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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1969

Page

3

Reparations demand shocks white churches in America

A black manifesto calling for 500 million dollars in church reparations and the disruption of worship sparked backlash from white congregations. Drafted by James Forman at a Detroit conference organized by IFCO, the plan advocates seizing church assets, pressuring the white power structure, and asserts readiness for force. White church leaders publicly downplay violent rhetoric while warning of increased racial polarization.

U.S Detroit Interreligious Foundation For Community Organization IFCO James Forman Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee Forman Riverside Church New York City National Council of Churches Kenneth G. Neigh United Presbyterian Church IFCC

Chicago Priests Study Alternate Life Styles

The Association of Chicago Priests considers radical lifestyle changes for parish clergy. Proposal includes swapping clerical garb for salt and tie, moving from rectories to private apartments, and being addressed by first names. Younger priests show strong interest while older ones oppose.

Chicago Association of Chicago Richard Bell St. Jariath John Cardinal Cody Bell

Bennington Area Church Events Schedule Highlights

Bennington area churches list Sunday School times worship services with sermon topics including Chosen To Be a Soldier at North Bennington and Amnesty for War Objectors at North Congregational. Also noted are BYF and choir rehearsals, youth events, and upcoming church activities across Shaftsbury North Bennington and Colgate Hall notices.

Baptist Church North Bennington Alfred Scott BYF Monroe Forestry Camp Massachusetts Congregational Church North UCC J. E. White J. Duncan Campbell First Baptist Church H. Glenn Payne Colgate Hall Congregational Church East Dorset Lester Tufts Chapel OLD Stone Church Independent Baptist Elwin M. Ellis

New Church Association Is Formed In Vermont

The Southwest Association of Congregational Churches of the Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ was formed at a meeting in Fair Haven. Rev Don ald Morgan was elected moderator, with Kenneth Hill vice moderator and Catherine Chiffelle registrar. The 26-church alliance unites Bennington and Rutland associations. Speakers included Edward S Treat and Bernard D Johnson. Scheduled activities across member churches follow through week including services, Bible study, and youth programs.

Fair Haven Donald Morgan Grace Congregational Church United Church of Christ In Rutland Southwest Association of Congregational Churches Vermont United Church of Christ Bennington Kenneth Hill First Congregational Church Manchester Catherine Chiffelle Rupert Harry Hart Edward S. Treat Burlington Bernard D. Johnson Central Planning Office Montpelier Vermont Conference

New England Congress of Religious Education Set

Hartford hosts the 23rd New England Congress of Religious Education August 22 to 24 at the University of Hartford with over 5,000 expected. CCD directors from 11 dioceses organize the event. speakers cover religious education topics for parents clergy religious educators and parish council members. The program lists church services classes and a Senior Pilgrim Fellowship outing among other activities.

Hartford Conn New England Congress of Religious Education Archdiocese of John F. Whealon D.D Augustine H. Giusani Archdiocesan Confraternity of Christian Doctrine CCD New England University of Hartford Bloomfield Avenue First Congregational Church Manchester Jerome J. Hevey Jr Reed Pilgrim Fellowship Merck Foundation Rupert Mountain

Tenor and Organist To Present Recital Sunday in Manchester

Manchester Sunday 8 p m Zion Episcopal Church Forrest Munger tenor and Joseph Stannard will present a vocal and organ recital. The program includes Te Deum verses, Tocata and Fugue in D minor, Was Ist Sylvia, Variations on Wondrous Love, Ada gio, O Be Joyful in the Lord and other pieces. Munger has studied voice in New York City and toured Europe and America with Pro Musica and Amahl productions.

Manchester Zion Episcopal Church Forrest Munger Joseph Stannard Deum Bottegari Tocca Muffat Bach Handel Boely Sylvia Schubert Brahms Willan Church of the Transfiguration New York Europe America Pro Musica Daniel NBC Amahl Night Visitors Gibner King Ezio Pinza

Jehovah's Witnesses to Attend Peace on Earth Convention

Harvey R. Hiatt of the Bennington Congregation announced plans for members to attend the Peace on Earth international convention at Yankee Stadium in New York City July 7 to 13. About 80,000 are expected. the event features Bible lectures discussions symposiums and biblical dramas with world branch directors and missionaries present. The highlight will be N H Knorr's public address on the approaching peace of a thousand years.

Harvey R. Hiatt Bennington United States Canada Hiatt New York

Deadline moved for church notes by Memorial Day

The Banner observes Memorial Day and advances the church notes deadline to noon Wednesday. All items for Saturday's church page must be in the office by then.

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UPI By Donald Janson New York Times News Service First United Methodist Church Shaftsbury UMYF Eugene Kosche John Burgess Richard Gratz James Moffatt Council On Ministries WSCS Missionary Alliance Church New Church Association Richard Lenehan Mark Schipul Schipul Isaiah ST. James Episcopal Church Arlington Rectory First Church OF Christ John Wilmington Henry A. Peck First Congregational Co H Church Barn Arvel M., Steece Alice Marie Nelson Dvorak Eric Thiman First United Methodist James Merunowicz Gerald Butler James Nelson Helen Atwell MYF Boy Scouts Parlor Betty Trainor Commission On Evangelism Our Lady OF Fatima W. Earle Forman Seventh-Day Adventist Church George C. Mills Rolf Lindfors Manchester Center Guild of St. Margaret Masonic Hall ST. Peter’s Episcopal Church Edward B. Geyer Jr Joseph D. Huse Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses Watch Tower Congregational Bible Study Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints Masonic Temple Main St Methodist Church West Arlington John E. Geer Federated Church East Community Church Pownal Center First Church OF God Pownal United Church Dorset - East Rupert Hal C. Miller Church OF Christ Jerry Moffitt ST. Mary's IN the Mountains Russell Gale N.E. Congress of Religious Education Second Congregational Church Charlie Brown and Company ST. Francis DE Sales Catholic Church Sacred Heart Catholic Church ST. John the Baptist Catholic Church Society OF Friends North Quakers Faith Bible Baptist Church Woodford Hollow Kenneth Schwebel North Pownat Gary Bailey Errol Hill Vance Corum Dori Riker Patti Trafford Christian Science Reading Room Putnam Church of Christ, Scientist Hillside Street Nichols American Tourister’s Grant Artery Arcade North Adams Shea Main Street N.Y.C The Watchtower Bible Society Save-Way Mammoth Mart Bradford House MON. Plaza Moarie Hanson Walbridge Kopak
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