Laymen and clergy clash on what makes a good minister
Two surveys of Episcopalians reveal a gulf between laity and clergy on ministerial traits. Laymen prize strong personal faith and clear communication of faith, while clergy emphasize community concern and openness to change. A second national survey prioritizes theology and engaging preaching, aligning with laymen on communication but diverging on faith emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Diocese
Ohio
Episcopal Church Foundation
Vatican bans further liturgy changes in church instruction
The Vatican announced a ban on experiments with the mass and other liturgical reforms, urging deeper understanding of existing rites. The instruction limits future changes, allows only for specific purposes with permission, bans non priest sermons, and outlines roles for women and lay readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican Ciiy
UPI
Vatican Ecumenical Council
Congregation For Holy Worship
Vermont Episcopal women plan conference at St James Woodstock
The Rev Canon W David Crockett of Springfield MA will headline the annual Christian Education Conference by the Women of the Church in the Diocese of Vermont. The event runs November 18–19 at St James Church Woodstock starting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and concludes after lunch Thursday. The conference is open to women of all faiths and all Christian affiliations.
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Woodstock
W. David Crockett
Springfield
Mass
Women of the Church
Vermont
St. James Church
Western Massachusetts
New England
Seabury
Old Greenwich
Episcopal Church
St. James
Bennington Area Church Services Listed by Denomination
Area churches in Bennington Arlington Pownal North Bennington and nearby towns publish worship schedules for Sunday masses, services and Sunday schools. Notable churches include St Marys in the Mountains Episcopal St Margarets Mary Catholic Arlington United Methodist Church and Congregational and Baptist congregations with varied times and special services noted.
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ST. Mary’s IN the Mountains
Episcopal
Russell Gale
Congregational Church
North Pownal
Leonard Perrault
United Methodist Church
Pownal
David Hubbard
Baptist Church
North Bennington
Alfred Scott
BYF
New Mormon Elder Assigned to Bennington Area
Horace E. Hoke from Silsbee Texas is assigned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Bennington area replacing Gary Milkwicke who moves to Newton Massachusetts. Hoke will work with Elder Larry Nicoll conducting Sunday services at 10 30 a m in the Masonic Temple and visiting locals to explain Mormon beliefs. The church relies on unpaid two year missions by young elders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace E. Hoke
Silsbee
Texas
Bennington
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Mormons
Gary Milkwicke
Newton
Mass
Hoke
Silbee
New England
Larry Nicoll
Masonic Temple
Mormon Church
Free World
Sex Is Not Sinful Says Jack Wyrtzen At Crusade
Jack Wyrtzen speaks at the Word of Life Crusade final session at Mt. Anthony Union High School auditorium at 7 30 p m The program includes soprano Miss Jeannine Gallenkamp with Miss Christine Heitz as accompanist They will sing while Wyrtzen discusses questions about youth sex morality and the Bible’s answer The event is sponsored by area churches and there is no admission charged
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Jack Wyrtzen
Word of Life Crusade
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Jeannine Gallenkamp
New York City
Christine Heitz
Schroon Lake
N.Y
Wurtzen
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Episcopal Women Plan Conference
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Margaret Perry
Marjorie George
Eagle Bridge
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Bennington Free Library
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Catherine Chiffelle
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Harry Hart
Kvetch
Marion Riemann
Florence Jones
Pawlet
Peggy Rivers
Brandon
Christian Education
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Manchester Center
Joseph D. Huse
Joseph Saunders
Church OF Christ West
Kenneth Schwebel
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
George C. Mills
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Floyd LaBombard
Board of Christian Education
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Methodist Church
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Max H. Webster
Terim
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Hal. C. Miller III
East Dorset
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