Episcopal Churchwomen Hear Discussion on Confirmation
The 91st annual Diocese of Vermont Episcopal Churchwomen convention at St. Peter's church heard a panel on confirmation with Rev. Russell Ellis moderating. Reports on the United Tank offering and division officers were given, with remarks on rites, leadership, and future conventions. Delegates were chosen for the 1970 Triennial and Province Synod, and events included a dinner at Mt. Anthony Country Club and a luncheon with speaker Philip H. Hoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Tank
Episcopal
Russell Ellis
Reed Brown
Steele Martin
Stewart Holmes
Diocese of
Vermont
Mt. Anthony
Philip H. Hoff
Tillinghast
James D. Smith
Chester
Irvin Maranville
Burlington
Edward Carlson
Montpelier
William Bell
Arlington
Daniel C. Osborn
Holmes
William Flanders
Robert Kerr
Vermont Episcopal Churchwomen
Rock Point
Pardon Tillingghast
Middlebury
Episcopal Churchwomen
St. Peter’s Church
Essex Junction
Open House Set For Manchester Sunday School
Open house will be held Sunday during First Congregational Church School sessions from 9 45 to 10 45 a m. Visitors can meet staff and observe teaching techniques as part of Four Special Days in May exploring specialized ministries. A final supper conference for Sunday School workers is set for 6 30 p m Wednesday with Rev Hal C Miller III discussing Teaching A Progress Appraisal. A dedication banquet for the new Sunday School building and vestry renovations is planned for Saturday June 21 with Rev Mildred Palmer as speaker, followed by a dedication service Sunday featuring Dr Herbert Gezork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
First Congregational Church
Hal C. Miller III
Dorset and East Rupert
Herbert Gezork
Chautauqua Institute
Western New York
Andover - Newton Theological School
Newton Center
Mass
Bennington Area Faith Calendar Publicized Services and Meetings
The Bennington area lists numerous church services and meetings across denominations. George C Mills and Joseph D Huse lead worships. Rolf Lindfors and Lester Tufts preach sermons. sessions, choirs, and Sunday Schools run weekly in Manchester Center and surrounding towns with open houses, youth groups, and various ecumenical activities noted.
Old First Church Plans 100th Death Anniversary Sermon
Old First Church marks the centennial of Absalom Peters death, 1869, with a historical sermon by Rev. Dr. Arvel M. Steece at the 11 a.m. service. Peters helped found the American Home Missionary Society and influenced Protestant cooperation and church planting in the 19th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Old Bennington
Church Barn
Absalom Peters
Home Missions
Arvel M. Steece
John Mason
van de Water
Briggs
Western New England Christian Fellowship
Meetinghouse
Ladies Aid Society
Vermont
Main Street
Stephen Lincoln
Dermody Road
D.D
Benning
Peters
American Home Missionary Society
West
Princeton Theological Seminary
Middlebury College
Union Theological Seminary
New York City
Williamstown
Mass
Steeve
Hadassah Luncheon Card Party Aids Medicine
The Bennington Hoosick Falls Hadassah event on May 20 at Heritage House features a social hour at 12 30 p m and luncheon at 1 00 p m to benefit Hadassah Medical Organization. Attendees may play a card game of choice with table prizes and donations from local merchants. Committee members include Mrs David Morris and others. tickets available by calling Mrs Morris at 442 4861.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington - Hoosick Falls
Hadassah
Heritage House
Hadassah Medical Organization
Bennington and Hoosick Falls
David Morris
Samuel Margolin
A. J. Moskovitz
Jerald Greenberg
Harold Kramer
Morris
Shaftsbury WSCS Installs Officers led by Mrs. Mac Donald
