United Church outlines home and overseas missions
Highlights from the Fourteenth General Council describe home missions following moving populations into new work areas, sustaining communities after disasters, and unifying diverse groups in cities. Overseas missions stress self government, adult-to-adult relations, and evangelization by laymen to spread Christian principles beyond traditional clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Council
Canada
United Church
Churches of All Nations
United
Kagawa
Christ
Christian Church
Ministerial Association elects Rev J Joice president
The Inter-Mountain Ministerial Association met in Gilbert Plains at Rev W T Marchant’s home on Tuesday Oct 17. Rev J Joice of Grandview was elected president with Rev Thos Thurlow of Gilbert Plains as secretary treasurer. A committee including Thurlow and Lloyd Cornish was named to explore securing religious films for the district. Mrs Marchant hosted and was thanked by retiring president Dr J Carlyle Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Mountain Ministerial Association
Gilbert Plains
W. T. Marchant
J. Joice
Grandview
Thos Thurlow
Treas
J. Carlyle Parker
Youth for Christ organized at Roblin
Between thirty and forty people from various denominations attended the meeting at Rev. Lloyd Cornish's home to organize Youth for Christ. Plans for winter films and rallies include musical entertainment singspiration and messages by Western Canada Youth Workers to promote vital Christianity and develop local talents into Christian channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Cornish
Canada
Religion is News in the General Council Thoughts
A Commissioner lists thoughts on faith and business ties with a Christian man, explaining why faith matters and why he seeks to share his findings. The note frames religion as news and emphasizes broad church unity rather than promotion of a single denomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Council
J.C.P
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woods Workers
Ontario
Quebec
National Employment Service Office
Federal Department OF Labour
Milton F. Gregg
Ishev
A. Macnamara
Youth For Christ
Roblin
Manitoba
Hydro
Aea
Optometrist
Pas & Flin Flon
Winnipeg Optical Company
Birks
Smith St
Winnipeg
Dauphin
Newton’s Groceteria
George
Canada Packers Limited
Roblin Flour & Feed Mill
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