Connecticut western news., 1909-10-21
CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS

OONUnH OLH On II nEOOLO JUNO From LitchfieId ArchdeaconrY to Con-
 gregational Ministers Association.
 The Litchfield Archdeaconry at it's re- cent meeting at Watertown passed the following resolution, which was pre- sented to the Litchfeld North West Association of Congregational Ministers by the Rev. MT. Kirkby of St. Johns Church, Salisbury. The resolutions made profound impression and as 1t was too late for fnll consideration at this meeting, it was voted by the association to make them the special order of busi- ness for the next meeting which will be held at Canaan in December, The resolution follows:
 The Archdeaconry of Litchfield, in session at Christ Church, WatertOwn, sends greetings through one of its mem- bers, the rector of St. Johns Church, Salisbury, to the Litchfield North West Conference of Congregational Churches gathered in Salisbury.
 We are strongly impressed with the conviction that all ChristendOm is yearn- ing for unity, which yearning found ex- pression in the passing the following resolution by the Congregational Association of Connecticut in New Haven, i'll June, 1908:-
 ] "Whereas, the Conference of Bishops of the Anglican Communion recently held ill London, have given expression to the conviction that for the effective conduct of the war against the mighty forces of evil in Christian lands a new l demand for Christian unity has arisen; and, besides other notable utterances | looking toward greater comprehension of the Christian Churches, they have re- solved that it is desirable to arrange conferences with representatives of other Christian Churches, and meetings for common acknowledgement of the sins of division, and for intercession for the growth of unity;
 Therefore resolved that this Confer ence, appreciating the spirit of this utterance, and recognizing the supreme importance of the realization of the visible unity of the Christian Church, appoint a committee of three to take under consideration our relations and obligations to other Christian bodies, to further during the coming year any such conferences for this end which the committee may deem desirable. and to report upon the whole subject of Christian unity at the next annual meet ing of this Conferences"
 We are also moved by the earnest words of our Bishop, the Right Reverend Ohauncey B. Brewster, D. D.. addressed to the annual Convention of the Diocese of Connecticut, June last, after having HOy1, oh referred to-
 II take this opportunity to recommend to you, that throughout the Diocese there be held, with our Congregational breth- rem and other Christian brethren, should they desire it, informal conferences which shall not be too large, and which may carry into effect the following resolution of the Lambeth Conference: The members of the Anglican Com. muniOn should take pains to study the doctrines and position of those who are separated from it and to promote a cordial mutual understanding, and as a means towards this end, the Conference suggests that private meetings of minis ters and layfnen of different Christian bodies for common study, discussion and prayer, should be frequently held ia convenient centres;'"
 This Archdeaconry has appointed a Committee of five clergymen to confer with committee of your Association, should you desire to appoint one, for the purpose of gaining a clearer understand. ing of the agreements and differences that exist between us, with view tC the promotion of Church unity.
 In the interests of our common Christ. ianity, and moved solely by a desire fol the greater glory of God, we earnestly commend this matter to your body, ask. ing you to join with us in the solemn prayer of our Lord and Savior, that we All may be one"
 J. F. PLUMB, Archdeacon.
 G. D. POND, Secretary.
 Watertown. Conn, Oct. B, 1909.