Methodists face political meetings in modern era clash
A critical letter argues Wesleyan ministers should be free to attend political meetings while resisting a district resolution that bans ministers from political engagement. It contends the move risks ultramontane control and hurts citizenship rights amid changing church state relations and aging church practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
House of Lords
G. W. Olver
Rev. W. Arthur
Society For
Osborn
Church Defence Association
Rigg
H. W. Holland
London
Church of England
Sad Experience of a Clergyman by H J Dixon
A pamphlet from Rev H J Dixon vicar of Yarnscombe Devonshire recounts his clerical career from 1842, noting his Eton Oxford education and early curacy. The author reflects candidly on lessons learned during his years in the Established Church and the challenges faced by curates.
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W. Macintosh
H. J. Dixon
Yarnscombe
Devonshire
Dixon
Eton
Oxford
Clergy salaries and Church revenues face scrutiny in Parliament
The piece criticizes Church of England finances and bishop duties as Parliament weighs reform. It questions episcopal income affecting clergy and families and cites a Northamptonshire incumbent’s letter about modern reluctance to join the ministry. It lauds Dixon for exposing church administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Northamptonshire
Dixon
House of Lords
Clergymen and Nonconformist Chapels Legal Opinion
An opinion by counsel on whether Church of England clergymen may preach in Nonconformist chapels. Questions cover legality of preaching in licensed or unlicensed Nonconformist spaces, officiating at services, and the scope of attendance, with considerations of licensing, consent, and jurisdiction beyond England. The analysis discusses the Church of England as a framework under statute and common law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
W. H. Fremantle
St. Mary’s
Bryanston Square
Parker
City Temple
London
Fremantle
Benjamin Shaw
Fitzjames Stephen
Lady Huntingdon
Ireland
Scotland
Church of
America
Shaw
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Marshwood
Dorset
Whitchurch
Whitchurch Canonicorum
Salisbury
Denison
Canterbury
Exeter
Marquis of Lorne
Wilberforce
Ae Burgh
Mark Rolle
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