The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-30
Our Ohio Churches.
FROM ]. W. HENLEY, D. D.
State Secretary.
ARE YOU READY?


The time for the meeting of the Ohio
Convention is near at hand, and the i'm
portant question now is: Are our
ministers and people ready to go in
goodly numbers to Attica, and there
carefully and prayerfully deliberate re-
garding the interests of our church in
Ohio? Every active minister, unless I'M
avoidably detained. should arrange to be
present. 1t is from the Convention,
through the Committee of Fellowship,
that preachers receive their authority
to officiate in Universalist churches and
consequently obtain their livelihood. AS
matter of justice, If not gratitude, to
the body giving them the right to be-
come pastors. ministers should allow no
ordinary difficulties to prevent atten.
dance. Some have advised us that they
are unable to bear the expenses. In
such cases, the churches should render
assistance, and it would require but
small sum from each member to secure
attendance of every minister
Each church is entitled to at least
two delegates; but it is not often that
half OF the number of churches in fell
lowship are present through delegates.
The consequence is. the churches not
represented fail to be interested in the
practical work of the Convention, and
often consider the calls made for finan-
cial assistance to carry on the work of
the church. as unjust demands. This
would not be the case if all churches
were regularly represented in Conven-
ton meetings; the delegates could per-
sonally inform their constituents of the
business transacted, and the duties that
would be expected of them. The great.
est obstacle to the prosperity of the
Universalist Church, is the lack of per-
sonal interest in UNCONVENTIONAL enter
prises, Every member of the Universal
ist Church should feel that he is res
ponsible for the prosperity of all
churches. Within the past few years,
there has been gratifying increase in
manifestation Of interest in denomina-
tional affairs in the State. which may be
attributed in part to the Supsrinten-
dency and the Alliance and Y. P. G. U.
But there is still great lack of denomi.
national spirit. and until this is over
come, we can not expect rapid growth.
We are thankful for the progress that
has been made, and trust that the pro-
ceedings and deliberations Of the Con-
vention and auxiliaries at Attica next
week, may be harmonious, and in the
direction of increased zeal for the pro-
motion of the influence OF the Uniyer.
salist Church.
MANCHESTER CIRCUIT,
The Y. P. @. u. of Farmers Station
recently demonstrated their love for
Rev. O. G. Colegrove and wife and ap-
probation of their services the past
year, by presenting them with hand
some silver pitcher. The Sunday school
is prospecting, and will observe "Chil-
dren's Sunday" The Y. P. c. U. hold
devotional services every Sunday even
ing. A vote was recently taken in
Manchester on the establishment of
electrical lights and waterworks, and
our wide awake women there improved
their opportunity by serving Strawberries
and ice cream, and realized handsome
amount towards the pastors salary.
They will serve refreshments on Deco
ration day.
SCIOTO ASSOCIATION.
The Scioto Association will hold its
annual meeting with Olive Branch
church, on June 5, 6 and 7. Rev. o. G.
Colegrove will attend the association.
and We trust that the meeting may have
good results, and that the interest in the
church locally and generally may be be
largely increased. Our Associations al.
ford excellent opportunity for genuine
missionary work.