Protestantism Faces Uneasy Task In Modernization Debate
The article surveys a theological split as Protestant leaders debate modernizing core Christian concepts. Theologians Buttmann Tillich Robinson and Pike favor restating the gospel for contemporary audiences, while Bishop Hines warns against diluting God’s revealed truth. Discussions center on retaining kernel beliefs, the status of miracles, and shifting toward impersonal language like Tillichs Ground of Being.
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United Press International
Ruedolf Buttmann
Germany
Paul Tillich
United States
John A. T. Robinson
Episcopal
James A. Pike
California
Robinson
Pike
Episcopal Church
John E. Hines
Washington Cathedral
Bultmann - Tillich - Robinson-Pike
Ree
Williams Offers Four Part Course On Christian Unity
Williams College scholars and local clergy lead a four part course on church reform and Christian unity at First Congregational Church from March 15 to April 5. Dr Francis C. Oakley and Rev John H Westerhoff III present sessions from 8 to 9 30 pm with a $1 registration fee for non students.
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Williamstown
Mays
Church Reformation and Christian Unity
Williamstown Associated Ministry
Francis C. Oakley
Williams College
John H. Westerhoff III
First Congregational Church
Stuents
Betteson
Methodist Women To Meet On Tuesday In Shaftsbury
The Women s Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church in Shaftsbury will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church social room with co hostesses Mrs Louise McDonald Mrs Ardella Morin and Mrs Mary Stevens The secretary will lead a discussion from the first chapter One Lord Of All in the study book One Witness in One World by Bishop Roy Short Those wishing to order the book should notify secretary Mrs Fleanor Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaftsbury
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Louise McDonald
Ardella Morin
Mary Stevens
Roy Short
Fleanor Lawrence
Nine Confirmed at Zion By Bishop Butterfield
Nine Manchester and Dorset youths were confirmed at Zion Episcopal Parish by Rt. Rev. Harvey Butterfield last weekend, with a reception held for Bishop Butterfield and the new confirmands. The bishop also discussed diocesan plans to create missionary districts, including District No. 9 comprising Zion, Arlington, and Bennington, to boost outreach and local needs assessment.
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Zion
Butterfield
Manchester
Dorset
Harvey Butterfield
Vermont
Zion Episcopal Parish
Bishop Butterfield
Ivan Beattie
Alice Farrell
Harvey Keyes
Sheila Mylott
Gertrude Ray
Gary Roberts
Wm. Roberts
Paul Roberts
Norman Roberts
Suzanne Sheldon
Michael Smith
Helgi Mets
James B. Campbell
Alice Rowe
Earle J. Fowler
David Robertson
Church Women of Zion
Daulton B. Mann Jr
Robert L. Clayton
Arlington
Bennington
Clayton
The Existential Vacuum And The Church
The church offers meaning through a world view rooted in Christian revelation and ongoing reformulation for modern minds. It also provides companionship among seekers and belief that one is not alone, with a presence promised to endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald S. Harrington
Community Church of New York
Harrington
Alliance Church Host For Union Lenten Service
The Rev. Richard W. Bailey of the Christian and Missionary Alliance will speak at the Union Lenten service Sunday at the Missionary Alliance Church. He has served in the U.S. and Canada and leads six-state district churches. Vocal selections by James Rhodes and Mrs. Rupert Young. Service at 7:30 p.m. Coffee after in the all purpose room. The previously announced speaker Rev. Roger Lewis cannot attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Bailey
New England
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Missionary Alliance Church
Mr. Bailey
U.S
Canada
Chris
Tian and
Missionary Alliance
James Rhodes
Troy
N.Y
Rupert Young
Bennington
Roger Lewis
Bali
Indonesia
Bennington Area Churches Plan Lenten and Weekly Activities
A full listing of Bennington area church events for Sunday through Saturday covers Sunday school at 9 45 a m and 11 a m services with a new Lent series The Cross of Christ at Alliance Church guest speakers include Scott Neville and Rev Richard W Bailey Weekly youth fellowships prayer meetings and choir rehearsals are scheduled along with a Eucharist schedule at St Peters Episcopal church and quaker, christian science, unitarian, and congregational activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Neville
Alliance Youth Fellowship
Junior Alliance Youth Fellowship
Ladies Missionary Prayer Fellowship
Fellowship
Worcester
Mass
Senior Alliance Youth Fellowship
Advance
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
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Ringheiser
Williams
Methodist
Hanson
Walbridge
Bennington and
Victor Frankl
Academy of Religion and Mental Health
Dr. Frankl
Frankl
The
Academy
By Charles M. Schulz
Johnny Hart
Blondie
MNG
Steve Canyon
Heart of
Juliet Jones
Chic Young
Milton Caniff
By Stan Drake
Jefferson Heights
Wesley Ward
Marlboro College
George Jepson
Charles D. Myers
Charles Myers
Society OF Friends
Religious Society of Friends
Quakers
Burlington
Friends
Hanover
New
Hampshire
Putney
Plainfield
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Hillside St
WBTN
Christian Science Services
Mary Baker Eddy
Man
ST. Peter’s Episcopal
Unitarian
Phillip Viereck
Unitarian Fellowship
Bennington Free Library
Silver Street
H. Glenn Payne
Paul Williams
Jean Bleau
Linda Harrington
Board of Christian Education
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