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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 12, 1872
Page
3
The discussion examined the Church of England shifting toward lay activity and tolerance for diversity in doctrine and worship. Speakers urged Episcopalians and Congregationalists to apply doctrine with courage, avoid overreliance on tradition, and limit state control of education to secular needs. The debate concluded with prayers and thanks to speakers.
The Christian Community marked its centenary at London Tavern Bishopsgate with Mr Robert Baxter presiding. The report showed 9,897 services 302,710 hearers and 208,515 tracts, aided by 130 members and 400 pounds outlay, all workers unpaid, yet Liabilities of 265 pounds 11s 9d.
After thanking the group for past labours the society resolved to erect a memorial hall to mark its centenary and urged fundraising. Rev. Wm Tyler and Rev. Mr Percival supported the plan noting the building would aid workers. Rev. Thomas Peck Stone moved thanks for the chairman and the meeting closed with a doxology.
Archdeacon Campbell and Rev E Nuttall of Kingston met Colonial Secretary Earl Kimberley to discuss Jamaica bishop salaries. The late Jamaica bishop spent years in England with a deputy in charge earning 1,600 pounds from an 8,000 pound church salary, raising questions about continued use of the Consolidated Fund. A 1868 act aimed to phase out this pay, but Jamaica Episcopalians seek to preserve a 3,000 pound claim amid ongoing controversy.
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