United Church of Christ Formation Unites Two Denominations
Two historic Protestant bodies, the Congregational Christian churches and the Evangelical and Reformed Church, will merge in Cleveland on June 25 to form the United Church of Christ. The new body will total about 8,200 local churches and 2.1 million members, with governance blending local autonomy and central oversight.
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United Press
Washington
Cleveland
America
Christaan
New England
United Church of Christ
U. S
Congregational Church
Salvation Army To Graduate Bible Students
Graduation exercises for the Vacation Bible School will be held on the lawn at the Salvation Army 208 N Mercer St at 7 p m tomorrow. The program includes demonstrations by the classes and a display of work by the members. The school ended last Friday after a two week period of instruction.
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Salvation Army
N. Mercer St
North
Mercer Street
Young People’s Legion
Vacation Bible School
New Minister At Wampum Appointed in Meadville
Rev. William F. Metz of New Castle was named minister of the Wampum Methodist Church after the Erie Conference closing in Meadville on June 16. He succeeds retired Rev. D. J. Blasdell and was among seven new deacons ordained by Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke. Metz, long pastor at Punxsutawney churches, attends Wesley Theological Seminary in Maryland and will serve weekends, with his first sermon tomorrow.
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William F. Metz
New Castle
Wampum Methodist Church
Erie
Meadville
Metz
D. J. Blasdell
New York
Lloyd C. Wicke
Pittsburgh
W. Va
Sherret
Watersonville
Punxsutawney
Wesley Theological Seminary
Westminser
Christian Church Honors Mrs. Johnson on 80th Birthday
The First Christian Church will honor Grace Johnson of 221 E Moody Ave on her 80th birthday with a church observance called Mrs Johnson Day. She has led civic and religious work, serving as president emeritus of the YWCA and longtime president of the Community Chest board.
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First Christian Church
Grace Phillips Johnson
E. Moody Ave
Daily Bible School Ends Current Session
The annual Daily Vacation Bible School at First Presbyterian Church Jefferson and Falls Streets ended yesterday with a program and picnic. Director Mrs. Charles H. Magill oversaw an enrollment of 127 students, the largest in years, with 59 earning perfect attendance.
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First Presbyterian Church
Jefferson and Falls Sts
Charles H. Magill
John R. Chamberlain
William Patterson
William Blews
Gaylord Davis
Joseph Weller
Donald F. Kidd
Leo B. O‘loughlin
William W. Pfeiffer
John P. Rea
Gene Stone
Paul Papenhausen
Ralph Ramsey
Janice Kay Smith
Women’s Missionary Society Holds All Day Meeting
The Women's Missionary Society met Thursday in St. Paul's Lutheran parish hall with a sandwich luncheon and sewing for Passivant Hospital Pittsburgh in the morning. Mrs. Ralph Carroll led the program on world literacy. Mrs. James Brest presided during business. A report covered Camp Lutherlyn retreat June 7-9 with United Lutheran Women of Pittsburgh Synod in session. Another all day meeting is slated for July 18 in the church.
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Women’s Missionary Society
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Passivant Hospital
Pittsburgh
Ralph Carroll
James Brest
Camp Lutherlyn
Prospect
United Lutheran Women of Pittsburgh Synod
World Christians Now One Third of Global Population
A United Press survey shows Christians comprise about one third of the world population. Although Christianity remains the largest faith, its growth lags behind overall population expansion.
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United Press
Methodist WSCS Reorganizes With Music and Elections
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church held afternoon and evening sessions for circle reorganization. Members elected leaders and treasurer, enjoyed solo and piano performances, and set dates for future meetings.
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Women's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Dallas Sloan
George Morris
Charles Goodman
Mary Jane Goodman
Elise
Beethoven
Patty Lockley
Judy Laurell
James Whitcomb Riley
Betty Sturgis
Judy Sturgis
Ma Senut
Linda Laurell
Neva Moore
Alfred Robins
WSCS
Tifereth Rabbi Attends Jewish Conclave in Fallsburg
Rabbi Israel Poleyeff of Tifereth Israel Congregation will travel to Fallsburg New York for the Rabbinical Council of America annual convention June 24 to 27. The council includes over 700 Orthodox rabbis and will feature Dr Samuel Belkin of Yeshiva University. Poleyeff serves on several council committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Poleyeff
Tifereth Israel
Rabinical Council of America
Fallsburg
N. Y
Rabbinical Council of America
Samuel Belkin
Yeshiva University
Poleyeff
1956 plans mark Charles Wesley 250th birthday
The World Methodist Council the Association of Methodist Historical Societies the Council of Bishops the Hymn Society of America and other agencies plan commemorations. Hymn festivals using exclusively Wesley Hymns are planned. December 29 marks the 250th birthday anniversary of the poet preacher.
