Inertia Biggest Barrier To Unity, Bishop Declares
The Rt. Rev. Robert F. Gibson Jr of Virginia says inertia and self-satisfaction in denominations, not theology, may block church union. He leads a six denomination talk to sketch a united church by 1976, with Negro denominations invited and CNS planning progress set for Dallas meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Robert F. Gibson Jr
Episcopal Diocese of
Virginia
Gibson
Lexington
Dallas
WSCS Contributes To VIM Project by First Methodist Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church of Shaftsbury voted to support the Vermont in Mississippi Project. Officers for the coming year were installed by Mrs. Edith Benn: President ArDella Morin, Vice President Mary Stevens, Secretary Eleanor Lawrence, Treasurer Stella Hawkins, and others. The group announced a School of Missions at Castleton State College July 27–30 with reservations due by July 17. The next WSCS meeting is June 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dude Ranch home of Mrs. Luella Wilson, to discuss One People As Methodists. members are asked to complete Quadrennial evaluation blanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaftsbury
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Vermont
Mississippi
Edith Benn
Ardella Morin
Mary Stevens
Eleanor Lawrence
Stella Hawkins
Christian Social Relations
Emma Hoyt
Louise McDonald
Laura Montgomery
Lucy Mattison
Virginia Dooley
Herbert Millington
William Percey
John Lane
School of Missions
Castleton State College
Florence Mackey
Luella Wilson
Dude Ranch
WSCS
Ingaham
Episcopal Women Plan Conference in Vermont Diocese
BURLINGTON The annual meeting of the Women of The Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Vermont will be held May 19 and 20 at Rock Point School for Girls. Registration runs 1 to 2 p.m. on the 19th with the business session at 2:15. Bishop Harvey D. Butterfield will speak on Mutual Responsibility and Interdependence In The Body of Christ. Mrs. Earle Brailey of Barnard will address the gathering. Over 150 women are expected. The Diocesan Altar Guild meets at 12:30 prior to the convention with co-hostesses Mrs. Edith Benn and Mrs. Walker. All women are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Women of the Episcopal Church
Diocese of
Vermont
Rock Point
Harvey D. Butterfield
Body of Christ
Earle Brailey
Barnard, Vt
Vermont Council of United Church Women
Diocesan Altar Guild
Old First Church Church
Barnon Monument Circle
John Ward Vander Groef
William M. Thomson
John H. Mason
Holy Cross Seminary
Charles D. Myers
Faith in the Far Places: Joes Keep the Faith
Charles M Schulz notes that many coop Joes maintain belief and purpose far from home. He compares war sacrifices from Vietnam to Gettysburg, suggesting silent tribute brings peace to green suit casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coop
Viet Nam
Gettysburg
Clergy Urges Broad Christian Action Against Social Evils
The Rev. Dr. Samuel D. Proctor urged Vermont United Church of Christ delegates to build a Christian consensus for social reform. He warned against isolation by churches and cautioned against aligning with political parties while promoting peace and civil rights amid crime, corruption, discrimination, and gambling cartels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
National Council of Churches
Samuel D. Proctor
New York City
National Council
Vermont
Proctor
Europe
America
Bennington Benches Busy Church Weekend Schedule
Long church calendar at First Church of God and Old First Church in Bennington outlines Sunday services led by ministers W Earle Forman H Glenn Payne and John Ward Vander Groef. Gideons guests Frank Morgan and Andrew Peterson Jr. sing, with Sunday school, BYF events, choirs, and a busy week of meetings and activities for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of God
The
Gideons
Frank Morgan
Rutland
Andrew Peterson Jr
International Association of Gideons
John Ward Vander Groef
Old First Church
Cornelius Clarke
AYF
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Evangelical United Brothers Church
Christendom
VIM
Episcopal Women Plan Conference
Walker
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Blondie
Steve Canyon
By Charles M. Schulz
the Doctor
Johny Har
Creep
Cheetah
Perdita Rune
Tarn
Perdita
Miss Runes
BY Chie Young
Milton Caniff
By Stan Drake
Heart of
Juliet Jones
PSIR
Julie
Veronica
United Church Conference
Church
Christ
Jesus
Hanson
Walbridge
Minis
National
Mortic
Arlington
Bennington
W. Earle Forman
First Baptist Church
H. Glenn Payne
Paul Williams
Lloyd Killen
William Dupree
William Rowe
William Cone
William Harrington
John Harwood Jr
Progressive
A.J. MacDonald
Raleigh Fleetwood
MYF
Gene Kosche
Missionary Alliance
Unitarian
Marion Downes
Bennington College
First Methodist
Commission On Education
Church School
Grafton
N.Y
Liz Watkin
Carol Stratton
Phil Viereck
Methodist Messenger
Robert Gibbs
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Hillside St
WBTN
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John the Baptist
Christ Jesus
God
Mary Baker Eddy
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