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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1954

Page

6

Union Church Hosts Union Thanksgiving Service

West Concord The Union Thanksgiving service brings together all Protestant churches of Concord and West Concord. Held at West Concord Union Church on Wednesday evening November 24 at 8 o clock, it marks the fifth yearly evening gathering. Rev. Edwin B. Nylen leads. prayers by Rev. Robert H. Barber. scripture read by Rev. Highland Richmond. preaching by Rev. William H. Clark. Choirs combine under Mrs. Albert G. Lind. all are invited.

West Concord Union Concord West Concord Union Church Edwin B. Nylen Robert H. Barber Trinitarian Congregational Church Highland Richmond

Pioneer Girls Club and Brigade to Meet Next Week

Concord notes schedules for youth groups with Pioneer Girls Club for ages 8 to 14 meeting Monday at 6 45 PM at Evangelical Free Church and Christian Service Brigade for boys ages 8 to 14 meeting Tuesday at 7 PM. Midweek prayer service is Wednesday at 7 30 PM, and a Friday banquet at the parsonage at 6 PM followed by youth fellowship at 8 PM.

Concord Pioneer Girls Club Isrls Evangelical Free Church Christian Service Brigade

Anniversary Observed at Evangelical Free Church With Guests

The 24th anniversary of Evangelical Free Church was observed last Sunday afternoon with Rev. Jackson Derby of Roxbury Free Church as guest speaker. A large turnout attended with visitors from Waltham and Roxbury churches. Musical arrangements and fellowship followed.

Concord Evangelical Free Church Jackson Derby Roxbury

Youth and Senior Choir Rehearsals Schedule at Union Church

The West Concord youth choir rehearses Saturday at 10 AM and Sunday at 8 PM at Union Church. Mrs Nina Lind assists as organist for the thanksgiving service. Mrs J Fred Engebretsen directs the youth choir with piano by the pianist. A monthly standing committee meeting is set for Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the church parlors.

West Concord Union Church Nina Lind J. Fred Engebretsen

Brotherhood meeting at Dover Street Mission Boston

The Men's Brotherhood of the Evangelical Free Church will meet at the Dover Street Mission in Boston on Saturday evening at 7 o clock. Members should contact president Gardner Benson if planning to attend.

Concord Men’s Brotherhood of the Evangelical Free Church Dover Street Boston Gardner Benson

Woman's Association hosts Veterans Day meeting

The Woman's Association of Memorial Congregational Church in Sudbury held a November 11 meeting attended by many members. Rev. Robert Jones Jr spoke on Democracy and Communism, and Miss EF Dorothy Humes spoke on Social Action with Gordon College. Mrs. James L. Bartlett led devotions. Hostesses included Mrs. Thomas Hutchby and others.

Sudbury Woman's Association of Memorial Congregational Church James L. Bartlett Robert Jones, Jr Maynard United Co-operative Society Dorothy Humes Gordon College Thomas Hutchby Ellsworth Giddings Finley Miller

Whist at St Elizabeth’s Church Hall Saturday

A whist party with many prizes will be held Saturday night November 20 at 8 o clock in St Elizabeth of Hungary Church Hall West Acton. The Ac ton Catholic Women's Guild sponsors it with co chairs Mrs Lorraine Whitney and Mrs Nancy DeMars inviting the public.

West Acton St Elizabeth of Hungary The Acton Catholic Women’s Guild Lorraine Whitney Nancy DeMars

Heritage Sunday Observed at Concord Parish Church

First Parish Unitarian held Heritage Sunday with readings by Dr. William B. Bartlett Mrs Seabury T Short and Prof Walter G Whitman. Rev Dr Edward P Daniels led the service launching a building project. Dr Abigail Eliot spoke Sunday evening on Unitarianism.

Concord Heritage First Parish Unitarian Church William B. Bartlett Seabury T. Short Walter G. Whitman Edward P. Daniels Abigail Eliot Unitarianism

Planning Triduum At St Elizabeth Of Hungary Church

West Acton announces a triduum planned for December 6 to 8 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church ending with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Some churches hold midnight Masses on December 8 but Rev. Riordan says none will be held here. December 31 will be a day of fast and abstinence.

Acton St. Elizabeth of Hungary Niel F. Riordan

Mental Health Panel at Concord Woman's Parish Meeting

At the Concord event the Women’s Parish Association held a Monday panel on Mental Health Approach to Family Life in Concord. A book review followed on Tuesday morning and in the afternoon the King’s Daughters were hosted by Mrs Harold Tompkins and Mrs George C Jetter.

