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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1956
Page
7
The report shows over 100 million church members and 305 449 churches in the United States as of 1956. Protestants counted by full membership, Catholics baptized, Jews inclusive. pastors reach 222 018, total ordained 258 695. Average member giving across 41 bodies is $48.81, up seven percent from 1955.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a church meeting or committee report in Bedford and a change in leadership with references to Mrs Louis and Rev Da hing. Mentions of Newcomb, John t, committee chair, and North ation of Unita- appear garbled. no clear event date or full names.
A Sunday service schedule for a Connecticut church lists daily mass times and a note about an Orthodox or Christian observance. The text references parish events and local clergy, with scattered names and dates unreadable due to OCR issues.
Acton Center announces a public sale on Saturday September 22 at 10 a.m. at the service center. The event features many items for sale with a large committee led by Mrs. James Gates as chairman.
Carlisle church reports 43 members at Camp Fireside in Barrington NH and lists participants including John Swanson Edward Whitman Robert McAllister Ellen McAllister Laura Murray Kenneth Smallmah and William Shumway. The 7 PM service features a Christian film Missionary to Walker's Garage and pastor Rev. Robert B. Dempsey continues I John messages titled Faith Is the Victory centered on I John 1-6a. The senior choir resumes at 7 with midweek service at 7:45 and a poetry corner invites poems on Bible truth. Charles Massey returns Oct 7-9 for evangelistic series. public invited.
Rev Albert N Kaucher of the First Religious Society Unitarian led the Sunday service with The Gospel of Beginning Again. Flowers on the altar were donated by Winfield Ricker of Bedford in memory of his mother Mrs Sarah Ricker. Next Sunday at 10:45 Rev Kaucher will preach on Getting Down to Business.
Concord The Pioneer Girls Club and the Christian Service Brigade resume meetings this week in the Evangelical Free Church basement. Stockade and Battalion meet Mondays 7 to 8 30 pm with named leaders. Pilgrim and Colonist Pioneer Girls groups meet Saturday mornings or Tuesday evenings respectively with age appropriate activities and badges. All groups welcome youths from third grade to age 18 with emphasis on Christ centered character.
The First Parish Church in Stow will hold its annual Fall Fair on Saturday September 22 on the church grounds from 11 30 a m. Pony rides games doll carriage and bicycle parade will occupy the little ones and a food sale will help with supper preparations. Hamburgers hot dogs and candies will be available at the snack bar. Baby items children’s wear aprons flowers and Arts and Crafts exhibits will also be offered.
The Church School of the Trinitarian Congregation opens regular sessions Sunday September 16 in the new Christian Education Building. Older children in grades through 8 meet at 9 30 a m while nursery through grade 2 attend at 11 a m with morning worship. Registration is directed by William Smith and Mrs Ralph Webster and Mrs Roland Butterwell. Located at Walden and Hubbard streets.
A sermon recalling a biblical parable of a foolish farmer who trusted in wealth. The preacher cites three fatal mistakes on the last day of the man’s life: selfishness, seeking fulfillment in material goods, and assuming endless time. Emphasizes dangers of earthly riches and eternal habitation beyond temporary gains.
The Acton Quakers meet for worship Sundays at 8 pm at 489 Main Street Acton Center home of Donnell and Elizabeth Boardman. Clerk Winifred Barrett contact Acton 3 4360.
Rev Eric W Grimshaw leads morning worship at the Evangelical Congregational Church Acton Center on Sunday September 16 1945 The sermon titled Over There is delivered by Mr Grimshaw reflecting on wartime concerns and faith within the Young People's Church afternoon service noted as part of the morning schedule.
Rev Henry L Bird leads a new Episcopal mission meeting Sundays at 9 oclock in Bedford Town Hall starting this week. The arrangement invites local residents to attend and participate in early services and community outreach.
Congregational Rev. Marvin L. Derby pastor at 27 Great Road Bedford with organist Constance Terry at 52 Great Road. Sunday school 9:30 a m and worship service at 10:45 a m with sermon by the minister.
Rev. David G. Pohl leads the First Parish Unitarian Church service with Mrs. Adelaide Newcomb as organist. Gady School meets at 9 45 with worship service at 11 featuring sermon and special music.
St Michael’s Church announces Rev Harold Dermott pastor Rev A Flynn curate reside 154 Great Good Bedford. Organists listed Mrs John Fitzgerald and Bernard Flannery. Mass times 7 8 10 11 12 with Benediction after the 8:00 mass.
Lincoln Center parish lists morning worship at 9 30 and 11 00 with Sunday School at 9 30 and Pilgrim Fellowship at 7 00 p m in Bedford Street Lincoln. Rev Charles Marvin Styron leads with Mrs Thomas W McGrath organist and choir director.
