Churches urged to adapt as cities expand rural parishes
PARK RIDGE Ill Urbanization pressures rural churches ro to adapt or face extinction. A Together survey shows Methodists with 52 percent of members in towns under 10 000 and 34 of 38 789 congregations in towns under 2 500. The article outlines six cooperative ministry models including extended ministry enlarged charge ty rand parish merger and shared staffing to revitalize small congregations.
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Methodist Monthly Magazine For
Tyrand
Randolph County
W. Va
Manpower Crisis in Churches Highlights Clergy Shortage
United Press International notes that the number of congregations in the United States exceeds pastors by about 70 000, with many churches lacking full time ministers. Catholic parishes serve 1 600 souls per priest on average, while seminary enrollments remain flat and vocation drops persist.
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U. S
Bishop's Fund Drive Launched in Vermont
More than 9,500 Catholic parishioners across Vermont will be asked Sunday to support The Bishop's Fund for Charities and Development in a state wide appeal. The drive seeks broad participation and contributions from church members and friends.
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Burlington
Vermont
Bishop’s Fund For Charities and Development
Expansion Plans Advance At North Bennington Church
North Bennington report on plans for a rear church addition at St. John the Baptist to include a catechetical center social hall and expanded seating. Architect Erickson proposes brick facade with a one story addition and a partially finished basement to fit a $100000 budget with total heating update.
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North Bennington
St. John the Baptist Church
Walter L. Miller
Ernest L. Erickson
Rutland
Miller
Erickson
George E. Shea
William E. Dailey, Jr
Philip W. Roach
Morning Worship Services And Vacation Church School Notes
Morning worship schedules fill the day with sermons at 9 30 and 10 45 11 and 1 1 2 1 a m services. A MYF group heads to Barber's Pond for a picnic with a 12 30 start. family hot dishes or salads requested. Vacation Church School runs at White Chapel until Aug 13 guided by Pamela Prendergast and Kristina Branch with daily Bible programs and a closing program for parents.
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Youth Fellowship
First Methodist Church
White Chapel Road
Bennington
Russell Christie
Janice Burt
Steven McGaughey
Nancy Nelson
Charles N. Graham
Rosemary Christie
Gloria Hollister
Marshall Knapp
Ann Arnold
Susan White
Buckler
the Loveless Church
MYF
Barber’s Pond
White Chapel
Bennington County
White Chapel Vacation Bible School
Clark
Pastor Clarke
WBTN
God
Apostle Paul
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The
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Rowley
Corelli
Cook
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