George W. Webber (minister)
George William Webber | |
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Title | Reverend |
Personal | |
Born | May 2, 1920 Protestant |
Nationality | American |
Sect | United Church of Christ |
Notable work(s) | God's Colony in Man's World Congregation in Mission Today's Church |
George William Webber (May 2, 1920 – July 10, 2010) was an American
Early life and education
Webber was born on May 2, 1920, in
Career
In 1948, together with two graduates of Union Theological Seminary he established the East Harlem Protestant Parish, with the goal of leading social change at the local level and serving the needy. This first church led to the formation of additional storefront churches. While many Protestants were moving to the suburbs, Webber moved his family to a
In 1974,
Later life
Webber created a theological training program at
Death
Webber died at age 90 on July 10, 2010, at his home in Maplewood, New Jersey as a result of complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was survived by his wife, the former Helen Barton, as well as by two daughters, three sons, 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.[2]
Books published
He was the author of three books about his ministry:[2]
- Webber, George W (July 2009). God's Colony in Man's World: Christian Love in Action (2009 ed.). Kessinger Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-104-84077-8.- Total pages: 158
- Webber, George W (1979). Today's church: a community of exiles and pilgrims (1979 ed.). Abingdon. ISBN 978-0-687-42320-0.- Total pages: 160
- Webber, George W (2001). The congregation in mission: emerging structures for the church in an urban society (1964 ed.). Abingdon Press. ISBN 978-2-280-03453-1.- Total pages: 208
- Webber, George W (1990). Led by the Spirit: the story of New York Theological Seminary (1990 ed.). Pilgrim Press. ISBN 978-0-8298-0850-6.- Total pages: 208
References
- ^ a b c Staff. "The Passing of Dr. George W. Webber, July 10, 2010" Archived July 19, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, New York Theological Seminary. Accessed July 13, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f Martin, Douglas. "George W. Webber, Social Activist Minister, Dies at 90", The New York Times, July 12, 2010. Accessed July 13, 2010.
- ^ a b Dugan, George. "Old-Line Seminary Picks Liberal; New President Sees Need for 'Radical Experimentation' Choice Was Opposed by Predecessor, a Conservative", The New York Times, March 10, 1969. Accessed July 13, 2010.
- ^ Staff. "State Dept. Voices Its Full Confidence In Envoy to Saigon", The New York Times, April 17, 1974. Accessed July 13, 2010.
- ^ Goldman, Ari L. "Religion Notes", The New York Times, June 19, 1993. Accessed July 13, 2010.