St Joseph’s Church Lincoln Road South Lincoln led by Rev Walter F Donahue hosts Masses at 8 10 and 11 30 A M with Sunday School at 9 A M St Anne’s on the Field Concord and Mas Lincoln governed by Rev Morris Robinson and Morley Lush Organisers services at 8 A M Holy Communion. 10 A M Holy Communion and sermon first Sunday morning prayer and sermon at 10 A M Church School every Sunday and Nursery through Grade
A devotional line from Psalm 37 24 emphasizes divine aid and redemption for those who earnestly seek forgiveness. It frames repentance as ongoing, with God’s hand ever ready to uphold.
Wayland Masses set for Sunday at 7 30 9 and 11 with daily 7 30 a m. Baptisms available by appointment under Rev William J Carty pastor at Sudbury St Ann's Church.
Rev Robett Hurley pastor announces Sunday masses at 7 30 9 and 11 a m with Sunday school after the 9 a m mass. Services held in the upper hall at Our Lady of Fatima parish.
The Sudbury Methodist Church lists Pastor Rev Robert K Jones Jr with staff Edmund Bee minister of music Philip Co Putnam organist and Mrs Kenneth McMur as youth directors. Morning worship at 9 30 sermon When Angels Sing Sunday School reopens September 23 at 10 45 with L Roy Hawes general superintendent. Woman's Society officers meet tonight at 8 at the president Mrs J Wesley Broome home. Choir rehearsal is set for September 18 at 7 30 p.m.
Morning service at 9 30 am features sermon The Meaning of Spiritual by Rev James Hammond with Mrs James Greenawalt organist and Mr Robert Dods chair Sunday school and nursery at 9 30 am. Saturday 5 30 pm marks the first supper of the season.
Rev emt baddawebed preaches at Memorial Congreso Church on Sunday September 16 with a morning service theme Church School and a sermon titled A Word to the Teachers and Parents. Registration for nursery beginners and primary pupils follows 10 to 11. A 3 pm church picnic at Memorial Forest and 7 pm Pilgrim Fellowship discuss What Do We Want To Accomplish This Year. Tuesday September 18 at 3 pm Choral Group rehearsal at Mrs Copp's.
St Elizabeths Church announces a September schedule with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and Morning Prayer and Sermon at 9 30 and 11 a.m. A Sunday brunch opens September 2. A Women’s Guild meeting is set for September 19 at 10 30 and 2 30 pm with regular session.
A Carlisle church schedule lists Sunday mass at 9 30 a m with Rev Fr York and Unitarian Sunday School led by Rev Albert Kaucher Ph D. Sunday services include morning worship at 10 45 a m with Rev Robert Dempsey, organist Mrs Frances Whitman and choir director William Shumway. Evening services at 7 00 p m and a midweek service Thursday at 7 49.
Reverend Edward P. Daniels leads Concord First Parish in Concord with morning worship at 11 on September 16. Sermon title Our Greatful Praise. Organist Philip W. Trumbull and soloist L Frederick Kilham to perform.
St Bernarius Church in Monument Square lists Sunday mass at 7 9 30 10 and 11 30 with Rev John A York pastor Rev Edmund M Higgins curate Rev James H Connolly curate and Miss Esther Costello organist.
The Our Lady Help Of Christians church in West Concord lists Sunday masses at 7 8 30 10 15 and 11 30 o clock. Rev Lewis F Kearn is pastor Rev Thomas B Morgen curate Miss Helene Donahue is organist.
Mrs. Margaret Ridout organist leads 8 a m Holy Communion at Trinity Church Sunopy on September 9 with service and sermon. Guest preacher Rev Owen Thomas to deliver sermon.
Rev Edwin B Nylen will lead morning worship at 11 00 with a sermon titled Avoiding Tensions Mrs Nina Lind will be the organist The day features church school registrations for different ages at 10 30 and 11 00 Pilgrim Fellowship for high school students at 7 00 PM.
Reverend Hubert H. Barber of the Walden Street Trinitarian church leads morning worship at 11 with organist Whittredge Clark. the senior choir will sing and the minister's sermon is titled The Marks of Christian. A 7:30 p.m. fellowship meeting follows.
Rev Hyland Richmond pastors a Sunday schedule with 10 am Bible classes for all ages and a nursery for children up to three. Morning sermon at 11, evening sermon at 7 in the church.
Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45 Reading Room hours 10 am to 5 pm weekdays and 7 30 pm Wednesday Fr idays 9 pm Nursery provided for young children Reading Room at 24 Main Street Milldam Divine Mind’s triumph over materialism featured in Lesson Sermon from Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures passages read including Moses Joshua Elijah Elisha The Golden Text Psalms 81 10 Lord thy God who brought thee out of Egypt
The Youth Fellowship of the Evangelical Free Church plans an evangelistic meeting in North Ocean Connecticut next Friday September 21 led by Red Harper. On Saturday September 22 from 10 am to 12 noon the Pilgrim Division hosts the first fall gathering for girls in grades 3 through 6.
