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Submissions now being accepted for new upcoming book, Czech Churches

Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) has placed itself on the cutting edge of publishing books which will currently, and for future generations, be a key source of information for family research. A book such as Czech Churches will fill these expectations.

We often hear of the decline in our heroes, those who so bravely served our country in World War II. These precious Veterans know what we will never know if it is not recorded now. Thankfully, TCGS has marched forward in doing so with our Czechs In Uniform books, Volumes I, II, and III. Have you ever thought about our generation being the last to possibly have excess to key information on the early Czech churches - those churches our grandparents, great-grandparents, and great-great-grandparents founded? How many times have we learned “those records were lost a number of years ago”; or, “we have no idea where a copy of the information you are seeking can be found”. It may be a copy of your own birth, confirmation. or wedding certificate(s) . . . or those of your parents or grandparents - copies you believed you would always be able to readily put your fingers on.

Perhaps your ancestors were instrumental in founding a church, some of the earliest members, or might have been the ones who donated the property on which the church was built.

It is our desire to document as much information on the early Czech churches as possible - both Protestant and Catholic. In an article, information could possibly include:

1. History of the Church

How and when did the church begin? Is there any special documentation concerning the church property and/or the building itself? To be able to publish a copy of the original deed would be extra special.

2. Early Photos

All photos are welcome, especially early photos of the church building, ministers and members. Photos of special events or celebrations associated with the church, including weddings, baptisms, confirmations, youth groups, special guest ministers, etc. Photos of any special architectural design(s), both inside and out. Photos of the church as it may have changed throughout the years because of building enlargements, repairs, etc.

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Website: txczgs.org Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs.” For membership: Marie Dulak 979-589-1903 3. Bible or Prayer Book Notations, especially from years past.

It was almost a norm for family information to be recorded in family Bibles or prayer books - not only family but information on friends and church members alike.

4. Cemetery

Is there a church cemetery, adjacent or otherwise? What is the name of it and its history? Perhaps a photo of the earlier tombstone? Is there a particular tombstone which draws a special interest? Is there a special feature? How did it come into being? Who was responsible?

5. Church School

Is there presently, or has there perhaps in the past, been a school associated with the church? Photos of classes, teachers, buildings, perhaps a report card or copy of a subject book are all possibilities to be considered as submissions.

6. Maybe your ancestors were not members at the founding of the church but were members in the 1930s, 40s, 50s, etc., and you can supply additional information and/or photos.

Combining your information with other submissions, the book will become a more useful source of information while documenting in a unique way.

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7. Perhaps the church was not 100 percent Czech, but a large portion of the congregation was Czech.

Because it was (is) a church where Czechs worshipped the Lord, we are interested in documenting.

Submission Guidelines for the TCGS Czech Churches Book Include:

1. You may submit as many articles and photos as you wish. Each can be of any length, but please submit each individual church on a separate CD, DVD, flash drive, and they must be accompanied by a printed copy of the article submitted. Submissions can also be submitted via email. See the contact and email information below.

2. If you do not have access to a computer, a typewritten hard copy will be accepted. We are sorry, but we cannot accept handwritten articles. Handwritten exceptions include notations by ministers, minister records, Bible or prayer book notations, etc.

3. Articles should be typed using number 12 Times New Roman Font and be single-spaced with double-spacing between paragraphs. Margins should be set at one inch.

4. Please be aware that submitted photos will be published in black and white. Photos should be of good quality. Please do not send original photos as the photos will not be returned. Quality copies can be made at Walmart, Walgreens, or CVS pharmacies.

5. We realize it may be impossible to identify those shown on early photos. If, however, those shown can be identified, please write the names of, and location on photo, on the back as they are viewed from the front. Please also list your name, address, phone number and email in the event we need to contact you.

6. It is best not to submit an article laid out in a particular manner as this, as a rule, does not comply with the book layout. Please do not embed photos in the article.

7. Because of the number of printers involved, some do not recognize the Czech diacritical markings and will change the letters, resulting in possible incorrect spellings, especially with names. Please do not use the Czech diacritical markings.

8. The Texas Czech Genealogical Society reserves the right to make minor corrections only, i.e. grammatical or sentence structure. TCGS will not write articles. If the book committee has any questions regarding the content, contact will be made with the article author.

Submission Deadline: April 9, 2022

Projected Availability Date:

January 28, 2023

Send Articles and Photos to:

Charlene Hurta, 1231 CR 201A, Angleton, Texas 77515. Email to: cmhurta@earthlink.net. For more information, call 979-848-6517. Submitted by, Charlene Hurta —SPJST—

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