Methodists Face Change and Unity in Conference Debates
Old hands warn against obstructive policy as storms recall past disputes. Dr Osborn and Dr Jobson draw sharp lines while Pope Arthur and Perks push toward tighter unity between pastors and laity. Punshon argues for broader, cooperative Methodism with steady evolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Osborn
Jobson
Osborn
Arthur
Pope
Perks
Church of Christ
John Wesley
Mr. Wesley
Admission of laity into Conference improves Methodism
The text notes past denominational individualism and aloofness from Nonconformists. It argues for laity admission into Conference to promote healthier influence within Methodism and advance sound political and ecclesiastical principles in the wider community.
District opens air meetings meet mixed reception across Leicestershire
Last week Gordon and supporters held six open air meetings in Leicestershire and Rutland amid bad weather and interruptions. Lectures drew large crowds despite heckling and beer disruptions, with praise for Reverend Lemon and others. Next events and renewed efforts encouraged by the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Hincich
Severa
Bester
Leicestershire
Rutland
Sheepshed
LoveHsro
Ward
M. Lemon
Loughboro
Oak Ham
Burt Lane
Buttercross
Stanyon
Leicester
Sutton and Skinner
Oakham
Barl Sutton
Lawrence
Keyworth
Hipwood
Buasy
Glover
Baptist School
Conne Downing
Resolutions of the Liberation Society on Education Act
The Daily News reports the Liberation Society condemns the 1870 Education Act as a step toward sectarian dominance. It argues that publicly funded denominational schools erode parental liberty and threaten national, nonsectarian schooling, urging sustained opposition and reform.
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Daily News of
Lords
Commons
Lord Halifax
Earl
Nottingham
England
Church of Rome
Committee of the
Liberation Society
Lord Sandon
Church of England
House of Commons
Commonwealth
Committee of Council On Education
Lord
Forster
Friends of
The
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