Of God and Man new book on religious education
Two Catholic educators argue formal religious education before adolescence harms spiritual development. They claim most churches teach abstract concepts too early, leading to simplistic God notions and later loss of faith. They advocate starting formal study at adolescence, not earlier.
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Robert O’neil
Michael Donovan
O’neil
University of Detroit
Donovan
University of Michigan
Church & God
Corpus Books Division
World Publishing Co
West
Cleveland
Ohio
America
God
Methodist art show plans announced for August exhibit
The First United Methodist Church committee plans the fourth annual art show August 11 to 22, featuring local and regional artists and possibly a featured artist from Vose Galleries in Boston. Antiques, crafts, ceramics, needlework, leather, and copper will be displayed and sold, with entries open to all ages. New entries only, not previously shown works. For details call Mrs. Ruth Boudakian or the church office.
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First United Methodist Church
Bennington
Vose
Boston
Mass
Ruth Boudakian
Dewey St
Bolivian Missionary Miss Galusha Speaks at Shaftsbury
Miss Galusha, daughter of Mr and Mrs A Ranney Galusha, recounted three years in Bolivia as a missionary at a First United Methodist Church potluck. She described teaching English at the American Institute, then full time literacy work among Aymara Indians, and later serving as secretary of public relations for the Bolivian Methodist Church as she shared slides and posters from her travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaftsbury
Ruberta Galusha
A. Ranney Galusha
Bolivia
First United Methodist Church
Transfiguration theme marks midweek Lenten service
The United Methodist Church hosted a noon and evening Lenten service on Wednesday with lay participants John Wert Mrs Paul Crane Mrs Edwin Peterson and Lawrence Hinkley. Rev Melvin McGaughey preached on And they say Jesus transfigured before them as part of From the Prelude to the Last Day. The service urged open minds to new visions of Christ and a renewed life. Miss Galusha spoke about literacy work in Bolivia and South America noting unrest low life expectancy and anti American sentiment. Rev James Closner attended and the program was sponsored by the church missions committee chaired by Mrs Forrest Montgomery.
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John Wert
Paul Crane
A. Ranney Galusha
Edwin Peterson
Lawrence Hinkley
United Methodist Church
Melvin McGaughey
Jesus
Peter
James
John
Miss Galusha
South America
Bolivia
Latin America
Peru
United States
James Closner
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Troy
Forrest Montgomery
Joseph D. Huse
Prudential Committee
Ruth Douglas
United Counselling Service
Bennington Area Churches Schedule Services and Events
A compiled list from area churches details worship times sermons led by pastors Hal Miller III Floyd I La Bombard John Geer and others, study groups, youth activities, choir rehearsals, and catechism classes across Bennington Dorset East Rupert North Pownal and surrounding towns with Lent and Holy Week observances and nursery services.
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United Church
Dorset—East Rupert
Hal. C. Miller III
Robert Green
Bennington-Rutland
World Day of Prayer sponsored by Bennington church women
The Bennington Council of Church Women United hosted World Day of Prayer in Old Bennington with theme New Life Awaits. Rev Floyd I La Bombard urged inner change and unity beyond race, noting Christ as a new creation. About 70 attended. Dr Arvel Steece gave benediction. organizers and ushers listed. Dr Walter LaGrange to speak on social resources directory and youth program plans discussed.
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Old Bennington
Church Barn
Arvel M. Steece
Christine Graham
Pilgrim Fellowship
Barn
Church Cabinet
Ladies Aid Society
Persis Holden
Colonial Garden Apartments
Bennington
Christ
Mr. la Bombard
Paul
Walter LaGrange
Shaftsbury
Bennington Council of Churches
First
United Methodist Church
LaGrange
UCS
YMCA
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Shaftsbury Church
New Bolivian Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
Ministry of Christ
Floyd I. la Bombard
Congregational Church
North
Max H. Webster
Hosea
Henry van Dine
Federated Church
East Arlington
John Geer
Bailey Hall
Methodist Church
Enterprise Society
First Congregational Church
Pownal
Leonard Perrault
ST. Mary’s IN the Mountains
Wilmington
Russell Gale
Missionary Alliance Church
Franklyn J. Klein Jr
ST. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
George C. Mills
West Arlington
East Dorset
North Pownal
Kingdom Hall
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Watch Tower
Congregational
Manchester Center
Society OF Friends
Bennington Free Library
Church OF Christ
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints
Mormons
Masonic Temple
ST. Francis DE Sales Catholic Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
ST. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Lawrence A. Sherwin
St. James Episcopal Church
Arlington
BREF
ST. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
Gerald T. Buckley
West Rupert
Howard B. Ford Jr
David Hubbard
Our Lady OF Fatima Catholic Church
Melvin R. McGaughey
Circle III
Circle I
Parlor
Catherine Chiffelle
Sanctuary
A.J. MacDonald
WSCS
UMYF
First Church OF Christ Scientist
North Bennington
Alfred Scott
Second Congregational Church
Thomas
Steffen
ALL Faiths Chapel
Vermont Soldiers Home
M. Everett Corbett
OLD Stone Church
Independent Baptist
Edwin M. Ellis
Manchester
Jerome J. Hevey
Zingarelli
Wesley
Manchester Ecumenical Council
Council
School of Religion
Edward B. Geyer Jr
Zion Episcopal Church
Herbert Sanderson
Hoosac School
Hovosick
Robert L. Clayton
Baptist Church
Kenneth Schwebel
Edward T. Patrick
Dr. LaGrange
Bennington, VT
Nichols
Berkshire
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