Some Churches Begin Trend Away From Edifice Complex
The article notes U S churches own about 102 billion in land and buildings per a study by Larson and Lowell. It argues that early Christians met in homes and fields while modern churches pursue large buildings, urging a shift to mission over structure. It highlights Lombard Illinois Community of Christ the Servant using a renovated barn and calls for churches to consider building as a last resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United State
Martin A. Larson
C. Stanley Lowell
Board of American Missions
Lutheran Church In America
Houser
Lombard
Ill
Chicago
Community of Christ the Servant
New York
Washington
Los Angeles
Bennington Area Church Schedule and Sermons
A compilation of Sunday services and midweek gatherings across Bennington area churches. Details include 11 a.m. worship with sermons on Truth from St James Arlington and St John’s Chapel Manchester, Holy Communion times, morning prayers, piano recital, church fairs, and meetings such as Weight Watchers in Colgate Hall. Churches listed include St James Arlington St John’s Manchester and Dorset East Rupert United Church East Arlington West Arlington Federated East Arlington and local Quaker meeting. Several pastors named include Rev Edward B Geyer Jr and Rev Hal C Miller. Prof Glenn A Koch is guest speaker at First Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Glenn A. Koch
Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Colgate Hall
Manchester Center
Jesse Corum
Dorset
Johnston McKay Jr
St. Giles
Edinburgh
Scotland
Kevin Lewis
Paul Wilcox
Gluck
Handel
Judy Cone
The
Southwest Association of the
Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ
Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
Banner Publishing Corporation
United Press International
UPI
Vermont
U.S
Common People Aid New Bible Translation Effort
The New York Bible Society sponsors a nationwide drive inviting lay readers to critique a new modern translation of the Bible. More than 1,000 copies of John’s Gospel were circulated to households and professionals, yielding over 2,500 suggested changes, with 400 adopted to clarify language and keep meanings accessible to 20th century readers. Dr. Edwin H. Palmer notes lay input made translations livelier and more precise, while a later test will measure readership levels and widen involvement across the United States and Canada. Meanwhile church notices follow for local congregations and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Bible Society
Edwin H. Palmer
Official
Committee On
Dr. Palmer
John
Thas
Palmer
United States
Canada
Manchester Church Plans Barbecue and Summer Sale
The First Congregational Church in Manchester hosts a chicken barbecue on Saturday Aug 9 with 5 30 and 6 30 p m seatings on the Village Green weather permitting A summer sale from 11 a m to 7 30 p m on the same day offers white elephant items jewelry knitted goods wares books and games Proceeds go to mission work Call cochairmen for pickup details The reception for Roy Barstow and family follows worship and marks 17 years of service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
First Congregational Church
Missions Committee of the Church
United Women’s Group
Kurt Ax
Milton Rockwell
Zion Church Hosts Fourth Summer Fair
Zion Parish women sponsor the fourth annual Zion Church Summer Fair on Wednesday July 30 starting at 10 a.m. under a blue parachute on the Parish House lawn. Activities include pony rides, garden produce tables, home cookery, baked goods, handmade aprons, India handcrafts, a lemonade stand, and a Whiting India Guilds display. Co chairs are Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Smith Jr. Invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Zion Church
St. Margaret’s Guild
India
Whiting India Guilds, Inc
Church Women of
Zion Parish
David Robertson
Manchester Center
Charles S. Smith Jr
Dorset
Smart Elected Chairman of Ecumenical Council
Bruce Smart representing the First Congregational Church was elected chairman of the Manchester Ecumenical Council at its annual meeting on Monday night July 21. The vice chairman is Donald MacRubbin, with Mrs. Walter Hayes as secretary and Justin Mueller as treasurer. The council reviewed committee reports including the Interfaith Vacation Bible School and a book donation project for the Pontifical Mission Library in Jerusalem, seeking further financial aid. Youth delegates were tasked with planning Youth Week in October, and the retiring chairman Joseph Huse delivered the year’s summary at the First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Bruce Smart
First Congregational Church
Donald MacRubbin
The
Zion Episcopal Church
Walter Hayes
Justin Mueller
Israel Congregation
Jerome J. Hevey Jr
Pontifical Mission Library
Jerusalem
First Baptist Church
Joseph Huse
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Donald L. Houser
First Church OF Christ Scientist
ST. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Edward B. Geyer Jr
St, James Episcopal Church
Arlington
ST. John’s Chapel
Society OF Friends
Quakers
Od Bennington
United Church
Dorset - East Rupert
Hal C. Miller
Methodist Church
West Arlington
John E. Geer
Federated Church East
Jesus
Congregational Church
North Pownal
Earle Hewitt
Community Church
Pownal Center
Elwin M. Ellis
First Church OF God
W. Earle Forman
OLD Stone Church
Independent Baptist
North Bennington
Wilmington
Henry A. Peck
Our Lady OF Fatima
Baptist Church
George C. Mills
Pownal
East Dorset
Lester Tufts
Missionary Alliance Church
Richard Lenehan
Lenehan
First United Methodist Church
Shaftsbury
God
Mendelssohn
Simone Weil
Dailey
Battlefield Park
Walloomsac
N.Y
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints
Masonic Temple
ST. John the Baptist Catholi Church
Faith Bible Baptist Church
Woodford Hollow
Kenneth Schwebel
Church OF Christ
Jerry Moffitt
FIRST
Old Bennington
Arvel M. Steece
Arthur Murphy
ST. Mary’s IN the Mountains
Russell Gale
Church of God
Bobby Richardson
Vonda
Publi
Second Congregational Church
Hillside St
Eben Chapman
Main Street
Thomas Steffen
Kingdom Hall
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Watch Tower
Congregational Bible Study
Sandgate
ST. Francis DE Sales Catholic Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Munity
Roy Barstow
Bonnie
Laurie
Barstows
Carl Kentsch
Francis Coburn
Don Otis
Erwin S. Jennings
Bernice Wilcox
Clifford Harwood
Floyd Eastman
Barstow
Southern Vermont Art Center
Berkshire Boy Choir
Walter Rigney
Leo Gould
Johnston McKay
First Congregational
Glasgow
McKay
Church of Scotland
University of Glasgow
St. John’s College
Cambridge
McKays
B. G. Lewis
Atas
Dwar
Teammort
Hanson Walbridge
Roger Sherman
DIAL
Philco
PIC N’ Pac Stores
Vichals
Lady Pepperell
Smart
Ecumenical Council
SWIFT
Walker
Aes
IDL
Bradford House
Amer Nind
MON. Plaza
Bri
Era Bankamericard
Worthmore Eichaudt
Worthmore
Jas
Richard To Worthmore
Vermont National Way