Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-22
Summary OF Religious Intelligence.

1t is stated the Universalist parish at Me-
chanic Falls, has extended call to Rev. j..
Steere recently of Meriden, Conn, an invita-
ton to become its pastor at a salary of 81, 800.
Rev c. c. Cone supplies the Methodist
church in South Gardiner.
The Baptist society in Pembroke have made
arrangements with Rev. Mr.. Woodbury. to
become their pastor. Mr.. Woodbury. is a
graduate of the Theological Institution at
Newton; since his graduation he has been
settled in New Hampshire.
The gross receipts of the levee Of the Con-
gregational Society in Harpswell were S2lS.
A powerful and interesting revival of re-
lieion is in progress in the Methodist Church
in Rockport. Meetings have been held every
evening for eight weeks, and continue with no
abatement of interest. II is thought that tw o
hundred and fifty have been at the altar for
prayers, and large majority have been con-
ver,ed. One hundred and thirty-four have
united with the church on probation. The
work is largely among the men, Of all ages
and classes. Cursing is turned to praising
and singing, and the most wicked are led to
admit the change along the streets and on the
corners of Rockport.
Plans have been procured for the enlarge
ment of the High Street Congregational
church in Auburn. The seating capacity of
the audience room will be increased by 234
sittings. The cost of the improvements will
be from S2500 to $4,000.
Miss Sarah Cummings daughter of the late
Rev. DR.. Cummings, left Portland on Tues
day, for her missionary work in China.
For the past week revival meetings have
been held in Chestnut street Baptist church
at Camden, under the direction of the pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Bower, assisted Rev. n. Butler, d.
ID.
Very interesting religious meetings are be-
ing held in Leeds under the direction of the
Y. NJ. C. A., as we learn. At Leeds Center,
recently, there was an attendance of 800 at a
Sabbath meeting, which was addressed by c.
NJ. Bailey of Winthrop, among others.
The Baptist Weekly says if Rev. S. P.
Merrill accepts the call of the Baptist church,
Watervile, then sit is to be hoped that hav-
ing so recently taken DR.. Robbins to the same
city, our Maine brethren will cease foraging.'
Rev. S. Gilbert for few years past of ILL.,
nos, has been for several weeks, supplying
the Universalist pulpit in liallowell, and will
continue to do so.
At the Methodist church in Biddeford, on
the first Sunday in August, Is were received
in full, the fruit of the revival last winter.
Five were received from probation and twelve
.
There have been occasional conversions.
The new Baptist church in North Vassal-
boro', one of the prettiest in the country, will
be ready for dedication about the first of De-
cembrr.
The new Catholic church in Eastport, will
be dedicated on the 4th Sunday of this month,
Nov. 23d
Rev. Mr. Tilley Of Colby University, has
taught the Academy in Lebanon, and preached
for the Baptist church, and continues to sup
ply for the present.
The Free Baptist church in Parkman is en-
joying very precious revival of religion.
Many of the young are giving their hearts to
the Savior. Last Sabbath nine happy con-
verts followed the example of the Savior in
the ordinance Of baptism.
The members of the Free Baptist Society
in Wells made their pastor Rev. Mr.. Morgan
a donation visit a few evenings since-the pro-
ceeds amounting to one hundred and thirty
five dollars.
Methodism is advancing in Lewiston and
Auburn, the three pastors of the churches
there laboring in harmony with great efficien-
cy. At Main street, Lewiston, a new place of
worship is to be erected probably in the spring,
says lions Herald. AT Park street between
fifty and sixty conversions have occurred the
past three months, larger proportion of them
heads of families, and sixteen baptised the
past month.
Col. James Bradbury, the leader of the
Congregational Choir in Limerick Village, has
served in that capacity for continuous period
OF fifty-three years.
A strong religious interest exists among the
| Friends in Fairfield and their recent meetings
have been fully attended.
The Portland Free Baptist church is an
earnest, working band. The Sabbath School
is large and prosperous, and led by corps
OF officers and teachers that possess the true
spirit of earnest Christian devotion. During
the past three years ninety mine have been
added to the church, and others are expect
ing to unite soon.
Rev. L. X. Colby, pastor of the Methodist
church in Wayne, is holding extra meetings
with success. Some have been converted
and some reclaimed. The Sunday School is
increasing in interest
An extensive revival is going on in the
First Methodist parish of Bangor and even