Commemorations Mark Openings and Anniversaries Across Churches
Rick Mansworth notes for The Cedars Chapel opening service on May 1 with Rev J O Harrison sermon. St James Hart prep for May 11 115th Orphan Working School sermon by Rev Newman Hall with a large child attendance. Augustine Reading honors Rev S C Gordon with a gold watch and silver tea service. Stockport welcomes Rev William Champness as co pastor with Rev A Clark at Wellington Road Church and Hazel Grove project.
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Rick Mansworth
Cedars Chapel
Hurndall
J. 0. Harrison
John
Watford
St. James’s Hart
Newman Hall
Orphan Working School
Haverstockhill
Augustine Congregational Church
Reading
S. C. Gordon
Stockport
William Champness
Wem
Congregational Church
Wellington Road
A. Clark
Clark
Hazel-grove Sheula
Wellington-road
Champness
Draft of Charter for Japan Reveals Religious Liberties
Correspondent transcribes an unpublished charter drafted in 1872 by Arinori Mori for Japan. The letter applauds Japan’s progress and religious liberty, praising Mori and Saneyoshi Sanjo, and notes English readers should peruse the clauses as a potential social and political edifice milestone. It mentions Edward Miall and Rochdale MP's parliamentary efforts.
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Iwakura
Japan
England
Europe
Arinori Mori
United States
Saneyoshi Sanjo
Edward Miall
M.P
Far East
Rochdale
Tam
J. Panton Ham
Evangelisation in Rome Aims for Evangelists Support
A visitor reports an Italian outreach led by Rev. J Wall spreading Protestant Bible distribution from Rome into towns around Frosinone. The writer urges Christian aid to fund an evangelist, noting Rome’s opening as a door for mission and detailing Wall's work and dedication.
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Rome
J. Wall
Frosinone
Italy
Papal Rome
Wall
Laurina
Bateman Brown
Religious Charter of the Empire of Dai Nippon
The Imperial Government declares religious liberty within its dominions and vows no law shall prohibit free conscience. It will not interfere with religious orders unless they conflict with state law, recognizing no religious institution over state authority.
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Dainiphon
Great
Japan
Dai Niphon
Empire
No Special Privilege for Religion in State Policy
A historical proclamation declares that education and seats shall be equally treated by local and national authorities, forbids religious titles granted by the State, and prohibits actions that promote religious animosity within the realm.
The Primate on Disestablishment
The Archbishop of Canterbury spoke to a Nonconformist deputation warning that disestablishment would not benefit them and suggesting the Church of Rome might gain an advantage. The article notes his high pay and social position as context for his stance.
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Canterbury
Church of Rome
Church of England
Nonconformists Resist Church State Ties
The writer contends that Nonconformists reject the linkage of church and state and will discuss the matter if pressed, arguing they view such ties as an evil rather than a blessing. They dismiss threats as idle and stand ready to debate the issue.
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Rome
Dulwich College Land Given Away Causes Debate
A letter to the Nonconformist questions the sale of Dulwich College land to fund a church at Lordship Lane. The writer asks whether the bequest to aid the poor includes tenants’ spiritual needs and warns that land and funds may be diverted from Alleyn’s founder’s intent, urging parliamentary scrutiny.
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Dulwich College
Alleyn
House of Commons
Lordship Lane
St. Peter's
West Dulwich
Lordshiplane
Lordship-lane
Lords Salisbury and Lyttelton on the Establishment
The letter argues aristocratic defenders of the Establishment now praise the people and anchor the Church of England. It notes Lords and dukes shifting from voter suppression to elevating worshippers, claiming the Establishment’s life rests on their devoted regard and influence for future generations.
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Lord Salisbury
Lord Lyttelton
Establishment
Church of England
Worcester
Stamford
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