Religious growth slows as population rises across nation
George W. Cornell reports that church growth lagged population gains in the latest National Council of Churches figures. While overall church membership rose slightly, a shrinking rate and declines in some programs prompted warnings of a cultural shift. Seminars show mixed gains with 24,817 total enrollments in 1967, and shifts in bachelor of divinity and teaching-track percentages.
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George W. Cornell
New York
Lauris B. Whitman
United States
Whitman
W C T U Fights Alcohol Tobacco And Drugs in County Unions
The W C T U along with Downsville St James and Keedysville unions promote temperance, anti tobacco and drug initiatives. Membership includes men as honorary members and youth programs for ages six to twelve. The state project ships soft drinks to Viet Nam servicemen and has raised over a thousand dollars in recent years.
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Worman
W.C.T.U
W.C T.U
Willis Clipp
Rohol
Downsville-lyre
St. James Union
Sec
Washington County Union
State Social Services
Clipp
Alsaid Arseros
Dhat
Hagerstown
Dion the Loyal Temperance Legion
TS SG
UTC
Cumberland
Pennsylvania
Vietnam
Rogram
Baker
Mexico
Germany
British Columbia
Asbury Park
Migon Miller
Mrs. Clipp
Miss Miller
Downsville Union
Keedysville Union
Rescueland
Church News Singers and Musicians Feature
Singers and musicians from various churches will be featured in upcoming church events. The lineup highlights regional talent and collaborative performances across congregations.
Religious Figures Shape Spock Coffin Protest Debate
The piece blends church figures and prominent figures like Dr. Benjamin Spock and Rev. William Sloane Coffin Jr. amid Vietnam War draft protests. It notes pastors Kuhn LeFew and Frey speaking on moral and political issues while linking theological views to antiwar activism.
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David Poling
J. Edgar Hoover
Lewis B. ‘Hershey
Ramsey Clark
Benjamin Spock
William Slowne Coffin Jr
Vietnam
Ants Used To Convey Religious Messages
A film allegory titled The Antkeeper uses ants to mirror human flaws and divine teaching. Produced by the Lutheran Church in America, it treats theological themes with naturalist framing and has drawn mixed reactions during broadcasts funded by church and interdenominational groups.
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New York
Bugs
Youngstown
Ohio
Boardman Methodist Church
God
California
Mexico
Lutheran Church i America
New Methodist
Former Hindu to Speak at Grace Baptist Church
Dr. N Paul Gupta former high caste Hindu turned Christian will speak Sunday February 4 at 7 30 p m Grace Baptist Church 433 Liberty St Hagerstown on the Hindustan Bible Institute Mandras India He outlines the institute aims training 100 students since 1950 sending 120 graduates into gospel work He will describe his conversion and the institute’s work and need for Christ locally and in India Reverend David K Hill invites all to attend.
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Boonsboro
Trinity Evangelic
David Bartles
Lutheran Church
Shiloh E.U.B
Old Forge Road
Shiloh Church
Darrell G. Frey
Will
E.U.B
Upper Strasburg
Francisco G. Japzon
Washington County Hospital
Japan
Shilohi
USB
Hardman
Arlingpight
Ton
Barcrofterstown
N. Paul ¥. Gupta
Hagerstown
Gupta
Grace Baptist I
Liberty St
Hindustan Bible Institute
Mandras
India
United States
God
Jesus Christ
David K. Hill
Grace Baptist
State Line
Alsi McGill
Trinity
United Brethren In Christ Church
McGill
America
William €. Newman
Archdiocesan
Baltimore
Fesi
Defire
Southern
California
Friends Association of St. the
H. Dorsey Glover
Maria Gorefi
Missr
Wwel
Tople
Archdiocesan Par
Eames
Rev Brien Named Rector At St Thomas Episcopal Hancock
The Rev B De Frees Brien was installed as new rector of St Thomas Episcopal Church Hancock arriving from Waynesboro Pa He succeeds the Rev Lloyd Walf now in Shillington Pa Brien has served at St Marys White Chapel Denton St Martins Maywood and St Lukes Niles He has held multiple church and civic roles including Lions Club president and education committee chairmanship.
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St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Waynesboro
St. Mary's Epiicopal Church
Lloyd
Walf
Shillington
Hancock
St. Mary's White Chapel
Denton
Eastern Shore State Hospital
Maryland
St. Martin's Parish
Maywood
N.J
St. Luke’s Parish
Niles
Ohio
Committee On Education and Service of
Legislative Seminar Set For Feb 13 in Annapolis
The seventh Maryland Churchmen’s Legislative seminar chaired by Rev. J Leon Haines will meet February 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church Gloucester and Conduit Streets Annapolis The theme is The Role of the Church in Educating for Social Change with Dr Wilmer V Bell moderating a panel of legislators on issues before the Maryland Assembly including usury fair housing urban and rural affairs education alcohol capital punishment and the constitutional convention.
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J. Leon Haines
Maryland
First Presbyterian
Wilmer V. Bell
Council of Churches
Maryland Assembly
Whitreries
Thought For Today Inspirational Message on Priorities
A devotional reflection urges placing God first in life quoting Matthew 6 33 and asks readers to consider what should come first in their daily priorities. The piece stresses that life requires clear priorities and thoughtful choices.
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God
W.S.W.S. At Salem Church Begins Study
The WSWS of Salem EUB Church met in the church social room to begin a study titled The Faiths of Men. Mrs Howard Burtney led the session and presented a play The Convert to spark discussion.
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W.S.W.S. At
Salem Church
Anoutsville
WS. W.S
Salem E.U.B
Howard Burtney
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