Preachers' books and vestry books are the record of the services held in the local church. They document the basic information about the church's various sermons and services.

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(Left) Preacher's Book from Grace Church, Warwick, Ontario 1947-1962

(Right) Preacher's Book from Trinity Church in Watford, Ontario 1924-1945

The books list the section of the Bible on which the sermon was based, names the preacher (including office and diocese), the number of people who attended the service, collection amounts, and occasionally includes short notations about the weather or other notable events which might have affected attendance figures. Preachers' books and vestry books essentially detail the same information.

(Left) Vestry Book from Christ Church Anglican, Glanworth, Ontario, 1930-1954

(Right) Vestry Book from Parkhill St. James 1956-1988