Guide to the Dennis R. Fletcher Collection
Prepared by L. Dale Patterson, Archivist and William Miller, Student Assistant.
United Methodist Archives and History Center
General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodist Church
(Published for the African American Methodist Heritage Center)
04/16/2010
Overview of Collection
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| Record Creator: |
Fletcher, Dennis R. |
| Title: |
The Rev. Dennis R. Fletcher Papers |
| Title: |
Fletcher Papers |
| Date Span: |
1934 - 1979 |
| Abstract: |
Dennis R. Fletcher was a United Methodist minister. His ministry began in 1934 in the former Delaware Annual Conference, with
more than six years devoted to the active local pastorate. Fletcher's connectional services spanned the global church as he
worked for 27 years with the Board of Missions, Section of Church Extension and 3.5 years as the Executive Director of Gulfiside
United Methodist Assembly in Mississippi. Fletcher was a forerunner in the number of African Americans holding posts at the
general level of the church. He helped lay the groundwork for the dismantling of the Central Jurisdiction and creation of
a more inclusive church. His papers include sermons, photographs and biographical information.
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| Extent: |
1.25 cubic feet |
| Resource ID: |
aamh.ms.5126 |
Biographical Note
Dennis R. Fletcher (1909-2001), United Methodist minister, was born on April 29, 1909 in Withams, Virginia. He was one of
seven children bon to Levi and Clarissa Tunnell fletcher. His early education came within the public schools of Jenkins Bridge,
Virginia and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fletcher was awarded a bachelors degree from Lincoln University (Pennsylvania).
He also completed special studies at the Boston School of Theology and Garrett School of Theology, Rust College awarded him
the Doctor of Divinity degree.
Fletcher was known as a strong religious leader in the local church and church-wide community. His ministry began in 1934
in the former Delaware Annual Conference, with more than six years devoted to the active local pastorate. His assignments
included Spring Lake, New Jersey (student appointment), Centerville Circuit, Maryland (1 year). In addition to this time
served in the Delaware Conference, he was pastor of Peniel and Bethsaida, Philadelpha (9 years), and St. Mark in Montclair,
New Jersey (5 years), the church from which he retired at the Northern New Jersey Cconference i 1979. Even into retirement
he provided leadership as interim pastor of Galilee (15 months), and Trinity (8 months) in New Jersey. Fletcher's connectional
services spanned the global church as he worked for 27 years with the Board of Missions, Section of Church Extension and 3.5
years as the Executive Director of Gulfiside United Methodist Assembly in Mississippi.
Fletcher was a forerunner in the number of African Americans holding posts at the general level of the church. As a member
of the Inter-Jurisdictional Committee, Commission on Religion and Race, and teh Board of Laity he provided leadership. He
helped lay the groundwork for the dismantling of the Central Jurisdiction and creation of a more inclusive church. Up until
his death, Fletcher spent time involved church ministry and community activities as is evident through his membership with
the NAACP, Black Methodists for Church Renewal, and Black United Fund of New Jersey.
Scope Note
Material contains sermons, photographs, artifacts and biograhical information. The sermons are undated and comprise the majority
of the papers. The photographs are local church and community related.
Arrangement
Materials have been arranged in the following manner.
Sermons
Photographs
Artifacts
Biographical
Preferred Citation
When citing material from this collection please use the following format: Direct reference to the item or its file folder,
the Rev. Dennis R. Fletcher Papers, United Methodist Church Archives - GCAH, Madison, New Jersey. Do not make use of the items
call number as that is not a stable descriptor.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Restrictions on Use
Detailed use restrictions relating to our collections can be requested from the office of the archivist at the General Commission
on Archives and History. Photocopying is handled by the staff and may be limited in certain instances. Before using any material
for publication from this collection a formal request for permission to publish is expected and required.
