Disestablishment Factions and Ecclesiastical Clash Spread
The piece argues that Erastianism faces mounting resistance across Scotland and England. It warns the Free Kirk seeks greater spiritual independence, while established churches resist. A declaratory Act and patronage changes loom, with clergy defying law and court rulings as Parliament may retreat from authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Kirk
Chalmers
Free Churches
Gladstone
Weekly Review
Simle
Anon Trevor
the Times
Looth
Hatcham
Disestablishment Debate at Welsh Liberation Meeting
A Welsh branch meeting of the Liberation Society convened at Chorlton Town Hall Manchester on Tuesday evening presided by J I Roberts. The assembled Welsh residents urged Church disestablishment and disendowment, denouncing state church ties and royal definers of faith while pledging to organize Welsh support for the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chorlton
All Saints
J. I. Roberts
Liberation Society
T. Gray
Manchester
Joseph Jones
Menai Bridge
Cloughford
David John
Anchester
Swansea
William James
B.A
Richard Roberts
J. F. Alexander
The
Hugh Rowlands
Solomon Murray
R. Roberts
E. P. Roberts
Dr. Rees
John Lewis
Herber Evans
T. Gee
Godebydd
Church of England
J. Gray
Salford
England
A. J. Parry
Wales
Davis John
John
BE. Epmunds
W. James
Conference at Nottingham Review Highlights Liberation Movement
A Nottingham Albert Hall conference chaired by EA Gripper discussed the Liberation movement. Wincut urged Liberal unity and patience before disestablishment, with action pledged. Woops proposed anti‑establishment lectures in villages and outreach to working men. Medley urged a kindly, principled approach as the gathering concluded with thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
Albert Hall
EA Gripper
Daily Express
Std
W. Wincut
Liberation Movement
Wright
Liberal Party
Beaconsfield
Wincut
Allesbrook
J. Sweet
Arnold Goodliffe
J. Williams
Rengis
W. Woops
Vilages
Stevenson
G. H. Mains
T. B. Astron
E. Medley
Wicerams
Mr Kearley Delivers Lecture in Cornwall
Mr Gee Kearley gave the first lecture in Cornwall on the Plea for Religious Equality in the Western Rooms. The Rev J Bamford presided before a large audience. A local committee was formed to advance the society’s work, with Mr A Fraser and Mr R Peter among speakers supporting the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearley
Cornwall
Launcestor
Gee. Kearley
J. Bamford
A. Fraser
R. Peter
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Mackonochie
Maidstone
Oliver Cromwell
Dunbar
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