Maynard St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Glendale Street Maynard Rev C Thomas Katigas Pastor notes weekly activities including self study meeting workday camp Sutherland 60th birthday for Pastor Viljo Heiman Worcester special guild meeting postponed Sunday worship and Finnish service Suomi College Festival September 22 guest Pastor Douglas Ollila Jr of West Barnstable Mass with Bethany Sisters refreshments follow program.
St George's Church Episcopal Summer St opp High School Rev A E Gabriel Rector lists services for September 9 Holy Communion at 8 00 am Annual Flower Service and Sunday School registration 10 45 am Morning Prayer and sermon subject Courage Special parish meeting tonight Sept 6 urged attendance
Unitarian organized congregation led by Minister Paul E. Killinger schedules Sunday worship at 11 o'clock with church school at 9 45 for nursery and early grades. John Miner is church school superintendent and Charlotte Reynolds oversees a nursery kindergarten and first grade program.
Union Evangelical Church in Stow invites worshipers for Sunday morning service at 10 45 led by Pastor S Godlin Hall with Jessie Lewis as organist and Curtis Kendrick directing the choir Kalervo Hekkala to participate in the program.
Rov Frank Mrs Paul Paquet announce a time change for Sunday service at Gleasondale Methodist Church. The 10:30 a.m. start remains, with a note about the schedule adjustment and related greetings.
Rev Daniel E Riordan Pastor Betty Saganich Organist Mrs Ruth Kennedy Choir. Sunday masses listed 17 30 9 10 15 and 11 39 o clock. Daily mass at 7 o clock.
The West Acton Baptist Church lists Pastor Ronald H Noble organist June Hill choir director Waldo MacWilliams and Edward Bailey as superintendent. Services include Sunday school at 9 30 a m classes in sanctuary 120 a m to be allotted room then 10 45 a m nursery care and a farewell sermon Love is of the Essence. At 4 30 p m the dedication of the new educational and fellowship building is announced with invitation to worship and study.
Morning worship at 10 4 in South Acton at the Main and Central Streets church led by Rev. James D Hunt with minister.
The Rev Robert Burt conducts worship services every Sunday with a comet mentioned in connection to August. Details indicate regular Sunday gatherings and a monthly reference to a celestial feature aligning with summer events.
The Very Rev. Stephen Nyashevaky leads Sunday Divine Liturgy at 10 a m at St Casimin s Church Rev F Miaskiewics DCL says Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o clock Weekday masses at 8 a m Confessions at 3 and 7 o'clock Saturday.
Maynard St church announces summer programs led by Pastor Martin Kaija. Activities include a Bible Camp at Camp Pineshore July 22 to 29 for ages 7 to 12, Luther League Bible Camp July 29 to August 5 at Pineshore, and Vacation Bible School August 6 to 17. Phone contact and daily morning hours noted.
The Sunday school at Rudolf Shalman Synagogue located at 24 Acton Street Maynard runs from 9 a m to 2 noon each Sunday.
Assembly of God Church on Main Street at Riverbank Road led by Rev Guy E Mitchell posts Sunday school at 10:00 am Morning Worship at 11:00 am and Evening Evangelistic at 7:30 pm. District camp meeting runs from July 25 to August 7 with a change: no Sunday evening service on July 29.
Rev William J O'Brien Pastor Rev Michael D Sullivan Assistant Rev Gerard Creighton Anet Sunday masses 7 9 and TP o clock Lake Boone 10 o clock Parish masses daily at 7 a m Confessions Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 8 30 p m Novena services in honor of the Miraculous Medal every Wednesday evening at 7 30
Rev. Eino Hamalainen leads midweek devotional on Thursday September 13 at 7 30 p m followed by a Coffee Table hosted by Paul s Bakery Mr and Mrs Paul Poulson Sunday September 16 Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Worship Services at 11 a m Tuesday September 18 Martha Society meeting in the Vestry at 7 30 p m
The Maynard Methodist Church resumes Sunday School September 30 with Junior and Senior High at 9 45 and younger classes at 10 00. Morning Worship Service at 11 with sermon When Angels Sing Organ music includes Interlude Bach Intermezzo Handel and Triumphant March Saint Saens. An auction for the church building fund is planned for October 12 in Maynard. Call Rev Jones to arrange pickup of items from the cellar or attic.
Miss Marion L. Jones to play organ at 10 45 worship service with installation of Women's Fellowship officers and sermon by the pastor. Senior choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 30. Conference on The Total Task Saturday 10 to 3 45. Church school reopens September 23 at 9 30 a m.
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