Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
First Church Federated in Belfast,

First Church Federated in Belfast,
Me.
Namely: Believing; in the progress
lsive revelation of truth, and in our
increasing knowledge of the prin-
practiced by Jesus Christ, we, as dis
ciples of His spirit, and for the larg-
er acceptance of that spirit in all
human affairs. unite for the worship
i of God and the service Of mankind.
During the past year the services
have been held in the Unitarian
church and this will be the order
now. This. church is the oldest and
largest in the city, is centrally loca-
ted. surrounded by spreading lawns
and beautiful shade trees. The in
terror, redecorated few years ago is
artistic and restful and in it's belfry
hangs a bell cast in the Paul Revere
! foundry more than a 100 years ago.
This church has no vestry or social
looms Of any size and it is therefore
most pleasing arrangement that the
North church, with spacious parlors,
kitchen and basement should be
used for all social and recreation
work. The large basement is a most
convenient place fer the Boy Scouts
and Campfire Girls to meet. while the
mems and women's organizations will
| hold their meetings on the main floor
where the double parlors or lecture
| hall is situated for concerts. lectures,
etc, the auditorium is available. In
! this way both churches are in use
every week and both are needed for
the large parish combining the two
former parishes.
Organizations
In the new First church Federated
Cf Belfast. are two large organiza-
tons composed entirely of the women
CT the parish. The largest and oldest
in point of service, IS the Woman's
Alliance, affiliated with the National
Alliance (Cntarian.) This has some
! IS or more members and is one of the
most active clubs in the city. 1t
meets on alternate Thursdays during
i, the fall. winter and spring, in the
afternoon, when literary or musical
program is given. Its president is
. Mrs. James G. Durham This orsani-'
, Zation at its last meeting voted to
OPEN its doors to all women attending
the First Church. inviting them to be-
come members or guests at will.
The other women's organization is
the Guild, which for some Is or omre
years has been an exceedingly active
element in the CONGREGATIONAL
church. 1t is composed of some so or
more of the younger women of the
church. It's object is to promote So
liability and to earn money for vari-
Gus projects in the church. This or
gani-ation has also voted to open its
doors to all women of the new church
and will become the working element
OF the society. and under it's auspices
many social and financial successes
will undoubtedly &c given. The presi-
dent Of this organizatio is Mrs Ray
mond Sherman.
The Unity Club
Nor is the club work done entirely
by the women, for the men also have
a social organization, Just recently
formed. and known as The Unity
club of the First Church. This club
will meet once month at a banquet
followed by speech making and
music.
The Pastor
The dominating force which has
made the amalgamation of these two
churches SO harmonious. is it's pastor,
Rev. w. +. Skerrye. who came here
from Templeton. Mass. at the call Of
the Federated church. In every pos
sible manneh he has been undenomi-
national. He has preached Christian
ity, not dogma. His scholarly SER
mons have been practical. spiritual,
helpful to very great degree and in
his work in the parish he han been
cordiality, friendiiness and tact per-
sonfied, shepherd with a large flock
to tend. He has drawn to the church
men and women from every walk in
life and many who were without anv
church affiliation have become regu-
lar attendants through his eloquent
and entertaining addresses. He has
also won the greatest respect and adj
miration from the community at
large, the business and Professional
r.en and women Of the city and the
love of the children.
The Outlook Committee
In order that he may better serve
his parish he has appointed an Out
lcok committee. whose duties it shall
be to advise him of cases where his
ministry is needed among the i'll. in
firm. unfortunate. the strangers. etc.
This committee includes Mrs. w. B.
Swan. Mrs. John {. PilIsbury. Mrs. $. |
c. Pattee. Mrs Ralph l.. Cooper Miss
Anne NJ. kittrcC Miss Mildred Sla !
ter. Mrs. Ben Haz1ltine. Mr.. and Mrs. !
J. Fl. Howes. Mr.. and Mrs. T.. S. /
Bowker. Mrs. Arthur Richie. NJ. c. ,
Hill. b. d. Field and Charles S. Bick ,
ford. /
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