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Charles Wesley
Sweet Singer of Methodism
World Methodist Council
The
Association of Methodist Historical Societies
Council of Bishops
Hymn Society of America
Wesley
Happiness Found in Giving Not Receiving, Says Christ
A moral reflection argues happiness stems from giving and serving others rather than taking or being served. It quotes Christ, who declared that greatness comes to those who serve. The message urges selflessness and helpful action as the path to fulfillment.
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Christ
Rev Gladis Celebrates 15th Priesthood Anniversary
Rev. Gladis marked his fifteenth year in the priesthood with a dinner hosted by St. Micheal Church parishioners. Speakers included Rev. James F. McBride, Rev. Joseph Kopecky, and Dr. Cc. H. Whalen. Gifts from the Holy Name Society and Slovak groups were given. Cassandra Cipriani offered a spiritual bouquet from students.
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Albert Gladis
St. Micheal Church
James F. McBride
St. John the Baptist Church
New Castle Hospital
Joseph Kopecky
St. Elizabeth
St. Wenceslaus
Pittsburgh
Cc. H. Whalen
Father Gladis
Holy Name Society
Slovak Club
Laymen's Group Plans Dinner at Ewing Park
Final plans for the laymen’s tureen dinner at Ewing Park on June 28 at 6 p.m. will be made at a Monday meeting at 7 30 p.m. in the First Methodist Church. Rev Oliver Stang of McKessport Presbyterian Church is the speaker. Jonathan Jacobs leads the sponsoring group.
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Ewing Park
First Methodist Church
Oliver Stang
McKessport Presbyterian Church
Jonathan Jacobs
St John Lutheran Bible School To Present Program Tomorrow
The Daily Vacation Bible School at St John s Lutheran Church will present a program for 75 pupils at 3 30 p m tomorrow in the church. A Gaston Park picnic is planned for today. Supervisor Mrs E Mauldin and teachers Mrs Lillian Washington Mrs Miner Daniels and Mrs Rosa Taylor led the session with assistants Flora Williams Gertrude Upshaw Mrs Eleanor Threats Mrs Bertha Dunlap and Mrs Rene Brock.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
Gaston Park
E. Mauldin
Lillian Washington
Miner Daniels
Rosa Taylor
Flora Williams
Gertrude Upshaw
Eleanor Threats
Bertha Dunlap
Rene Brock
Slippery Rock To Conduct Conference
Three well known ministers will headline the 29th Western Pennsylvania Interdenominational Bi-Conference set for June 23 to 30 at 7 45 p m in Slippery Rock Pennsylvania. Rev John D Tate of Hamilton Presbyterian Baltimore MD Rev James Carroll Buffalo NY and Rev R L Stevenson Barrington Bible College professor lead the talks with music by the Houghton College Trumpet trio. Prayer services run nightly at 7 15 except Sunday and films follow the evening services at 9 p m.
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Western Pennsylvania
Presbyterian Church
Slippery Rock
John D. Tate
Hamilton Presbyterian Church
Baltimore
Tate
Dominican Republic
James Carroll
D.D
Central Presbyterian Church
Buffalo
N. Y
Carrol
Council of Churches of
Erie County
R. L. Stevenson
Providence Barrington Bible College
Stevenson
Houghton College
Word of Life
Minister Named To Two Churches At Eri Annual Conference
At the Savannah charge the West Pittsburg Methodist Church will be served by Rev. Robert B. Withers who also ministers Christ Methodist Church. Service times shift: Christ Church worship 10 25 a.m. church school 11 15 a.m. West Pittsburg worship 9 a.m. church school 10 15 a.m. and M Y F 6 30 p.m.
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Eri
West Pittsburg
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Union Baptist Woman's Day Program in Church
A special Woman's Day program will be held at Union Baptist Church with Rev. Cornelius Moore presenting "Priceless Woman" at the 11 o'clock Sunday service. A pew rally is set for 3 30 p m with Evangelist Ollie Johnson as guest speaker followed by a tea in the social rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Baptist Church
Cornelius Moore
Ollie Johnson
God Is Able A Weekly Religious Message
A devotional notes that God is able to save from eternal peril, keep believers secure, and satisfy the deepest needs. It cites Hebrews 7 25 Jude 24 Isa 55 1 2 and Jesus words about living water to urge trust in God the savior and keeper.
