payable to: Troy Annual Conference.
Send to:
Karen Staulters, Archivist
Troy Annual Conference
396 Louden Rd.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