Concord Woman’s Parish Association King’s Harold Tompkins George C. Jetter

Men’s Club Meeting at Trinitarian Church Friday

Everett Broughton presided at the supper meeting of the Men’s Club of Trinitarian Congregational Church. Rothwell N. MacRae showed a film “Flying With Arthur Godfrey.” Guest speaker was Rev. Robert H. Barber, pastor.

Concord Trinitarian Congregational Church Everett Broughton Arthur Godfrey Rothwell N. MacRae Robert H. Barber

Couples Club 18 Organized at Bedford

The Couples Club of St. Michael's Church at Bedford elected officers led by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. McDonald as presidents. Other officers include Mr. and Mrs. Arthur St. Onge as vice presidents and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daigle as secretaries.

John F. Linehan, Jr Hunt Road Salvatore Albiani

New Minister Arrives to Lead Carlisle Congregational Church

Carlisle welcomes Rev Robert Dempsey former Union Evangelical Church pastor of Stow as the new pastor of the Congregational Church He and his family moved into the parsonage on Church Street Tuesday and he will preach his first sermon Sunday at 10 45 in the morning Parishioners had lacked a resident pastor for months since Rev W Walter Hall resigned to Danville Virginia

Carlisle Robert Dempsey Union Evangelical Church Stow Congregational Church Church Street W. Walter Hall Danville Virginia

Immortals topic at Concord church service and youth meetings

A lesson sermon on Mortals and Immortals was read at First Church of Christ, Scientist in Lowell Road. Junior and senior youth groups gathered Friday night and at Emma and Gardner Benson's home Rev Hyland T. Richmond delivered the message. A month mind Mass for Miss Margaret H. Hearn will be offered by Court Our Lady Help of Christians at Our Lady Help of Christians church Saturday at 8:30 AM.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Lowell Road Evangelical Free Church Emma and Gardner Benson Hyland T. Richmond Our Lady Help of Christians C.D.A Our Lady Help of Christians Church Margaret H. Hearn

Carlisle Grangers Report Busy Week Ahead

Local group notes a busy schedule with Tuesday meeting in Lincoln and a Past Masters event. Tonight will see first and second degrees at Westford, followed by similar degrees in Tyngsborough on Friday night.

Carlisle Carl Swanson Lincoln Westford Tyngsborough

Minister to preach at Union Evangelical Church

Mrs Roach reports Sunday services at Union Evangelical Church on November 21 will be conducted by Rev Chydé v Robbins of Princeton as a substitute while a permanent minister is sought.

Evening Service and Parish Dinner at St Elizabeth’s

Sudbury Sunday events include an 8 p.m. union Thanksgiving service at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church. A parish dinner follows, offering fellowship and worship.

Parish Notices for November 21 Morning Service and Union Service

Morning Prayer and Sermon at 10 a.m. Sunday School held at the Parish House. Evening program includes Young People at 6 p.m. and Union Thanksgiving Service at 8 p.m.

Memorial Service Notices for South Sudbury Congregational Church

Rev. Ernest Bodenweber Jr. and the Congregational Church of South Sudbury announce a memorial service on Sunday November 21 at 9 30 a m with Sunday School followed by a service at St Elizabeth's Episcopal Church.

Congregational Church South Sudbury Ernest Bodenweber, Jr St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church

Sudbury Methodist Church Announces Youth and Worship Schedules

Rev Robert K Jones Jr leads youth ministers while Rev and Mrs Richard Johnson serve as music minister and organist. Morning worship at 9 30 with sermon Be Ye Thankful. Sunday School groups meet in town hall and church spaces. Youth Fellowships planned at Maynard and Oakdale. Women’s Society meets December 2 at 2 00 pm. Christmas program planned. last week altar flowers memory of Harold F Bishop.

Robert K. Jones Richard Johnson Philip C. Putnam Kenneth W. Mururtry Sudbury Lower Town Hall L. Roy Hawes Methodist Maynard Methodist Church Oakdale Ruth Nelson Woman’s Society For Christian Service Granville Haley Harold F. Bishop Maynare Wisi Robert K. Jor Boy Scouts Forrest K. Howe Kalgh Es Union St. John’s BW K. Jones, Jr

Acton Society Meeting on PhENDS for Foe Worse Sun

Acton Society holds a meeting on Sundays at 8:00 p.m. at 480 Main St Acton Center. Clerk Winifred Barrett is listed with contact number Acton 3-4360 for details and attendance.

Donnell Elizabeth Boardman Main St Acton Center Winifred Barrett Acton

Harvest Home Service at Acton Congregational Church

Morning Worship at 10 45 with nursery. Sermon In Everything Give Thanks by Mr Grimshaw. Harvest Home. 7 00 Acton Junior High Fellowship and Acton Senior Fellowship at S Acton Congregational Church.

