Cultivate a Stained-Glass Voice in Clergy Satire
A United Press International piece notes Rev. Charles Merrill Smith’s book How To Become A Bishop Without Being Religious mocks clergy careerism. It warns ministers to craft a pious image with a stained-glass voice, choose a wife who can operate a mimeograph, and avoid controversial social issues while treating preaching as entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Cassels
United Press International
Charles Merrill Smith
Wesley Methodist Church
Bloomington
Ill
C. S. Lewis
Mr. Smith
South Tama Ministers elect new association president
The Rev. P. Boyd Mather, pastor of First Methodist in Mather, was elected president of the South Tama County Ministerial Association at a Toledo meeting. Elected officers include Rev. LaVern Seth as vice president, Rev. M. P. Mueller as secretary, and Rev. Harold Butz as treasurer. The group serves Toledo, Tama, Chelsea, Montour, Vining and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Cnuren
Tama County
Wendell Henline
Toledo
Evangelical United Brethren Church
LaVern Seth
Mesquakie - Presbyterian Mission
M. P. Mueller
St. Paul Lutheran
Tama
Harold Butz
Toledo Presbyterian
Chelsea
Montour
Vining
Missionary Sister Mary Ida Thole Leaves for Chile
Sister Mary Ida Thole of the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque departed Manchester for a Franciscan mission in Chillan Chile. Departure rites at Mt. St. Francis in Dubuque were led by Archbishop James J. Byrne. She travels with two fellow sisters by car to O'Hare for a flight to South America to teach in a boys school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Mary Ida Thole
Sisters of St. Francis of
Chicago
South America
Joseph Thole
Mary Ida
Stick To Church Ministers Told
A Lutheran minister from Washington DC urges church leaders to refrain from commenting on South Vietnam. Rev. E. O. Midbee, military affairs specialist, says churchmen should offer no advice on the military or political situation there and cautions against snap judgments after brief visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Southeast Asia
South Vietnam
E. O. Midbee
Washington, D. C
National Lutheran Council
United States
Local Church Schedule and Jehovah's Witnesses Talks
A reading of the Sunday schedule lists Buffalo Blair’s Ferry Road NE and Salem addresses with Elmer C. Boom and A F Frankhauser, Bible study times at 9:30 and 9:45, service times at 10:30 and 10:50, Sharon and Union groups with A T Washington and Robert Hefty, and public talks at East and West Units at Center Point Road NE including topics on worship and resurrection and a message titled Everlasting Good News for All Peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Blair’s Ferry Rd
Elmer C. Boom
S.S
Faith
30Th St
Salem
Ist Ave
A. F. Frankhauser
Sharon
18Th Ave
A. T. Washington
Union—Ely Rd
Robert Hefty
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Center Point Rd
Watchtower
West Unit
Church Appointment Notes From Two Locations
First-1328 K st SW and Oakland 1515 29th st NE show service times. Charles F Byers listed with SS 9 45. morning service 10 45. evening 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K St. SW
Forrest E. Whitlatch
S.S
Oakland
29Th St
Charles F. Byers
Eve
Religious services listings by church and time across city
A long listing of church denominations with addresses, pastors or officials, and service times. Sunday school at various hours, morning worship around 10:30, and evening services ranging from 6 to 8:30. Several churches also note special sermon topics and events for the week.