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at First United Methodist Church installed new officers led by Mrs. Angus Mac Donald. Elected were Mrs. Russell Mack vice president Mrs. Howard Stevens secretary Miss Stella Hawkins treasurer and several chairmen including missionary education spiritual growth program materials nominating campus ministry and membership cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaftsbury
Women’s Society of Christian Service
First United Methodist Church
Angus MacDonald
Russell Mack
Howard Stevens
Stella Hawkins
Forrest Montgomery
Dewey Bronson
Harold McDonald
Francis Peters
Steven Fritz
Virginia Dooley
Alvan
Grace Congregational Church
Rutland
CWU
Mary Jean Simpson
Books on Flaherty On View at Library
An exhibition of books on director Robert Flaherty is on display at the Bennington library as part of the May fest program with titles including The Odyssey of a Film-Maker by Frances Hubbard Flaherty and The Innocent Eye by Arthur Calder Marshall, per assistant librarian Florence Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Flaherty
Bennington
Bennington Free Library
Florence Payne
Frances Hubbard Flaherty
Innocent Eye
Robert J. Flaherty
Arthur Calder-Marshall
Joint meeting of Bennington Rutland Congregational Churches
A joint meeting of the Bennington and Rutland Associations of Congregational Christian Churches of the Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ will be held Sunday at the Congregational Church. Registration starts at 4 and the annual business session runs 4:30 followed by a host church supper. The Rev. Edward S Treat will speak on pastoral work and Bernard D Johnson will discuss the associations as communicators. A worship service will end the gathering.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
George C. Mills
Rolf Lindfors
Congregational Church East
Dorset
Lester Tufts
Second Congregational Church
First Baptist Church
Manchester Center
Joseph D. Huse
Zion Episcopal Church
Church School
Ecumenical Council
Guild of St. Margaret
ST. James Episcopal Church
Women of
Church OF Christ
Jerry Moffitt
Baptist Church
Pownal
United Church
Dorset - East Rupert
Hal C. Miller
Kingdom Hall
Jehovah's Witnesses
Watch Tower
Congregational Bible Study
ST. Mary’s IN the Mountains
Russell Gale
ST. Francis DE Sales Catholic Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
ST. John the Baptist Catholic Church
North Bennington
UMYF
God
John Basley
Eugene Kosche
Missionary Alliance Church
Bible School
Richard Lenehan
Jesus
Wilmington
Earle Forman
Society OF Friends
Quakers
Faith Bible Baptist Church
Woodford Hollow
Kenneth Schwebel
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints
Masonic Temple
Main St
Methodist Church
West Arlington
John E. Geer
Federated Church East
John Rhinesmith
MYF
East Arlington Federated Church
Circle III
Irene Nelson
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Circle I
Parlor
Commission On Education
Janet Blackstone
Silver St
Circle IV
Ina Harrison
Cherub
Girl Scouts
Sanctuary
Congregational Church
H. Glenn Payne
West Mountain Farm
Unitarian-Universalist
Bennington Unitarian Fellowship
Robert Matteson
ST. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Theodore Shatagin
Young People’s Fellowship
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Hotel Putnam
Community Church
Pownal Center
Elwin M. Ellis
First Church OF God
W. Earle Forman
OLD Stone Church
Independent Baptist
Henry A. Peck
Our Lady OF Fatima
Jehovah’s Witness
New Kingdom Hall
Vt. 67
Harvey Hiatt
Hiatt
North Pownal
Gary Bailey
Jerome J. Hevey Jr
Mendelssohn
Elijah
Pilgrim Fellowship
United Women’s Fellowship
M. Hevey
Alfred Scott
BYF
Women’s Fellowship
Carl Jolivette
Robert Kline
Ernest Gratz
Ralph Burgess
Edward Armstrong
Old First Church
Save-Way
Mammoth Mart
B.B.P
Depot Street
Bennington, VT
WSCS
Bennington Free
Luella Wilson
Grandview St
A. Banney Galusha
Ivan Elwell
Flaherty
Palmer
South Street
Javery
Ernest H Javery
Alan H. Page
Dinette
Haynes & Kane, Inc
TION
Morticiane
Hanson Walbridge
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