Bishop Nelson Addresses Diocese on church life and ends
In his address Bishop Nelson argues printing a pastoral letter offers little gain, stresses aftercare of confirmations, and urges church reform through non socialist means. He praises church improvements, calls for a buildings committee, missions, and stronger parish cooperation. He advocates a Permanent Fund for the Episcopate and a funded plan of endowment to support bishops and clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Committee On Buildings and Grounds
Rome
Columbus
Christchurch
Macon
Madison
Percy C. Webber
D. D
Webler
Proposed School for Girls in Georgia Diocese Campaign
A Diocese of Georgia leader urges clergy and laymen to support a Church schooling project, citing Montpelier Institute’s legacy and past endowments. He outlines a bid to raise 75,000 for Nelson Hall through donations, scholarships, and bonds, stressing no credal tests and a church-centered mission. He notes extensive prior fundraising for Elliott Hall, LaGrange settlement work, and church properties. The piece previews broader church concerns at the General Convention and upcoming sociological questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel
Athens
All Saints
Atlanta
the Incarnation
Christs Church
Macon
Trinity
Columbus
St. Peter's
Rome
St. James
Barnesville
Gainesville
Kingston
Newnan
Manchester
Roubhaven
LaGrange
Fort Valley
Talbotton
Georgia
Montpelier Institute
Elliott
Nelson Hall
Athanasus
Grunswick
Elliott Hall
Cedartown
S. Paul's Church
General Convention
Catholic Church
United States
Mission of the Church and guiding representative duties
The text urges ethical values demanding steadiness and discrimination from church leaders. It emphasizes the Church’s mission to fulfill a divine command by uniting forces across parochial, diocesan, and general levels to conquer spiritual strongholds and extend reach to the heathen, with strong emphasis on sacrifice and unselfish service.
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Wingfield
the Shop of Quality
Athens Ice Company
John L. Arnold
Jackson St
Athens, Ga
Linton Spring Water CO
Linton Spring
Orr’s School
S. P. Orr
Georgia National Bank
John J. Wilkins
W. P. Brooks
Cashier Eston
Eppi
Thos
P. Vincent
J. C. Chandler
Bishop Nelson
Atlantic Ice & Coal Corporation
Athens Ice & Coal CO
Grove
Arthur Flatau
Barber St
Athens Engineering CO
Clayton Street
C.oGaRy
Georgia Railroad
B. R. Bloodworth
C. Hellner
Augusta
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