St James Methodist To Dedicate Chimes In Cedar Rapids
St James Methodist in Cedar Rapids marks its 55th anniversary with the dedication of Schulmerich Arcadia Bells. The anonymous gift funds the tower chimes to be sounded at 8:30 am 3:45 pm and 4:15 pm Sundays, with weekday tolls 8 am to 11 pm and a noon to 11 pm Sunday reprise by Dr Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Methodist Church of
Cedar Rapids
Schulmerich Arcadia
Catholic Church Masses at Area Parishes
A listing of masses and church officials for multiple churches including All Saints Dalewood Immaculate Conception St Jude St Ludmila St Matthew St Patrick St Pius X St Wenceslaus with service times ranging from early morning to early afternoon and names of parish staff and deans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic All Saints
Dalewood
Edmund J. Becker
Phillip C. McDermott
John M. Herzog
Immaculate Conception
3Rd Ave
William A. Roach
John J. O’‘Connor
J. David Pepper
St. Jude’s
Edgewood) Rd
NW. S.S
St. Ludmila
21St Ave
St. Patrick’s
Ist
Ave
St. Pius X
Council
M. S. Sheehy
Dean Walz
St. Wenceslaus
5Th St. SE
Latter Day Saints Services Listed for Two Congregations
Mormon at Trailridge road SE with Lee M Johnson leads services at 8 30 and Sunday school at 10 30. Reorganized at 19th street NE with Elder Walter E Gunderson offers Sunday school at 9 45 and service at 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latter Day Saints
Trailridge Rd
Lee M. Johnson
S.S
19Th St. NE
Walter E. Gunderson
Achieving Brotherhood and Faith in Umbrellas Sermons
Community notices list church services at Cedar-526 3rd Ave SW with Barton G Murray and First-840 3rd Ave SE John M Hardy Phillip K Sharp S S 9:30 Service 10:40 Tomorrow vs Today at Noelridge 4529 Regal Ave NE Marvin W Gee S S 10:40 Service 9:30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar
3Rd Ave
Barton G, Murray
S.S
John M. Hardy
Phillip K. Sharp
Noelridge
Regal Ave
Marvin W. Gee
Congregational Bethany Service Times and Address
Congregational Bethany located at 1300 6th St NW lists Mary A. White as Superintendent with services at 8:30 and 10:45 and Sunday School at 9:45. Fair Oaks at 1243 Apache Trail NW references Edward W. O as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Bethany
6Th St. NW
Mary A. White
S.S
Fair Oaks
Apache
Trail NW
Edward W. O
Church schedules and leaders listed across multiple Missouri and Wisconsin parishes
The bulletin lists congregational details including church names, locations in Bethany Concordia First and other towns, pastors or interim leaders, and Sunday school and service times. Entries cover Bethany Mo S D S, Concordia, First LCA, Gloria Dei, Good Shepherd Wis, Holy Redeemer LCA, Hope LCA, Our Savior's ALC, St. Andrew's LCA, St. Mark's LCA, St. Stephen's ALC, Trinity Mo, Zion Mo, with a mix of interim pastors and ministry remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
Forest Dr
SE. J. Koch
S.S
Concordia
Johnson Ave
W. D
Church Meeting and Service Schedules for Asbury Bethel and Free
Asbury church at 351 26th Ave SW lists John K Moore as superintendent with Sunday School at 9 30 and services at 8 15 and 11. Bethel AME at 512 6th St SE lists John I Thomas with Sunday School at 9 30 and 11 o clock service. Free church at 800 G Ave NW with Harfield listed provides service times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s
Johnson Ave
David Powell
S.S
St. Paul’s
3Rd Ave
Jackson Burns
Glenn W. McMichael
Milton R. Vogel
St. Paul’s Church
Asbury
26Th Ave
John K. Moore
Bethel
6Th St
John I. Thomas
G Ave
Har
Orthodox Churches Schedules and Clergy Notes
St George church on 10th street SE lists Archpriest Nicholas Laikley with Sunday service at 11. St John’s East on 7th street SE presents Alexander George with Orthros at 10 and Liturgy at 11. St John’s Gr on A venue NE led by Gust E Hatzidakis with Orthros at 9:30 and Liturgy at 10:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George
St. SE
Nicholas ‘Laikley
S.S
St. John’s
St.se
Alexander George
Christ
Aave
Gust E. Hatzidakis
Sunday School Schedules Across Local Churches
