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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1970
Page
2
Tomorrow the New Mass goes into effect in Cleveland Diocese churches. Vatican II reforms bring vernacular readings over a three year cycle and a broad new music format with heavy congregational involvement. The pope supports variations while urging faithful reception affirming unity.
The charismatic renewal spreads across Roman Catholic and Protestant churches including Episcopalians Lutherans and Presbyterians linking to Pentecostalism. It emphasizes spontaneity free prayer testimonies warmth and oneness with God while glossolalia remains incidental and not universal among adherents. The movement has drawn youth and the upper social strata as it grows within and beyond traditional denominations.
Ohio becomes the first northern state to include Roman Catholics in the Ohio Council of Churches, boosting membership to about 1.25 million adults. A Sunday eve festival and two parades will mark the addition with participation from Catholic and Protestant delegations, bishops, and church leaders.
At Community United Methodist Church a Missions Commission team launches a campaign to raise funds and community support for a kidney machine for Elyria Memorial Hospital. The effort follows a local hospital and kidney patient stories and seeks wide public participation at a Wednesday meeting. The project requires funds plus hospital program setup and staff, with Ernest Locser of the Kidney Foundation of Ohio explaining the process.
The Salvation Army in London unveils its first uniform change since 1873 with knee length skirts navy attire and jaunty hats for women. Men switch to lapels and navy blue ties while the military style hat remains for males. traditionalists may keep old high collars and bonnets.
The Rev. David S. Sandberg resigns from Sheffield Lake United Church of Christ effective July 31. He accepted a new call to Shepherd of the Hills United Church of Christ in Laguna Niguel California. Mrs Mary Jane Lloyd announces the resignation as law moderator.
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