Clergyman Gregg Seeks Separation Over Ridsdale Case
The Rev Dr Gregg, vicar of East Harborne, announced intent to sever ties with the Church of England after the Privy Council Ridsdale ruling. He warned against sacral vestments and eastward celebration, plans to lead a new congregation using an amended liturgy and revised Book of Common Prayer.
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Gregg
East Harborne
Privy Council
Ridsdale
Birmingham Post
Hell
Bennett
Latimer
Cranmer
Ridley
Church of England
Calvary
Gentleman
Lord Jesus Christ
Dr. Gregg
Canon M'Neile
Friends of
E. V. Bligh
Eden
Rome
Council of the Church Association
Saturday Review
Exeter Reredos
Liddell
Lord Penzance
Judicial Committee of the
Troubles Ahead for the Established Church Stated
The remark points to severe difficulties looming for the Established Church beyond the Judicial Committee. The statement stresses the gravity of forthcoming troubles and implied institutional strain.
Disestablishment Movement Conference in Glasgow
A Glasgow meeting of Liberation Society supporters at Greyfriars Hall drew clergy and laymen from United Presbyterian, Congregationalist, and Evangelical Union churches. The opening speaker urged reorganising the Scottish branch, arguing citizens across the UK share concerns about establishment and that a separate Scottish society could unite efforts for reform.
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The
Liberation Society
Greyfriars United Presbyterian Church
North Albion Street
Glasgow
United Presbyterian
Congregationalist
Evangelical Union Churches
Brunton
J. Dick Peddie
Edinburgh
Clairman
Scotland
Free Church
Christ
Old Church of Scotland
Hear
United Kingdom
Church of England