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Index Terms
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Genre |
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Sermons |
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Photographs |
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Subject Topics |
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African American Methodists |
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Ministry |
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Minorities |
Series: Sermons
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
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1
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Like as a Father: Psalms 103:13 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
2
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Untitled: Isaiah 9:7 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
3
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Make Room: Isaiah 40:3 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
4
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Untitled: Ezekiel 37:1-14 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
5
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Love Your Enemies: Matthew 5-7 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
6
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Blessed are the Peacemakers: Matthew 5:9 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
7
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Untitled: Matthew 5:13 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
8
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Be ye Perfect as your Father in Heaven is perfect: Matthew 5:48 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
9
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Be ye Perfect as your Father in Heaven is perfect: Matthew 5:48 (Continuation) |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
10
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Our Father which art in Heaven: Matthew 6:9 |
Undated |
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11
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Hallowed be thy name: Matthew 6:9 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
12
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Thy kindgom come: Matthew 6:10 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
13
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Give us this day our daily bread: Matthew 6:11 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
14
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Lead Us not into temptation: Matthew 6:13 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
15
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Untitled: Matthew 6:19, 20 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
16
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Ask, Seek, Knock: Matthew 7 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
17
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The way it is: Matthew 7: 24-29 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
18
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Behold your King: Matthew 21:5 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
19
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Love Thyself: Matthew 22:39 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
20
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The New Covenant: Matthew 26:28 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
21
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He is risen: Matthew |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
22
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Untitled: Mark 3:6 |
Undated |
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23
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I believe; help thou my unbelief: Mark 9:14-29 |
Undated |
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24
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Have faith in God: Mark 11:22 |
Undated |
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25
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Untitled: Mark 14:70 |
Undated |
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26
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They all returned: Luke 2:20 |
Undated |
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27
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Untitled: Luke 2:52 |
Undated |
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28
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Called by God to go and do the things I say: Luke 6:46 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
29
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Untitled: Luke 13:6-9 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
30
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The Prodigal Sons: Luke 15 |
Undated |
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31
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Redemption and Reconciliation: Luke 15:11-32 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
32
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The Elder Brother: Luke 15:25-32 |
Undated |
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33
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An invitation: John 1:43 |
Undated |
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34
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The necessity of a new birth: John 3:7 |
Undated |
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35
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He must increase, I must decrease: John 3:30 |
Undated |
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36
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Believe in God, believe also in me: John 14:1 |
Undated |
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37
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Ye are the branches: John 15 |
Undated |
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38
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Ye are my friends: John 15:12 |
Undated |
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39
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It is finished: John 19:30 |
Undated |
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40
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And they continued devotedly in prayer: Acts 1:14 |
Undated |
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41
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Untitled: Acts 2:1 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
42
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Untitled: Phillipians 3:12 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
43
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Master Self: 1 Corinthians 9:25-27 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
44
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The power of resurrection: 1 Corinthians 15:18 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
45
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A Cloud of Witnesses: Hebrews 11:1 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
46
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The Son of God has come: 1 John 5:20 |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
47
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Cardinal Wolsley's Farewell: |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
48
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Follow Me: |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
49
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One Desire: |
Undated |
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50
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The Crises of Death: |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
51
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The Crises of Death (2): |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
52
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The Prophet Speaks: |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
53
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Untitled: Psalms |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
54
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Methodism, Slavery, and the Negro: Lecture Notes |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
55
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Policy of Methodist Church with Negroes: Lecture Notes |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
56
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Tribute to the Four Chaplains of the military on God and Country observance: Address |
Undated |
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57
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Sermon, Lecture, Bible Study Fragments |
Undated |
Series: Photographs
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 2411-3-1:
58
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Church, Personal, and Civic Photos |
Undated |
Series: Artifacts
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 2411-3-2:
1
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General Assembly Resolution (NAACP Honor) |
2000-2000 |
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2
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Senate Resolution (NAACP Honor) |
2000-2000 |
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3
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Copies of Government Resolutions (NAACP Honor) |
2000-2000 |
| 2411-3-3:
1
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Gulfside Assembly Trustee Appreciation Plaque |
1983-1983 |
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2
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Morristown College Trustee Appreciation Plaque |
1983-1983 |
| 2411-3-3:
3
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Gulfside Assembly Distinguished Service Appreciation Plaque |
1983-1983 |
| 2411-3-4:
1
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United Methodist Homes of NJ Trustee Appreciation Plaque |
1985-1985 |
| 2411-3-4:
2
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Church of God in Christ 50th Year Jubuilee Plaque |
1985-1985 |
| 2411-3-1:
59
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Certificates |
Undated |
| 2411-3-1:
61
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The Lion - Yearbook
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Undated |
Series: Biographical
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 2411-3-1:
60
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Biographical Materials |
Undated |
