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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1969
Page
3
UPI Religion writer Louis Cassels reflects on gratitude for family, friends, and society. He thanks a Vietnam veteran son, a patient wife, a supportive pastor, conscientious doctors, loyal service workers, and a nation tolerant of dissent and striving for freedom.
The Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ reports a 13 percent rise in basic support income amid a 2 percent membership increase since 1962. Executive Minister Rev E S Treat notes lagging gifts for a special fund aiding black clergy and churches while outlining a plan for future meetings and staff-led statistical reviews. Attendees include Rev William Abernethy Rev Donald Morgan and others from Hyde Park Waitsfield Queechee Bennington Rutland and Burlington.
Manchester readers are invited to 4 and 7 pm Sunday for a film discussion on Fomowale The Child Returns Home. The documentary follows John Williams Mississippi born novelist odyssey to Africa to trace ancestral roots. It covers American Negro ties to Africa, tribal ceremonies, and includes a Nigeria talk with James Meridith.
The Banner announces an early deadline for church news and events due to Thanksgiving. Items must reach The Banner office by noon Wednesday, advancing the usual submission date.
A parish treasurer quits and a grain elevator manager becomes treasurer with two conditions. He withholds 5 percent from parishgoers as they pay for grain, reports show a $25,000 debt paid, rector salary raised, mission quota paid, no bills, and $12,500 cash. Parish members discover the scheme when questioned.
In Rupert the United Methodist and Congregational churches announce a three week Sunday evening Advent study series titled Christmas in Perspective. The first session is Sunday November 30 at 7 30 p m in the Congregational Church with sessions focusing on Faces About the Cradle Mary and Joseph. December 7 covers The Establishment and the December 14 session considers the angels. Readings will be suggested and lay leaders and pastors will share discussion duties.
Hoosick Falls and surrounding area observe Bible Sunday as part of National Bible Week and Worldwide Bible Reading. Over 2,000 scripture portions will be distributed and church displays feature old Bibles while Rev Myron Hertzell and Rev R L Tumberston outline programs. Also noted are services at multiple churches including Wells and Manchester Center with guest soloist Ernest Johnson and a range of worship schedules across denominations.
Thanksgiving services scheduled across multiple churches include First Church of Christ Scientist in North Bennington West Hoosick Manchester Danby and East Dorset with varied formats. Readers will deliver scriptures prayers and lessons from Christian Science texts or local Bible readings. Community choirs soloists and testimony segments mark the observance with offerings for local charities and retirement homes.
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