Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-13
Summary OF Religious Intelligence.

Last Sabbath the Rev. NJ. J. Steere rendered to
the Cniversalist society at Mechanic Falls, his res
ignation to take effect the last OF the present
month He has been the pastor Of this society for
two and half years.
\ revival interest was awaken IN Dover and
Foxcroft about six months ago. hundred or
more hopeful conversions are reported, and still
the work goes on. Ga the 9TH inst fourteen per-
sons we're baptsed and Joined the Congregational
church in Foxcroft. For some two months past
union meetings have been held by the four differ
ent churches in these villages aud al excellent
spirit has prevailed.
The Congregational church and society in Ly-
man have extended call to Rev. G. a. Tukesbuiy
of Gorham, n. H., to become their pastor. lie
has accepted the call and will commence his labors
with that church by the first of June next.
Rev. Ira Emery of Deerfeld, n. H., formerly OF
Industry, has received and accepted call to the
pastorate of the Free Baptist church in Litteton,
n. H., and entered upon his iabors the hrst SAB
bath in April.
Mr.. Chas. E Fitz, a member of the Senior ella. 5
in the Theological Seminary in Bangor, has with
drawn from the Central churca ami applied to
Bishop Nicely to be admitted as a postulant for
the ministry OF the Episcopal church.
Rev. w. NJ. Sterling, pastor of Congress street
church in Portland, has commenced his labors.
Work on the Congregational church at Bangor
is rapidly progressing.
Rev. Mr.. Barrows of the Adams street Baptist
Sunday afternoon. They will be admitted to full
communion next Sunday. This makes 20 who
have been admitted to this church thus far this
year-lS by baptism, S by letter, and by expert
ence.
The Baptist Society at Cape Neddick have avail
ed themselves of the offer made by Rev. Mr.. Stet-
son, viz: If they would build belfry he would
provide them with bell. The bcfry is nearly
completed and the sound of the bell will be heard
Rev. d. C. Bixby has closed his labors in Apple
ton.
Rev. F. Grant, pastor of the Baptist church, has
rendered his resignation, and expects to close ms
labors in Bowdonham. This is an important
field.
DIP. Warren of Lewiston occupied the pull
pit of the Congregational church in Pennington,
last Sunday. Five persons were received into the
church at the close, after which the Lords Sup
per was observed.
A revival of considerable interest is in progress:
near Maryland Ridge in Wells under the ministra
tration of ID. Hatch. Meetings are held in differ
ent places in the neighborhood, and several have
declared their intention pleading better life who
have hitherto not been in the habit of attending
church.
Rev. A. H. Heath, formerly of this State, ha
resigned the pastorate of the Roger William;
church, Providence, to take effect in July, on &C
count of i'll health.
The Maine Baptist Missionary Convention will
hold its annual session in Ilallowcl, June 20, 2
and %.
Rev. B. NJ. Edwards, Free Baptist at Brunswick
baptised two persons Sunday afternoon at
o'clock in the river at the landing
On Sunday Rev. S. p. Merrill, pastor ofthe Dap
tist church in Waterville, baptised twelve recen
converts.
SuNNYsIDE-Rev. S. NJ. Dunton, the Metho
dist clergyman in Charlotte, recently had socia
gathering and a greenback party at his house.