Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-24
Summary of Relirlous Intelligence,

Rev. T.. >. Jordan, pastor OF the congregational
church in Brownfeld village, is very sick and has
been for some weeks. 1t is feared he will not be
able to resume his duties for long time yet.
The gospel meetings held at Dover and Fox
croft, during the past two weeks under the di
recton Of the evangelist, Rev. Mr. Whittier of
Lawrence, Mass, have been well attended The
basors, and cbrisiian business men, and Others
Interested, have given their time aud aid to the
work. A religious interest peryades the comnu-
nily several having made public profession,
while many Others are led to deep rel ious
thought Mr.. Whittier closed his labors Cd
Thursday.
There is an increased interest in the Baptist
church at New Gloucester.
The member, OF the Universalist church aud
society at oronO seem greatly pleased with their
new pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Woodbridge.
The next quarterly session of the Maine East
ern Christian Conference will be held with the
Christian church at Newport, commencing on
FRIDAY, Dec. 18Th, at 10 An aud continue over
the Sabbath.
The foundation Of the Trinity church edifce in
lewiston IL completed. II j. an excellent fOun-
daton. The edifce is to be cruc form. will seat
about four hundred was designed bv llaight Of
New York. 1t Is of Old English Gothic style with
porch entrance. 1t will be built Of rubbe ma
sonry. spire viii rise from the central part of
the root The edifce will cost about Sl5 900.
Rev. b. c. Wentworth, pastor of the Methods
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on his charge. Quite number have pre- fessed
conversion, and The work is still in progress.
The services of Rev. F. X. Chase have been Sc
cured Tor another year at the Free Baptist church.
West buxton.
The pastor Of the Universalist church in Lew
i'ton, Rev Mr.. Nash, is delivering series OF
lecture sermons to young people.
The lahors of Rev. o. l.. Leonard, evangelist.
have been blessed at King Mills. Whiteie Id, 10
the conversion of sinners, reclaimiug of back
sliders and in the general building up Of the
cause of Christ.
Mr.. f. c. Harrington was on Friday last or
dslned a. pastor over the Baptist church lately
tul med in No. ii Aroostook County.
The general missionary committee of the Meth
odst Episcopal church have appropriated $500
for East Maine, and $500 for Maine.
There is a revival of religion in North Phillips
Quite number have experienced religion, and
some reclaimed. The interest is still increasing
Rev. ID. III. Cowan is laboring there with great
success. There will be a baptism there the 25tn
inst.
Rev Mr.. Hutchinson proposes to hold weekl,
services at Union Hall in Edgecemb.
The Wells Branch Universalist society have re
Gently had several social picnic occasions, yield
ing them quite sum to aid in the expense of their
meetings, which 1t is their design to revive.
Rev. Mr. HAYDEN, pastor of the Universalist
church in Gardiner and liallowell is proving him
self a very popular preacher.
A theological discussion has opened at North
Waterford between the Advent and Methodist de-
nominations. The debate, the part of the
Methodsts, will be conducted by Elder Fletcher
OF this State, and on the part of the Adventsts by
Miles Grant OF Boston. There is wide interest
in tins discussion throughout the community, and
1t is advertised to continue six DAYS. The Hon.
l.. c. Harrington OF Fryeburg will preside dur ing
the sessions of the debate.
The church in Amy accepted very regretfuy
the resignation of Rev l.. Mayo, who has labored
with them Tor nearly six years, durin. which time
almost forty have been added to the church.
The revival interest al Stevens Mills. Auburn
is marked. Y. NJ. c. A. deleg aton visit the meet
ing every evening.
Rev. w. NJ. William, formerly rector of ST.
Johns Episcopal church in Bangor, is now settled
in London. England.
There is no supply at the Corgregationalist
chhrch IN Ihomaston at present.
Rev. Mr.. Haskell, pastor of the Cedar Street
Baptist church in RDckland. is preaching a series
OF sermons on subjects pertaining practical life
they are delivered at the evening service.