Great Episcopal Convention Opens in New York
The forty third Triennial General convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church opened in New York City. Delegates from across the nation gather as debates arise over diocese representation based on communicants and possible changes to the church name. The opening sermon was preached by Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts, marking his 20th year as bishop.
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Church Convention Faces Marriage, Divorce, Unity Reports
The American Catholic church faces debates on marriage and divorce, church unity, religious education, and support for disabled clergy. Delegates at the convention discuss changes to prayer book wording and the word Protestant, with exhibits planned to illustrate church work across departments and missions.
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American Institute For Colored Persons
Telegraphic News Flashes From Around The World
News briefs report the Protestant Episcopal General Convention opening in New York with Bishop Lawrence preaching the opening sermon at St John the Divine, noting topics like divorce unity and clergyman pensions and three new bishops to be elected. Also Josephine Jeffries marries Lieut Cuningham in Washington. Pavlova sails for London with partner Novikoff. drunkenness hearings begin in Boston. Pennsylvania State Sanc tion of the year features Billy Sunday and others in Williamsport.
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