Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-23

LARGE Attendance at Church.
mems Convention in 0cto-
Der Called Essential.

Characterizing the Churchman'S Con-
yention in october, to be held under
auspices of the Brotherhood of st. An
drew. as the most important to meet az
the CAPITAL within quarter or half
century. Bishop Freeman has addressed
an appeal to the laity Of the Washing
ton diocese to bring its attendance up
to at least 1000 men and boys.
The convention will meet OCTOBER >
and extend through four days immeoi-
ately preceding the great General Con-
yention of the Episcopal Church. II
will emphasize the work Of the laity IN
the promotion of religious activities.
Sees Rare Opportunity.
Bishop Freeman said in his appeal:
The approaching Churchmen's Con-
vention. under auspices OF the Brotner-
hood of st. Andrew. to be held IN TINS
city, beginning October and extending
through four days, will afford an oppor-
tunity for the laymen throughout this
diocese to come in touch with the most
inSpirational forces in our church.
ITO my mind, it affords a rare oppor-
tunity, and one that should be readily
and gladly seized by laymen generally
over the diocese. A man does not have
to be a member Of the Brotherhood nor
in order to attend this great conven-
ton. It is primarily meeting Of men
for the purpose of stressing the impor-
tant claims of evangeliZation.
IT doubt if within % or so years any
convention has been held in this city
that has had larger matters IN hand 70
consider than this one, and I sincerely
trust that the laymen generally through
out the church in the diocese VIII imme-
diately register as delegates to this con-
ventior. II great secular bodies, clubs
and other organizations can command
a large attendance, surely In such criti-
cal DAYS as these the church should
likewise command respectful nearing
and q generous response.
Hopes to Attend Himself.
at immediately registered myself as
one of the delegates to this convention.
and hope to attend most OF It's sessions
do this because feel the neeo. as
am sure the clergy and laity must, OF
having my enthusiasm quickened and
NV zeal intensified by broader survey
of the present needs Of the churcn
"As this convention Immediately pre-
cedes the great General Convention. 1t
has an unusual significance. am mop
ing that not less than thousand or
more men and boys of this diocese viii
register without delay. 1t will mean the
uuickening and stimulating OF the spr-
itual life of the church throughout the
whole diocese If I can induce the lay
men generally to respond TO this invita-
ton. This is rare opportunity, ana
comes but once in lifetime. and feel
very profoundly that there Is a peculiar
need for 1t. and from it may issue tnfin-
ences that will permeate every parish,
and trust every home in our diocese.
st make this an urgent and personal
plea to the laymen to answer this sum-
mons to this great convention. have
deep and personal pride in having the
layn1en here give evidence to the church
at large of our strength. our zeal and
our high conservation to the kingdom
of our Lord and His Christ. These are
very critical days, and those OF us wliH
| live in or near the Nations Capi.s
have a responsibility that we may n
disregard or disesteem. Please hee
this call from your friend and bishop.