Background
Abbott, Alvin Richard was born on May 12, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard Thomas and Lauretta Mary (Lieser) Abbott.
Abbott, Alvin Richard was born on May 12, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard Thomas and Lauretta Mary (Lieser) Abbott.
Student, Wright Junior College, Chicago, 1947-1948; Bachelor, Park College, 1952; diploma, McCormick Theological Seminary, 1957; Master of Divinity, McCormick Theological Seminary, 1974; D Ministry, McCormick Theological Seminary, 1980; postgraduate, Bethany Theological Seminary, 1973-1974.
Intern, then pastor, Green Valley (Illinois ) Church, 1954-1962;
pastor, Clinton (Illinois) Church, 1963-1968;
pastor, Westminster Church, Joliet, Illinois, since 1969. Moderator Blackhawk Presbytery, Oregon, Illinois, 1976, chairman county, 1978-1983. Member General Assembly Vocation Agency, 1977-1983, General Assembly Board of Pension, 1980-1983.
Active in camps, conference, youth work, communications recreation, administration. Member numerous county churches.
Chairman Joliet Renewal Task Force. Active Boy Scouts American, Mental Health and Drugs, American Red Cross, Young Men’s Christian Association, Parent-Teachers Association. Member Joliet Ecumenical Clergy Association (president since 1983), Alpha Phi Omega, Mu Sigma.
Married Donna Jean Bailey, December 16, 1956. Children: Alvin Richard, Bradley Roy, Chrystal Jean.