A roundup of church announcements lists multiple congregations with their venues, leaders, and service and Sunday School times. Churches include Calvin, Central Park, Christ Church, First, Hus Memorial, Kenwood, Knox, Olivet, Sinclair Memorial, and Westminster with respective ministers and topics such as God’s Will Concerning You and The Integrated Heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
38Th St
Alfred A. Kelsey
S.S
Central Park
B Ave
Allen S. van Cleve
Keith Trembath
Christ Church
Istave
John E. Wheatley
Edward D. Byrd
5Th St. SE
Francis W. Pritchard
Bob Alan Chaffee
Eden church services and address listing
United Church of Christ Eden E R 315 8th Ave SW announces Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 First Congregational 361 17th St ISE J Richard Wagner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden
E&r
8Th Ave
K. Schneider
S.S
17Th St
Ise
J, Richard Wagner
The Cedar Rapids Gazette Establishment and Rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette was established in 1883 by The Gazette Co and published at Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail and notes distribution limits and republication rights for AP dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette Co
Publishea
Cedar Ra
Cedar Rapids
One Great Hour Goal Set at 17 Million for CWS Appeal
New York reports a goal of 17,097,745 for this year’s One Great Hour of Sharing appeal by Church World Service. Most churches run campaigns during Lent, with some groups like the Disciples of Christ scheduling Feb 21 to 28 for their Week of Compassion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Church World Service
National Council of Churches
Disciples of Christ
World Council of Churches
CWS
Visiting Officers Lead SA Service in Cedar Rapids
Lt Col and Mrs Birger Justing divisional commanders from Des Moines will conduct the Salvation Army service at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Cedar Rapids center. A sweetheart supper at 5 p.m. precedes the event for fundraising while Lt Col and Mrs Henry H Koerner of Chicago will judge a mission themed poster contest and participate in the evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birger Justing
Des Moines
Salvation Army Center
Cedar Rapids
King
Queen Ichosen
Salvation Army
Henry H. Koerner
Chicago
Central States Financial Secretaries
Churches donate $1.5 million to emergency appeals in 1964
New York UPI reports member churches of the World Council of Churches pledged over 1.5 million dollars in 1964 to emergency appeals, reflecting widespread support from church groups for relief efforts worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
World Council of Churches
Way-Out Men TV Listing Promises 7:30 Saturday Night
KCRG TV 9 presents Way-Out Men at 7 30 Saturday night promising unusual entertainment. The listing notes the show's time and channel for viewers seeking alternative programming this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kcrg-Tv
Film Flight Plan to be shown at Cedar Rapids youth rally
A screening of the film Flight Plan will take place at 7:30 tonight in Franklin school auditorium as part of a Greater Cedar Rapids Youth for Christ rally. The story follows a missionary pilot in Central America and welcomes both youth and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater
Cedar Rapids
Youth For Christ
Franklin School
Central America
New Associate At First Baptist Cedar Rapids
The Rev Bruce I Russell has begun as associate minister for religious education at First Baptist Church Cedar Rapids effective Feb 1 coming from Broadway Baptist Denver where he served since 1962 He was born Jan 25 1931 in Santa Rosa California and educated at Santa Rosa JC San Jose State Berkeley Divinity School and CS Cal Hayward He was ordained in 1961 in Santa Rosa His wife is a former teacher A 15 month old son is named Bill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce I. Russell
First Baptist Church
Cedar Rapids
Broadway Baptist Church
Denver
Santa Rosa
Calif
Santa Rosa Junior College
San Jose State College
Berkeley Baptist Divinity School
