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HISTORY
The founding father of the National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc.; Elijah Hamilton, was a native of Augusta, Georgia. 

He moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he affiliated himself with the Bethel A.M.E. Church. As President of the Usher Board, he was a diligent member of the ushers' Brotherhood, campaigning vigorously to enlarge the ushers scope of operations.

In July 1910, Brother Hamilton issued a call to organize a National Group. Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia—responded and formulated plans for the organization of the National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc. 

Elijah Hamilton was elected President of the National body and served for one year. Ill health prevented him from continuing in his office and he was made Honorary President. 

The National United Church Ushers Association of America was organized to: 
1. Create better service and broaden the Christian, social and moral activities field. 
2. Foster more intimate and cordial relations among state unions. 
3. Break down interdenominational discrimination and prejudice. 
4. Insure a large fellowship among all ushers and others.
5. Become a source of inspiration for doing greater things in Christiandom. 
6. Unify ushering system. 
7. Educate ushers in Christian work.
8. Practice Golden Rule. 

From 1920 to 1940 William Davis of Washington, D.C., served this body faithfully as President. 
 
At the National Convention held in Dallas, Texas, in 1940, a dedicated church worker, Susie Gomes of Philadelphia, organized the Junior Department. 
 
The Dallas Convention chose Allen A. Griffith, Sr., of Washington, D.C. to succeed President Davis. In 1951, President

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