Methodist Conference Reorganizes Chaplaincy and Education
The conference discussed ministerial changes and a Chapel Committee plan for an assistant clerical secretary. It approved a gift of a 1200 seat chapel for Runcorn, debated education, Sabbath observance, and Sunday schools, and set new financial and staffing rules while planning next year’s assembly in Leeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Committee
Bedford
H. W. Houisanp
Thomas Hazlehurst
Runcorn
Joan Rattensury
J. Cuapuam
Samart Coxzy
B. Franxuano
B.A
RE. E. Jenkins
M.A
L. H. Wiseman
B. Gregory
Wiseman
Wesley
Friends of Sabbath
Joan CxuLow
H. W. Hotuano
General Education Committee
House of Commons
J. Ctuton
Scotland
Taunton College
Wesley College
Annual United Methodist Free Churches assembly closes in Sunderland
The Sunderland assembly of United Methodist Free Churches concluded last week with a lengthy debate Tuesday on ministerial salaries. The committee proposed raising the minimum salary for ministers in future, prompting discussion among delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Free Methodists
United Methodist Free Churches
Sunderland
Baptist Sustentation Fund Circular Seeks Support
A dated circular from July 24 1869 invites Baptist ministers and deacons across Britain to back a Sustentation Fund. It lists pledged subscribers and outlines rules for church contributions, committee structure, fund distribution, and annual meetings, aiming to sustain ministers’ maintenance through a democratic process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Churches of
Great Britain
Dear Brethren
Messrs
G. W. Anstie
Devizes
J. Benham
London
A. Brown
Liverpool
J. Cook
Bradford
York
A. B. Goodall
R. Harris
Leicester
W. Brock
J. P. Chown
H. Edwards
Torquay
G. Gould
Norwich
Dr. Sanders
A. Mursell
J. P. Mursell
T. G. Rooke
Frome
C. H. Spurgeon
J. Watson
Edinburgh
C. Williams
Southampton
The
Baptist Union
James Benham
S. RB
Patrison
Charles Williams
Cranbury-place
Opening of multiple new chapels in England and gatherings
Various chapels across England opened with large crowds and substantial fundraising. New Brompton’s Congregational church seats 600 with around 800 pounds left to liquidate. Offord Road Chapel welcomed Rev J C Jones amid crowded rooms and warm greetings. West Vale’s General Baptist chapel hosted Dr Sanders with two Sunday sermons, collecting 17 pounds 10s, and designs by Mr Horsfield with over 1,200 pounds raised toward an 1,800 pound cost. Accrington area hosts Baptist and other services with multiple pastors and tea meeting drawing about 280 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home and Foreign Mission Fund
Brougham Street
Marmaduke Miller
Timothy
Arnold
R. Bushell
J. Bevan
Wm. Reep
Baker
Friends of
Sunderland
Leeds
Lady Lane Chapel
E. Pearson
A. Hands
K. Ormrod
New Brompton
New Congregational Church
Kent
Orrorpd Road
Bannspury
J. C. Jones
Offord Road
West Vale
Halifax
Sanders
London
North Parade
Underwood
Chilwell College
Nottingham
J. Haley
Stainland
Horsfield
Cuurcch
Accrington
T. W. Tymms
C. Williams
Southampton
B. B. Davis
Haslingden
W. J. Jackson
Church
W. H. Wylie
Blackpool
J. Barlow
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the Baptist Sustentation Fund
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