California State College
Hayward
Russell
Smith to Speak at Three Iowa Churches Sunday
Dr Earnest A Smith president of Rust College Holly Springs Miss will be speaker for three Race Relations Sunday services tomorrow in northeastern Iowa Methodist churches participating A special offering will aid 13 Negro colleges operated by the Methodist church Nationwide goal is 1 million He speaks at 10 Zion Methodist Colesburg 11 Colesburg Methodist and 315 Strawberry Point Methodist for a district youth rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Hempstead
Cornell College
Pale Methodist Church
St. Mark’s Methodist Church
Cedar Rapids
Cornell
Earnest A. Smith
Rust College
Holly Springs
Miss
Iowa
Methodist Church
Smith
Zion Methodist Church
Colesburg
Colesburg Methodist Church
Strawberry Point Methodist Church
Broadcaster Dr Theodore H Epp to Speak in Cedar Rapids
Lincoln Neb Dr Theodore H Epp founder of the Back to the Bible broadcast will speak in Cedar Rapids three churches next weekend Calvary Baptist Saturday 7 30 p m Cedar Hills Evangelical Free Sunday 10 45 a m Noelridge Baptist Sunday 7 p m The program reaches every state and funds missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore H. Epp
Lincoln
Neb
Cedar Rapids
Calvary Baptist Church
Cedar Hills Evangelical
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Berean
Center Point Vd
Glen V. High
Calvary
3Rd Lave
Don
L. Andersen, G
David Rivers
Jesus
Old Marion Rd
Dean Ward
Dairy Dale
Mt. Vernon Rd
Edgewood
E Jave
Edgewood Rd
Fred T. Miller
First
ABC
2Nd Ave
Edward V. Douglass
Galilee
Washington Ave
Ronald G. Mintke
Immanuel
F Ave
Lewis A. Miller
Mt. Zion
NBC
8Th St
Percy Burt
CBA
Golf
Clifton
Robert E. Shackelford
P. Boyd Mather
South Tama
Church OF God IN Christ
New Jerusalem
P. Boydst
H. Bassett
Mather
Keota
North Buena Vista
Mexico
Chile
Cedar Rapids Church
Assembly OF God
Central
B. P. Bell
Oakland Rd
Fred R. Gottwald
Neal
Episcopal
Thomas S. Hulme
D. A. Loferski
St. Michael’s
James R. Gundrum
Jold T. Rasche
Kenwood
33Rd St. NE
Bernard G. Olson
Cedar Memorial Chapel
Donald T.caspers
St. James
Ellis Blvd
Ralph J. Barron
Two Worlds
Trinity
5Th St
Warren L. Feller
Wesleyan
1St Ave
G. M. Hubby
W. T. McMickin
Sunshine Mission
2Nd St
Henry Mensinger
Temple
Judah—Bever
Lindsay
Peoples Unitarian
3Rd Ave. SE
Walter E. Kellison
Forum
Signi Falk
Coe College
First United Pentecostal
C. M. Benninghoff
Unity Center
Mabel Swanson
Evangelical United Brethren
Nazarene
Ridgewood Terr
Grace Brethren
Dave
Wayne Baker
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Milford Olson
15Th St
SE. S.S
Christian Science
Church of the Brethren
4Th Ave
David Hykes
Central Church of Christ
First Ave
Harold Hazelip
Ellis Park
Church of God
Save
Earl Osnes
Church of God of Prophecy
Theodore Clemmens
Cedar Hills
Gordon Ave
George Kreeze
First Covenant
25Th St
Elmer Seagrew
Covington
Jack L. Hicks
5Th Ave
A. J. Stokes
F. R. Davidson
Islamic Center
9Th’ St. NW. S.S
Meth
L St. SW
Neal B. Gail
O. L. Kirk
Religious Society of Friends -Ymca
Seventh Day Church of God
Prairie
Christian
Lutheran
St. Stephen’s
ALC
Meadowbrook
31St SE
N. L
Methodist
Hus
9Th Ave
William Harnish
S. S
35Th St
Donald R. Jarrert
Knox
Hollywood ‘Blvd
James R. Hartsee
Olivet
10Th St
Roger D. Patton
Ronald L. Hawkins
Sinclair Memorial
12Th Ave
Donald L. Ray
Westminster
2Rd Ave
John P. Woods
James D. Sawyer
United Church OF Christ
Associated Etc
Westi
First Baptist
Bill Bock
Rick Doerr
Tim Moore
Craig Sealls
Roger Wahrer
God and Country
First Congregational Church
Merrill Bakk
St. Paul Bible College
Minnesota
Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
First Evangelical United Brethren Church
Kyle Haselden
Christian Century
Iowa Council of Churches
Bruno Reinicke
Tweny
Second Street
Peoples Church
Bruce
Russeli
E. A. Smith
C.R
Cedar Book & Bible
3Rd St. SW
Otto Nuechterlein
Keystone
Ellen
Coe
Margaret Nettleton
York
Trinity Lutheran
1St Avenue
14Th Street
Education and Youth Center
Pastor E. Koberg
ST. Stephen's Lutheran Church
31St Street S
N. L. Wogen
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