Velda Sloan Oral History

Abstract

Oral history interview with Velda Sloan conducted by Sarah Heidrick in Salina, Kansas, on November 9, 2009. In this interview, Velda Sloan discusses her experiences attending Methodist and Presybterian churches in a variety of locations during the early years of her marriage. She discusses her personal beliefs and how they differ from the doctrine of the Methodist Church she currently attends. She discusses changes in the church service over time, and the organizational structure of her church. She discusses missions and outreach, social and children's programs offered by her church. She addresses controversial social issues such as suicide and the acceptance of homosexuality by the Methodist Church. She also discusses the process of choosing pastors in both the Methodist and Presbyterian churches. This interview was conducted for the Religion in Kansas course taught at the University of Kansas by Dr. Timothy Miller in the fall of 2009.