Evangelical Congregational Church Iy Warren Custance Grimshaw Acton S. Acton Cong

Carlisle Religious Society Church Service Schedule

The Carlisle religious society lists Sunday services at 9 30 a m and 10 45 a m led by Rev Brandoch with Supt i ark D Elliot R McFarland as choir director and Donald Lapham as organist.

Rev Brandoch Supt. I.ark D. Elliot R. McFarland Donald Lapham

Morning and Evening Services Noted

Morning Service at 10 45 a m with a guest preacher Evening service at 7 00 o clock confirmed This notice records worship times for the day with a guest preacher scheduled for the morning session.

Thanksgiving contemplation on God's creation and providence

The sermon notes praise God as Creator and Sustainer, urging trust in divine provision. It cites Job and Psalms, reflects on the order of creation, nature’s cycles, and the hope that earthly resources like uranium aid peace rather than harm. Jesus is cited teaching God as Father attentive to human needs.

God St. Charles Avenue New Orleans Jesus

Bedford Church of Christ announces Sunday services

Congregational Rev. Marvin L. Derby presides with Mrs Leia Take as organist. Sunday school meets at 9 30 with worship service at 10 45 featuring a sermon by the minister.

Church OF Christ Congregational Marvin L. Derby Bedford Leia Take Great Toad

First Parish Unitarian Church Service Notes

Rev. David C. Pohl presides with Mrs Adelaide Newcomb on organ. Sunday school meets at 9 45. Morning service at 11 o clock features a sermon and special music.

David C. Pohl Adelaide Newcomb

St Michaels Church Service Schedule and Staff Listings

Catholic Rev. William E Kerrigan pastor with residence at 154 Great Road Bedford. Mrs John Fitzgerald organist and Bernard Flannery organist. Mass times 7:30, 8:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a m. Benediction follows the 8:30 mass.

ST. Michaels Church Catholic William E Kerrigan Great Road Bedford John Fitzgerald Bernard Flannery

West Acton Parish Mass Times Set by Riordan

St Elizabeth of Hungary parish announces Mass schedule with Rev Daniel F Riordan as pastor. Daily mass at 7 o clock and weekend Masses at 7 30, 9 and 11 30 o’clock with Betty Saganich organist and Ruth Kennedy choir director.

ST. Elizabeth of Hungary Daniel F. Riordan Betty Saganich Ruth Kennedy

Thanksgiving Sunday At West Acton Baptist Church

West Acton Baptist Church announces Thanksgiving Sunday events led by Rev. Ronald Noble with Nursery care and a sermon On Being Thankful at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. High School class at noon and youth fellowships in the evening. A Thanksgiving Service sponsored by Acton Protestant Churches is set for Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. in South Acton.

West Acton Acton South Acton

South Acton Universalist Church Sunday Schedule

The South Acton Universalist Church at Main and Central Streets announces worship at 10 45 a m with Sunday School at 10 45 a m and a High School session at 9 45 a m led by Minister James D Hunt.

Universalist Church Cor Main and Central Streets James D. Hunt

Sudsbury Progress on Community Service Goal

Shaina states Red Fe and Garry share the burden of Community Service. He emphasizes continuing efforts to reach the group’s goal in the current period.

Sudsbury Red Fe Shaina Garry

Reverend Clark Leads Sunday Service Schedule at Church

Rector Rev Wm H Clark preaches at 11 a.m. with morning prayer and church school. Mrs Margaret Ridout plays organ. Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Church School available during 9:15 and 11:00 services. Evening Young People's Fellowship at 7 p.m.

Wm. H. Clark Margaret Ridout Young People’s Fellowship

St Leana rd's Church Masses Listed for Sunday

Sunday masses at 7, 8 30, 10 and 11 30 are scheduled at St Leander's Church. Rev Jo eelle Pastor ev John H Connoty Curate Edmund M Hig Curate Miss Esther Costelle Organist listed for service times.

ST. Leanard’s Church Pnument Square Jo Eelle Ev. John Edmund M. Hig Jamés H. Connoty Esthér Costellé

Parish Mass Schedule at West Concord Catholic Church

Rev. Lewis F. Kearn pastor conducts Sunday Masses at 7, 8 30, 10 15 and 11 30 with organist Miss Helene Donahue.

Gun Lad Christians Cnunee West Concordatholic Lewis F. Kearn Miss Helene, Donahue

Sunday Church Schedule Details at Conanthan Tonal Church

On November 21 the church hosts Junior Choir rehearsal at 9 a.m. Church School for grades 3-8 begins at 9:30 with Mrs. Ralph Hemenway as superintendent. Nursery Church School opens at 11 a.m. Morning Worship follows with a sermon titled All That We Have Done. The pastor is Srédge Clark. Robert Bee serves as organist and waiters assist.

