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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1955

Page

6

Christmas Season Lacks Religious Tone

Ward Y Harper argues Christmas observances drift from religious roots due to secular and pagan influences. He notes this shift is not new, tracing early church rejections of birthdays, the adoption of December 25, and a history of solstice customs. The piece surveys customs from Santa Claus to wreaths, mincemeat, and St Stephen’s Day, amid warnings of superstitions.

Christendom Julius I Gerson Hell

City Area Churches Plan Sacred Christmas Programs

Sacred Christmas observances unfold across Syracuse area churches with Pontifical Midnight Masses at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and St John the Baptist Church. Protestsant congregations feature pageants cantatas and carols. services include communion, special choirs, and broadcasts over WSYR.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Walter A. Foery Syracuse St. John the Baptist Church David F. Cunningham

Jesus the Savior Brings Light and Joy to Believers

The sermon reflects on the Nativity and Christ’s reception by the world. It contrasts worldly glory with the enduring power of Jesus who came to save his people, bringing life, light, and joy to those who receive him.

Bethlehem John Bethleehem Ohn Christ Jesus Christ of God

Methodist Christmas Eve Service at First Methodist Church

The annual Christmas Eve service sponsored by the Methodist Union of Syracuse will be at First Methodist Church starting 10 45 p m A Christmas spiritual prelud e will be played by guest organist Mrs Grace Davis Mason The event is planned by Rev R Wayne Archer assisted by Rev Dr Albert L Bauer and Rev Lloyd V Moffatt The Christman meditation will be given by Rev Dr Warren G Odom with John Spring as tenor soloist performing The Living God and Sweet Little Jesus Boy Mrs Jane Whitney Turner will play Christmas music pieces

Methodist Union of Syracuse First Methodist Church Grace Davis Mason R. Wayne Archer Erwin Church The Methodist Union Albert L. Bauer First Church Lloyd V. Moffatt Centenary Church Warren G. Odom

Midnight Service Set at Elbridge Community Church

A midnight communion will be held today at 11 p.m. in Elbridge Community Church led by Rev. Ellis F. Eaton. A special Christmas family service follows tomorrow with no church school and crib room for babies, featuring music from the junior hozel and senior choirs.

First Presbyterian Church James L Harris Chapel Choir Westminster Chorale Pitcher Hill Community Church All Saints Episcopal Church William H. Cole Eastwood Baptist Church Nicholas Titus Elbridge Ellis F. Eaton Bible School

Dr Stainbrook Returns from Orient as Psychiatric Advisor

Dr Edward Stainbrook, professor and chairman of psychiatry at State University College of Medicine, just returned from a six week Far East tour serving as psychiatric counsel to the Army Surgeon General. He visited Japan Korea and Okinawa Army medical centers and hospitals, noting Army care remains high quality but dependent care especially psychiatric services is substandard amid physician shortages.

Edward Stainbrook State University College of Medicine Far East Army Japan Korea Okinawa Stainbrook

Rev Childs Sermon Opens Bellevue Church Christmas Worship

Bellevue Heights Methodist Church opens Sunday School at 9 45 am with a Christmas worship at 11 am The Rev A A Childs sermon will be Another Way The choir sings special Christmas music and Mrs Julie Taylor soprano soloist sings Voices In The Sky

Bellevue Heights Methodist Church A. A. Childs Julie Taylor First Reformed Church James St W. H. Smith Mable S. Chase Carl Nocka Ic A.M

Church Aiding African Mission Gift From Syracuse Adventists

Syracuse Seventh Day Adventists presented a Christmas gift to support an African mission. The program at the SDA Church on James and Oak St united with over 11,000 Adventist congregations worldwide to aid new work in Mozambique East Africa near the Zambezi River. The so called white man’s grave area is now portrayed as civilized and progressive.

Stephen Hungary St. Stephen St. Stephen’s Day Syracuse Mozambique East Africa Zambezi River Livingston

Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Baptist Church

Calvary Baptist Church at W183 South Beech St invites all to a Christmas Eve 11:00 PM carols and candlelighting service led by Kenneth F. Sniffen. Christmas Sunday features 10:40 church school and 11:00 morning worship with the sermon The Message of the Angels, plus reception of new members and junior church with nursery. bus to Dell St with adequate parking.

Calvary Baptist Church South Beech St Kenneth F. Sniffen Message of the Angels Westcott Dell St Midland Brighton Ave John M. Joslyn Scripture and Sons Sanatee_Litz Richard Morris Daniel Calkins Lanalee Litz

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