The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-03
GENERAL CONVENTION.
Western Conference of Churches

Western Conference of Churches
The Western Conference of Univer-
salist churches will be held with the
Universalist parish of Oak Park, ILL.,,
commencing on Tuesday evening, Oct.
20, 1896, and continuing through We'd
nesday and Thursday. Oct 81 and %.
The membership of the Conference
shall consist of the officers of the Gen.
eral Convention and of those OF the
State Conventions of Universalists of
the district of the members of the Con-
ference Committee of all ministers in the
fellowship of the Universalist Church,
and of three lay delegates from each
parish within the respective Conference,
to be certified by the pastor or the Chair
man of its committee or Board of Trus-
tees. The district comprehended in this
call. consists of the State of Ohio and
Michigan. and all States west to the
\ Rocky Mountains.
The following program has been pre-
pared by the committee in charge:
Program.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 90, 1896.
7:3O P. M.-Occasional Sermon, Rev. A. j. Can
field. D. D.. followed with Holy Com
munion." Rev. II. F. Johonnos presiding.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER u.
1904. M.-Praise service:
$50 A. M.-Address of welcome Rev. r. f.
Johonnot. Response, Rev. Geo. B. Stock
ing, d. d.
9:45 A. M.-"Chrstian Unicn Consistent with
Denominational Distinctions" Rev. E. L.
Rexford, d. d.
1925 A. M.-"Personal Union with Christ the
basis of Christian Union" Rev. E. H.
Chaplin.
HOO A. M.-Discussion.
i:sOP. M.-The Sunday school Problem. Rev.
r. A. White.
2:1O P. M.-The Y. P. c. u Rev. Carl F.
Henry.
s:45 P. M.-The Present Status of the Temper
ance Problem. Rev. ]. M. Getchell.
,7:3O P. M.-The General Convention Report and
how to secure an increase of work and
spiritual growth in the Universalist
Church.
1. opportunity and power of the Uniyer-
salist Church as evinced by its Mis-
sions." Rev. DR.. H. L. Garfield, Ohio.
DR.. Nash, Illinois.
8. 1.-THE Crisis and the Call" Rev. Dr..
Cantwell.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER %.
900 A. M.-Praise service.
9:sOA M.-Christianity in relation to Crime
and Criminals. Rev. M. d. Shutter, d. d.
1910 p. M.-Chrstianity the Reforming Power.
Rev. 7. w. Illman.
Tan odd fho NJ
lowing topics
a.-"The Sunday Kindergarten as an Aid
to the Church. s4s
b.-"Men's CLUBS for the Church, Rev.
Lee S. M Collester.
c.-"Assstant Pastors Rev. A. j. Can
field, ID. d.
d.-"Methods for Conducting Special Ser
vices" Rev. j. w. Reyes.
1880 p. M.-Private meeting of ministers for
conference on the general UNCONVENTIONAL
situation, to be followed with consecra-
ton meeting and adjournment.
An effort is being made to secure re.
duction in transportation, the result of
which will be announced as soon as
ascertained. GEO. B. STOCKING,
Chairman of the Committee.
lnv1tatlOn Oh the farlSn.
Unity Church, Oak Park, extends
cordial invitation to all friends who wish
to attend the Conference. Entertain
ment will be furnished to ministers and
their wives and to delegates and other
friends so far as possible. Notice of at
tendance and statement whether one is
dalapata or miniatar ahOuld be forwarded
at once to Mrs. o. w. Nash, lit So.
Oak Park ave., Oak Park. ILL.,, to insure
entertainment. This is especially need
full as there are no hotels to which emer-
gency cases or late arrivals can be sent.
1t will also be necessary for all entitled
to entertainment to report themselves
to the Committee at the church immedi-
ately upon arrival. and register.
Oak Park is on the @. & N. P. and
Northwestern R'ys., eight miles west of
Chicago. 1t can also be reached via
Lake st. L and electric lines. The
Chicago and Northern Pacific R'y. with
station at corner of Harrison St. and
Fifth Ave., furnishes five.cent fares;
other lines ten. Those arriving via G.
q N. p. line will find church one block
north from station; via Northwestern,
one block south.