Conference approves funding for chapel expansion program
The secretary reported loan fund growth from 10 000 to over 20 000 and hoped to reach 50 000 in a decade. Six gentlemen have contributed over 24 000 in fifteen years. Resolutions urged 100 new chapels in five years, annual returns, triannual collections for non aided congregations, and formation of local auxiliaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Crosby
Ll.b
Derby
A. Common
Sunderland
John Finch
Tunbridge Wells
J. Grimwade, Esq
Ipswich
T. G. Horton
Wolverhampton
Mr. Grimwade
Faithful preachers or worldly careers in the Free Church
A reader argues most new ministers are earnest in proclaiming Jesus, though some stray. The writer contends publishers a bias toward business success demeans religion and urges zeal, urging substitutes for nonchalant pastors who lack soul-winning drive.
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Jesus
Christ
The Congregational Ministry Letter to the Editor
A reader advises aspiring ministers to consider calling to ministry beyond traditional paths. He cites Baptist and Congregational cases where lay preachers serve or a young farmer leads a church. The note highlights evangelistic agency and a Birmingham town pastor who is also an architect, urging talent to pursue ordained ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Ministry
Son
New York Independent
Northern Baptist Association
Birmingham
Christ
Ministerial incomes and needs in Congregational churches
A speaker argues that many young men enter the ministry against better advice and face inadequate salaries. He urges ministers to pursue dual vocations, unions to fund relief, and colleges to admit candidates cautiously to prevent poverty among pastors.
Translation of the Scriptures Proposal for Free Churches
Letter urges the Congregational Union to publish an amended Bible for their churches and retain the present text where correct, arguing free churches can act without Establishment approval. Details Burdett Road mission church in Stepney, financial strain, a 300 child Sunday school, and appeal for support from readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Free
Congregational Union
Congregational Church Extension in East London Appeal
A letter requests readers’ attention to an advertisement inviting contributions for a bazaar in October for Burdett-road Congregational Church Stepney. The church is a branch of Old Stepney Meeting opened about two years ago and a congregation is gradually growing.
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Burdett-road Congregational Church
Stepney
Old
Caution to Church Rate Abolitionists
Letter warns opponents of church-rate abolitionists about a circular by Mr. Hickmott of Staplehurst seeking aid to emigrate to Canada. The writer disputes aiding his cause while noting inquiries persist and states personal belief Hickmott’s church-rate suffering does not justify assistance. Sent from Serjeants’ Inn on July 28.
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Hickmott
Staplehurst
Canada
Science Education For Industrial Classes Is Endorsed
A House of Commons select committee reports on science instruction for industry. It urges reconstituting endowed schools as science schools, funding advanced science institutes, and establishing centers of industry with state aid. Proposals include higher teacher salaries, amended Public Libraries and Museums acts, degrees at Oxford and Cambridge, and more fellowships in natural and moral sciences.
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House of Commons
Public Libraries and Museums
Oxford
Cambridge
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Burdett Road
Kennedy
London
India-road
Congregational Church
Serjeants’inn
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