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Hell
David
Jesus
Elder Threats to Speak at Mahoning Avenue Church
Elder Shepherd Threats, pastor of Ebernezer Church of God in Christ, will be guest speaker at Mahoning Avenue Church of God in Christ Sunday afternoon. The 3 PM service will mark the anniversary of Pastor Rev. James Blackwell.
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Shepherd Threats
Ebernezer Church of God In Christ
Mahoning Avenue Church of God In Christ
James Blackwell
Revival ends with Jimmie Nicodemus at Gos pel Church
Ellwood City’s Jimmie Nicodemus will speak and sing at the final revival meeting. The service is set for 7 45 p m at the Gos pel Church located at E Long and Cunningham Aves.
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Jimmie Nicodemus
Ellwood City
The
Gospel Church
Church Notices Hit This Week’s Local Columns
Church notices list service times and pastors for Baptist Second North and Norris Way. Bethel Voganoff, St. Paul’s, Holy Trinity Polish Catholic, First Congregational, First Christian, Episcopal Trinity Falls, Lutheran Bethany, St. John’s, Christ-E, Trinity Ray Street, St Paul’s Jefferson Grant, Croton, Epworth, First Jefferson North, Missionary Alliance, Hoover Heights Tabernacle, Salvation Army, Christian Assembly, Presbyterian First Jefferson Falls, West Central, Church of Truth, First Clen Moore, Highland U P, Second County line Milton Street with pastors and sermon topics for Sunday worship, Bible School, and evening services.
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Baptist Second
North
Norris Way
R. C. Kay
Bible School
Robert Durham
W. H. Harris
Aliquippa
Ibethel
Voganoff
Washington St
George W. Meadows
G.A.R.B
ST. Paul’s
W. North St
L W. K. Hawkins
Raymond McHenry
T.W
Christian
First Congregational
Reynolds St
Wilson Spencer
First Christian Church
Samuel L. Fleming
John V McWilliams
Clen Moore
Albert
Robert H Mayo
Milton St
George W. Henderson
Ithe Builders Group
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Evangelical
Louis Cassels
National Council of Churches
Massachusetts Council of Churches
State Crime Commission
Massachusetts
Washington Cathedral
Francis B. Sayre
Episcopal Church
Church OF Christ
J. M. Kennedy
Earl E. Collins
Harlansburg
Gospel Tabernacle
Christian Missionary Alliance
Pearson Street
George Jones
Avery Rigby, Jr
Howard Hicks, Jr
Alliance Youth Fellowship
Harry Karns, Sr
Rosalie Kalajainen
Mildred Gamble, Jr
Love Is
John
God
Calvary Independent Church
Moody Ave
Delaware
Howard V. Sartell
the Gospel Hour
Wampum
William F Metz
Christian Church
Johnson
St. Paul's
WMS
Church of Your Choice
Proermal Deposit Insurance Corp
Ist Methodist Wscs
Tifereth
Gladis
St. John Lutheran Bible School
Church
Sunshine Magazine
Robert B. Withers
Union Baptist Woman's Program
Bethel Baptist Church
Carl Bender
Kadesh-Barnea
Evangelistic
D.V.B.S
Chappell’s
First Pentecostal Church Assemblies of God Pearson At
Epworth
Young Peoples
Holy Trinity
Miller
S. Jefferson St
Daniel D. Driscoll
Trinity
Lutheran - Bethany
Sutton St
T. C. Scheifele
ST. John's—Highland
Fairfield
W. E. Fruth
Christ — E Washington
Beckford
Missouri Synod
H. Poellet
B. D
Methodist
Croton
Croton Ave
Henry A Morris
William Emerick
God's
Butler Ave
Lynn A. Shindledecker
Jefferson & North St
Missionary Alliance
Hoover Heights Tabernacle
Morris
Moorehead
S. New Castle
Boro
H. M. Rambo
Mt. Zion
D.v.bs
Pentecostal Christian Assembly
Taylor St
Vincent A. Riniti
Presbyterian First
Jefferson and
Falls Streets
Church OF Truth
McGoun Hall
E. Washington St
E. Guthrie
James H. Anderson
United Presbyterian
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Abel Napodano
Northside
Abel
Napodano
Melvin Polding
Joseph
Terilizzi
Latter Rain Church
East Long Ave
H. K. Hartsuff
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