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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1975
Page
3
Area churches list weekly worship times sermons and services across Bennington Manchester and surrounding towns with offerings for children Bible study choir rehearsals and special events including baptisms confirmations and rummage sales led by pastors and guest speakers such as Rev. Raleigh H. Dutton and Rev. John C. Morris among others.
Mt Anthony Union High School teacher Greg Scotten will address the Unitarian Fellowship this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the McCullough Library, North Bennington, with three students Ann Faris Jim Peebles and Aula Evans. The topic is How Bennington youths use the economics of today's world and includes a discussion with local officials. Coffee and discussion follow. public urged to attend.
Doris Kinsley Rickert Vermont Teacher of the Year 1974 will speak at the Interfaith Dessert sponsored by Church Women United. The event occurs at 7 p.m. Monday April 14 in Colgate Hall First Baptist Church with tickets in demand.
UPI reports a two day interfaith gathering at Graymoor Ecumenical Institute in Garrison New York explored abortion as a civil law issue. Key speakers included Rev Charles Curran and Msgr James McHugh who stressed conscience rights and the limits of religious doctrine in law while noting lasting Protestant Catholic frictions.
United Press International reports rising pressure within the United Methodist Church as homosexuals seek ministry and inclusion. Youth Council calls for nonbar to ministry while older factions fear ordination would shift church doctrine. The church maintains social principles condemning homosexuality yet affirms equal human worth and civil rights, with ongoing study urged by the Division of Ordained Ministry. Good News movement resists ordination and employment of homosexuals, warning of a broader cultural impact.
The Vermont State Fellowship of Women United Church of Christ and the Troy Conference United Methodist Church sponsor two retreats and a Pastors School. The Troy School runs April 14–15 at Our Lady of Angels Seminary Glenmont with Rev. Dr. Richard Thorenburg as lecturer. Registration ends April 10 with a $15 fee. The Vermont Evangelism division hosts two retreats April 11–12 and April 16–17 led by Rev. Philip S. Hall and Rev. Carlyle Smith respectively. Advance registration via Rose Elaine Schoonmaker by April 5 and April 9.
The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church Shaftsbury will meet on Tuesday April 8 at 7 30 p m in the church. Vice president Mrs Angus MacDonald will present the program. Hostesses are Mrs Carl Farnham and Mrs Grace Mitchell and all women are invited.
The Church World Service truck will pick up used clothing collected by Bennington churches. Overseas requests have doubled while depots’ supplies fell 40 percent. Urgent needs include men’s women’s and children’s clothing. Donors may give $3 for a blanket or assemble health kits and sewing kits. Pack in medium cartons and attach donor name and kit count. Weigh and pay 10 cents per pound. Date: Friday April 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church Main Street. Call Mrs. Harold Riemann at 442-6846 for details.
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