Preaching Mission Welcomes Miller at Winchester event
Miller will speak among several qualified speakers at the Annual Preaching Mission in Winchester. He is a Washington and Lee alumnus who served on General Eisenhower's WWI staff and led as a full colonel. He chaired the World’s Student Christian Federation and led the Virginia Council of Churches.
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Francis’ Pickens ‘Miller
George Washington Hotel
Winchester
Washington and Lee University
Miller
Eisenhower
Student Christian Federation
Virginia Council of Churches
Fairfax County
Virginia
House of Delegates
Harry F. Byrd
United States
Department of State
Harry C. McPherson, Jr
Secretary of State
Dr Horace Cromer Appointed Winchester District Superintendent
Bishop Walter C Gunn appoints Dr Horace E Cromer associate minister at Richmond Centenary Methodist to be Winchester District superintendent succeeding the late L O Wilburn. Cromer began in 1922 with the Virginia Conference and led churches in Williamsburg Suffolk and Salisbury before Baltimore Conference duties and Highland Park Richmond. Now retired he has served Centenary Church for 14 years and arrives with Mrs Cromer to start his new post.
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Walter. C. Gunn
Virginia Methodism
Horace E.cromer
Richmond
Centenary Methodist Church
Winchester
L. O. Wilburn
Dr.Cromer
Virginia
Williamsburg
Suffock
Trinity Church
Salisburg
Maryland
Baltimore
Washington, D.C
Washington East
Highland Park Methodist Church
Centenary Church
Cather Speaks at Hebron Baptist Church Jan 3
Captain Morris Cather, instructor at Hargrave Military Academy, Chatham Va, will speak at Hebron Baptist Church at 11 00 a m on January 3. He has claimed discovery of 6000 mummies in the Libyan Desert.
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Morris Cather
Taboos Pon
Hebron
Morris
Hargrave Military Academy
Chatham
Record Giving By Churches In 1963
A National Council of Churches report shows that 41 Protestant churches in the United States received $2,858,600,845 in 1963 from members. The per capita gift rose to $69.87, up from $68.76 in 1962. About $30,908,204 or 18.57 percent funded benevolences including national and operating expenses.
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United States
National Council of Churches
Churches Face Major Issues In Global Ecumenical Study
Five interdenominational task groups under the World Council of Churches study address race relations inner city theological education lay training and related church concerns in the United States. Each group will include six to eight clergy and laity with regional bases in New York Boston Philadelphia and a southern state. Results will be shared at a conference planned for late 1965.
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Inner City
World Council of Churches
U.S
United States
New York
Southern
Boston
Mass
Philadelphia
National Church
Leotards For 1965 and Christian Message in Media
The Religion Editor weighs three points on presenting Christianity through song and dance or films. He urges understanding of basic Christianity, cautions against unsuitable forms, and cites Jesus’ lesson that new wine needs new wineskins. He recalls The Parable film at the World’s Fair and notes reception varies with viewers’ own faith.
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Christ
Jesus
Peace Corps to Ministry Path Discussed by Church Leaders
Vocation chairmen of the Methodist Church meet in St. Louis to explore Peace Corps volunteers and young adults changing vocations as potential ministers and church workers. Rev Dr Richard H Bauer notes the need for professional church careers. Revival begins Jan 3 1966 at Calvary Church of God with evangelist Rev Frank Bowers and pastor Rev J B Shade.
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Methodist Church
St. Louis
Peace Corps
Interboard Committee On
The
Richard H. Bauer
Nashville, Tenn
Calvary Church of God
S. Braddock Street
Frank Bowers
Arkansas
J. 8
Shade
Church outlines plans for 1965 67 triennium
The Protestant Episcopal Church, under General Convention direction, will shift from an agricultural past to a more urbanized, technology driven society with programs at the diocesan level. A budget of 1,129,766 dollars funds the executive council for these efforts and Overseas Department expansion in 125 countries, focusing on Latin America and the Caribbean. The report highlights recent Episcopal elections, including Virgin Islands and Colombia bishops, a Mexico suffragan, and a Puerto Rico bishop coadjutor.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
Church
Overseas Department
Atin
America
Caribe
Virgin Islands
Colom
Mexico
Puer Rico
Portland Vase Found Near Rome In 16th Century Burial Urn
The Portland vase, a rare and beautiful burial urn, was discovered near Rome in the 16th century. Its origin and purpose have puzzled scholars, with speculation about its creator and historical context.
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Rome
Holy Communion at Centenary United Church of Christ
Holy Communion will be celebrated at Centenary United Church of Christ corner Cameron and Cork streets on January 3 at 11 00 am. Administered by Pastor Fred W Grott. A Men’s Fellowship gathering follows at 7 30 pm.
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United Church of Christ
Cameron
Cork Streets
Fred W. Grott
Presbyterian Seminary of the Centenary opens in Victoria Brazil
Thirty two students attend the Presbyterian Seminary of the Centenary in Victoria Brazil. Classes are held in the basement of a Methodist church and students live in a dormitory rented from a Baptist school. The seminary is the newest of three supported by the Presbyterian Church of Brazil and has recently moved from Governador Valladares. Preconditions are temporary until new classrooms and dormitories are completed. Located in eastern Brazil, it represents the national church’s expanding educational work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Seminary
Victoria
Brazil
Presbyterian Church of Brazil
Governador Valladares
National Church
Ford Foundation grant aids Robert Joffrey Ballet in New York
The Robert Joffrey Ballet received a $155,000 Ford Foundation grant to support its push for modern American ballet. The company, formed in 1952, has completed eight transcontinental tours and two international exchanges under the cultural swap program. Archaeology note: Greek archaeologists near Iraklion Crete unearth a seven room bull remains believed to be part of Knossos summer palace.
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New York
Robert Joffrey Ballet
Ford Foundation
Iraklion
Crete
Knossos
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WINC
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G&m Music Center Inc
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W. Boscawen St
Winchester Savings & Loan Association
Washington & Boscawen Sts
Shade Equipment Co., Inc
Tree-Jackson
Catering Service
Shenandoah Memorial Park
Front Royal Road
Grove Furniture Co., Inc
Loudoun St
National Fruit Product Co
Martinsburg Pike
Boyd's Drug Store, Inc
South
Shenandoah Gas CO
White House
Smalts Florist, Inc
Winchester Creamery , Inc
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Everybody's Bank
Berryville
F.d.1.c
Calewell-Sites Co. Office Furniture & Supplies
MO. S. Solenberger & CO
Cammer Tire CO
Early
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Winter Tire’ ‘Sale
Loudoun
Braddock
Coca-Cola
Valley Avenue
Winchester Concrete Prod., Inc. Concrete Specialties
Welltown Pike
Northside Recreation
Rte. 11
North
Haines Marble & Granite
Cork St
H. F. Nelson, Inc
Sunoco Products
Carl. A. Haines
Culligan Water Cond. Corp
Mitchell & Shelburn, Owners
Millwood Ave
Howard Shockey & Sons Builders & Contractors
O'Sullivan Rubber Corp
Royal Crown Cola
Bam
Chevrolet
Winchester Electric Service, Inc
Electric Heat Specialists
Pek Pays
W. A. Hartman
Fairmont Ave
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