Welcome to Ulster Worldly, a blog about the history of Presbyterianism. Many of these stories come from my own family, many others come from my own denomination.

Tim Hopper
Raleigh, NC


A Baptism Homily

Joe B. Hopper's baptism homily for the baptism of his grandson in 1986.

Joe B. Hopper's baptism homily for the baptism of his grandson in 1986.   Read More

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Pyongyang Years

My grandfather's tale of his teenage years in Pyongyang.

My grandfather's tale of his teenage years in Pyongyang.   Read More

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Books I’m Looking For

In my research on Presbyterian history, I’ve come across these titles I’d like to read but cannot find available anywhere. If anyone knows of copies available, please leave a comment below.

Edward O. Guerrant: Apostle to the Southern Highlanders. McAllister, J G, and Grace O. G. Guerrant. Richmond: Richmond Press, 1950.

History of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church: Including a History of Ebenezer Academy and the Town of Ebenezer. Mendenhall, Samuel B. Rock Hill, S.C: Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, 1985.

The History of Presbyterianism in North Carolina. Rumple, Jethro. Richmond: Library of Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, 1966.

Thanks.

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