New Britain herald., 1916-11-14

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PLAN 1t has no purpoe to supplant,
but rather to cooperate.
Each association of churches will
have an opportunity to appoint To-
cal adviser, who will be privileged,
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board but to transmit suggestions
for the more effective conduct of the
work. In connection with the meet
ing Of the state conference, a meet
ing of the directors and advisers Of
each state for conference would be
held. For acquaintance sake the Sec
rotary of the board would hope to
have the opportunity to speak at the
various associations of churches.
Each individual church. upon becom-
ing vacant. will. so far as the board
knows of such vacancy, receive
personal letter from the secretary Of
fering help in securing a pastor, and
stating some of the things which the
board can probably do for the church.
''The following recommendation
are respectfully submitted: Since in
order to meet adequately the needs
for the enlarged work, ! IL cents per
church member is needed, we there
fore recommend that this amount be
appropriated for the ensuing year. In
order to give stability to the board
we recommend that the directors be
elected for a term of two or three
years"
Rev. Dr. Philips stated that as the
CONGREGATIONAL churches now en-
braces over 10000 members in Con-
necticut, the organization was en-
titled to mem bership on the board OF
directors Of the New England Board
of Pastoral Supply. Discussion on the
report was deferred until this after
Moons session.
Rev. Orville A. Petty of New Haven
read the report of the committee on
religious education. The report was
adopted. Rev. William F. English of
Hartford reported on rural supply
committee work. The report of the
delegates to the national council was
laid over until later in the day and
the meeting adjourned for luncheon,
which was served in the church hall.
When the meeting reconvened at 2
o'clock devotional worship service was
held with Rev. Frank D. Sargent of
Putnam in charge. At 2:30 o'clock a
resumption Of the business routine
was taken up.
Changed Problems of Church.
''The Changed Prom1ems Our
Churches Face at This F'iftieth Ami
versary,'' was discussed. Professor
Benjamin S. Winchester of Yale Uni
versity, Professor William B. Bailey
of Yale University and Rev D. Brewer
Eddy Of Boston, Mass, Professor Win
chester, spoke on "The Sunday
School," Professor Bailey had for his
topic, 'The Industrial Condition" and
Rev. Mr.. Brewer spoke on, "The
Young People, A very interesting
discussion followed the talks and at
4:3O o'clock the convention adjourned
until o'clock when supper and a
social hour will be held
This evenings session will be held
at the South Congregational church
and will commence at 7:15 o'clock,
with an organ recital by Joseph G.
Beebe- Evening worship will be held
at o'clock, conducted by Rev. Axel
w. Hazen of MiddIetown. The ad-
dress, "The National Council and the
Changed Conditions'' will be given by
Rev. Herbert G. Herring of Boston,
Mass.
Mrs. Plat ON Program.
Tomorrow's sessions will open at
o'clock, the principal speakers be-
ing, Rev. Arthur Goodenough of
Winchester, Mrs. Frederick G. Plat
of this city, Rev. Henry A. Atkinson
of Boston. and Rev John A. Scheurle
of Springfield, Mass Discussion on
the topics will follow. Luncheon will
be served at 1890 o'clock. In the
afternoon the devotional service
will be led by Rev. James A. Wright
of Hartford. The report of the treas
urer will be submitted, followed by
the election of officers. Judge Peck
will give an address on Bearing the
Burdens of the Weak Mrs. Willis
ton Walker of New Haven, president
of the Woman's Congregational Home
Missionary Union of Connecticut will
tell Of the work of the organization.
Rev Philip Rose of New Haven, pas
tor of the italian Congregational
church Of that city, will discuss 'The
Outlook Among the Ital1ans.'' "a
Century of Home Missions in Connec-
ticut,' will be outlined by Rev. Sher-
rod Soule Of Hartford.
Professor Irving Fisher of Yale
university will be the principal speak
er at the mems banquet at 6 o'clock.
The closing session of the conference
will commence at o'clock with de-
votional service led by Rev. Charles
F. Carter of Hartford Rev. John
Douglas Adams of the Hartford The
illogical Seminary will address the
meeting on, THE Fundamental Con-
tribution to Progress.'' The sacra-
ment Of the Lords supper will be ad-
ministered by Rev. DR.. G. W. G. Hill
of the South church, assisted by Pro-
fessor Arthur L. Gillett Of the Hart
ford Theological Seminary