Evangelical Free Church Service Schedule

Pastor Rev Hylarid Richmond leads morning worship at 10 15 with a sermon on Frue Gratitude. An evening gospel service at 7 30 features a sermon titled The Greatest Needs of the World. All ages welcome on Sunday November 21.

Evangelical Free Hurch Crev Hylarid Richmond Echidel

Parish Announcement From Concord Morning Worship

The Rev Edward P Daniels D D of Concord leads Sunday service at 11 am with organist Philip W Trumbull. Morning worship features a sermon on the subject Forget Not by the minister.

FIRST Parisa OV Concord Edward P. Daniels D.D. Léxizigion Philip W. Trumbull

West Sru Union Church Services Notice

Reverend Edwin B Nylen preaches at 11 am in morning worship. Mrs Nina Lind plays organ. Church school runs grades 1 to 8 with Harry W Hansen as superintendent. Senior choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 45 p m.

West Sruno Union Edwin B. Nylen Nina Lind Harry W. Hansen

First Church of Christ Scientist Concord Service Details

Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45. Testimonial meeting Wednesday evenings at 8 Reading Room hours 10 am to 5 pm weekdays holidays excepted Wednesdays to 7 30 pm Fridays to 9 pm Nursery provided for young children Attend to hear the lesson sermon Soul and Body from Psalms 42 11 and Science and Health passages by Mary Baker Eddy shown to restore harmony and peace of mind.

First Church Christ, Scientist Concord Milldam Christian Science Mary Baker Eddy God

Watmoughs Travel Across the Atlantic Ties

Mr and Mrs Jamey Watmough of Providencé emphasize frequent crossings between continents. The couple, native Britons, have completed multiple trans Atlantic journeys totaling twenty five crossings while living in Providence.

Providencé R. J Jamey Watmough Providéncé

Saint Bridget's Catholic Parish Mass Times and Services

Maynard St Castmins and Saint Bridget's parish announce Sunday Mass at 9 and 11 oclock with weekday services at 8 and 7 am. Confessions Saturdays 3 to 5 and 7 to 8:30 pm. Sunday masses listed and Miraculous Medal novena every Wednesday at 7:30 pm.

ST. Bridgets Cmargh William J. Oretea Bentéy Micheál D Swifivar Gerard CreieYton Lake Bootie

Union Congregational CRC Thanksgiving and Faith Notices

Dr B Paul Pardy Pastoy and Marion Jones lead services at Union Congregational CRC with baptisms and special music. Announcements include a Thank Offering for Morgan Memorial, a church fair on Nov 18, youth fellowships, and a United Thanksgiving Service at Finnish Lutheran on Nov 24 inviting all.

Union Congregational Crc B. Paul Pardy Marion L. Jonés Old A. Merriam Direttor Morgan Memorial Sterling L. Williams Belmont Hhoir

Parish Dinner After Liturgy at Hastings Street Parish

An after liturgy parish dinner will follow services at the Parish on Hastings Street. Chaplain JD will lead the event with worship and fellowship. Visitors are welcome to attend and join at 11:00 a.m.

Anid Hasting St Ip mi Fo & Chaplain JD Sunda E Alwaye

Thanksgiving Services and Church Activities Noted Across Walnut Street

Readers on Walnut Street receive a roundup of church events including worship at 11:00 a.m. led by Rev. Robert Jor and offerings by Mrs. Henry Kytolg, with youth ministries and Sunday School classes listed. Numerous groups plan meetings and potlucks through November with choir rehearsals and parades of scouts and youth organizations noted.

Walnut Street Henry Kytolg

Lutheran Church Glendale News Calendar of Services

Schedule of worships, rehearsals, and services at the Lutheran church in Glendale including English and Finnish sermons, Sunday school, nursery, communion, and a united Thanksgiving service led by Rev. Jones with participation from multiple congregations and a St. Johns chorus.

Utheran Glendale Street Bethany Sisters Union St. John’s Luth United Service Union Congregational Methodist St. John’ S St. John’s Men’s Chorus

The First Breath Church Organized 7700

Mr Paul E John Md Church and Miss Marjorie Warren lead church events. Church school at 9 45 and 11 00. Morning worship at 11 00. Offer hour on the first Friday monthly at 10 30.

Paul E John Md Marjorie Warren

Church Services and Activities Schedule

Rev. Robert Dempsey pastor Miss Jeusté Léwis organist. Sunday service 9 30 seat 10 48 morning work Christident Endeavor 6 30 p.m. Evening Service 7 30 p.m. Thursdays Cottage Prayer Meeting 7 30 p.m.

Umon Ya Pcentans Stow Robert Dempsey Jeusté Léwis Christidén Endéavor

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