Congregational Union considers enlarged Home Mission plan
The Derby Conference approves a reformed scheme to form a Home Missionary Society uniting county associations under a central council not exceeding 200. It would receive funds from counties and distribute lump sums to local societies, aiming to strengthen Congregationalism and unite robust and weak parts of the land. The plan has drawn criticism for centralisation but gains support from leaders hoping for broader practical union.
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Hannay
The
Congregational Union
Derby
Government and Their Unsold Livings Sellings Ironclad Plans
The Admiralty could not fund an ironclad from sale of ten Greenwich Hospital livings offered by public tender in eight lots. None were sold as bids were not accepted, amid criticism of political inconsistency and speculation in ecclesiastical property.
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Admiralty
Greenwich Hospital
Humshaugh
Binbutam
Wark
Bellingham
Thorneyburn
Greystead
Paston
Alston
Northumberland
Cumberland
Vernon Lushington
Home Secretary
Cross
Leatham
Earl of Derwentwater
The Queen at Gairloch and the Parish Church Controversy
In a harsh critique, the Edinburgh Daily Review attacks Queen Victoria for skipping Sunday worship at the Gairloch parish church, condemning her conventicle on a loch island and highlighting the stark attendance gap between the Established Church and Free Church in Ross-shire. It praises Rev. Mr. Mackenzie's faithful ministry amid declining parish support and questions the National Church's role in the region.
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Edinburgh Daily Review
Fraser
Manchester
Mackenzie
Gairloch
Manchester Town Hall
Scotland
Maree
Beadle
Ross-shire
Gainoch
Sutherland
Caithness
Applecross
Poolewe
Lord Middleton
Plockton
Lochcarron
Duncraig
Rossshire
Tarbet
Kintail
Kilmair
Glenshiel
Government sale of livings to fund church endowments debated
The article notes that half the proceeds would go to a state department while the rest would augment Church of England endowments. It condemns the plan as would increase church riches, calling it a national injustice. Livings are withdrawn for now, with hope the Admiralty may offer them again and Parliament may weigh the proceeds.
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Church of England
Admiralty
Bishop of Peterborough objects to Society of the Holy Cross
The Bishop of Peterborough writes to the Guardian denying support for the Society of the Holy Cross in middle class education. He cites the book The Priest in Absolution and its sacramental confessional rules as Romeward. He urges members to sever ties or face public suspicion of approval.
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the Palace
Peterborough
Canon Lowe
Society of the Holy Cross
Lancing College
Church of Rome
Church of England
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