Are U S Churches Affluent or in Financial Pinch
Louis Cassels surveys contrasting views on church wealth and hardship among American congregations. He notes selective statistics can support either claim, citing the American Association of Fund-Raising Counsels estimate of 7.4 billion dollars given to religious purposes in 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
America
American Association of Fund-Raising
Foreign Missions
Home Missions
Episcopal Church
American Lutheran Church
United Presbyterian Church
Bishop Names Fr. Brackett Pastor of Church in Orwell
The Rev. Anthony H. Brackett, formerly assistant at St. Francis de Sales Bennington, is appointed pastor of St. Paul Parish Orwell by Bishop Robert F. Joyce. Effective May 30, Brackett previously served at St. John Church St. Johnsbury and studied in Ottawa Boston Dartmouth. He was ordained in 1959. Also, Father James T. Ryan moves May 27 to St. Pius X Essex Junction to replace health-absent Father Patrick T. Hannon, former pastor of Arlington and now at St. Margaret Mary's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Anthony H. Brackett
St. Francis de Sales
Bennington
St. Paul
Orwell
Robert F. Joyce
Father Brackett
St. John Church
St. Johnsbury
New York City
California
St. Paul’s Seminary
Ottawa
St. Philip Neri
Boston
Dartmouth
Joyce
James T. Ryan
St. Jerome’s Church
East Dorset
St. Pius X
Essex Junction
Patrick T. Hannon
Manchester BYF Elects Officers
At a Sunday night meeting the Senior Youth Fellowship of First Baptist Church elected Ellen Pierson as president, Pam Reynolds as vice president, Jackie Dooley as secretary, and David Scribner as treasurer. The group will meet Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in summer for outings, fellowship, study, and discussions. All high school youth are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
First Baptist Church
Ellen Pierson
Burr and Burton Seminary
Pam Reynolds
Jackie Dooley
David Scribner
First Congregational Church
Jerome J. Hevey Jr
Merck Foundation
Errol Hill
Grand Union
CWU in Vermont to observe 25th anniversary assembly
Church Women United in Vermont will observe its 25th anniversary at Grace Congregational Church United Church of Christ in Rutland on Friday June 6 with 10 am registration. Miss Mary Jean Simpson founder will recount the group history. Rev. Howard Stearns will speak on Beginning Anew. Luncheon at 12:30 follows worship. Several past presidents will be honored. Mrs. Gil bert Howland is general chairman and registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland — Church Women United In
Vermont
Grace Congregational Church United Church of Christ
Rutland Council of Church Women United
Vernon Loveland
Gilbert Howland
High St
Mary Jean Simpson
Max Webster
Bennington
C. T. Maxham
Woodstock
Richard McNeer
Montpelier
Earle Brailey
Bethel
Richard Sprague
Brattleboro
Howard Stearns
Vermont Ecumenical Council
Diane Johnson
Albert Brockway
Alice Ladieu
Edmund Boyce
Bennington Area Churches Schedule Sunday Services
A compiled list of church services across Bennington area congregations. It notes times for Sunday School worship and sermons, plus midweek meetings, choir rehearsals, and special events at North Bennington Manchester Arlington and surrounding parishes with various pastors and denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
North Bennington
Church School
Methodists Plan Vacation Church School in June
The First United Methodist Church will host its second annual Vacation Church School from June 16 to 27, 9:00 to 11:15 a.m. at 440 Main St. Director Mrs. Arnold Blackstone leads age groups through themed studies with crafts, recreation, and music. Community children are invited to participate. the schedule also notes weekly worship, prayer, and youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
United Methodist Church
Main St
Arnold Blackstone
Paul
Castleton State College grants record class in 101st commencement
Bennington County seniors from Castleton State College received degrees as the class of 230 marked the largest in the school's 101 year history. U.S. Rep. Robert T. Stafford urged graduates to face inflation and a troubled economy as Richard J. Dundas conferred degrees. Notable graduates include Linda M. Bartell, Lucy S. Brennan, John F. Chapman, Cheryl A. Grover, William A. Johnson, Janine M. Lincourt, Deborah A. Smith, Stephen L. White, Glenn M. Gershanek, James F. Hayden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castleton
Bennington County
Castleton State College
U.S
Robert T. Stafford
R-Vt
Richard J. Dundas
Linda M. Bartell
Bennington
Lucy S. Brennan
West Pawlet
John F. Chapman
Cheryl A. Grover
Londonderry
William A. Johnson
Janine M. Lincourt
Deborah A. Smith
Stephen L. White
Glenn M. Gershanek
Powna
Center
James F. Hayden
Arlington
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Louis Cassels
United Press International
Fr. Brackett
Ther Hannon
St. Columban’s Church
St. Margaret Mary’s Church
Father Ryan
St. Mary’s Church
Newport
Lloyd
CWU
Baptist Church
Alfred Scott
BYF
Bernard Whitman
Jerome J. Hevey
First Church OF Christ Scientist
ST. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Theodore Shatagin
Congregational Church East
Dorset
Lester Tufts
Missionary Alliance Church
Bible School
Jesus Christ Our Only Sure Foundation
Richard Lenehan
David Davis
Vision of
Isaiah
Hugh B. Brown
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - Day Saints
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Highway
Concord
N.H
Church OF Christ
Jerry Moffitt
Kingdom Hall
Jehovah's Witnesses
Watch Tower
Congregational Bible Study
ST. Mary’s IN the Mountains
Wilmington
Gale
ST. Francis DE Sales Catholic Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
St, James Episcopal Church
Zion Episcopal Church
Manchester Center
Guild of St. Margaret
H. Glenn Payne
Friendly Circle
Central Vermont
Second Congregational Church
First United Methodist Church
Shaftsbury
UM YF
Roger Wilson
Society OF Friends
Quakers
Federated Church
John E. Geer
North Pownal
Gary Bailey
Community Church
Pownal Center
Elwin M. Ellis
First Church OF God
W. Earle Forman
OLD Stone Church
Independent Baptist
Wilmington 11
Asm
Henry A. Peck
Our Lady OF Fatima
Wesley Fellowship
Barbara Bushee
Gage St
James Dick
New Day Care Center
WSCS
John Rhinesmith
Old Bennington
Church Barn
Arvel M. Steece
Harold Macuen
Hamblin
Shepherd
Stephen
Church Cabinet
God
Joseph D. Huse
Harvey D. Butterfield
Faith Bible Baptist Church
Woodford Hollow
Kenneth Schwebel
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints
Mormons
Masonic Temple
Methodist Church
West Arlington
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
George C. Mills
Pownal
United Church
Dorset - East Rupert
Hal C. Miller
Stannard
Joseph Stannard
Jane Armstrong
Jane Davis
Hugh Putnam
Dan Noble
Penelope Gall
Nancy Shaw
Seth Mann
Andy Shaw
Chad Smith
Julius Capen
Robbie
Stephen Clayton
Hanson
Walbridge
Tata
Rau i Is
Save-Way
Mammoth Mart
Dron
Drysdale’s
Gennington
Kodacolor
Black& White
Evans News
Caslin’s Grocery
Adams
Carroll
Willy
Haynes & Kane, Inc
Dial
First National Stores
North Bennington Road
Bennington, Vermont
Crben
Stam
Finast
Firestone
DLC
Amy
Arya Bree
Bob and Karen Parkes
Rock Maple
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