New Britain herald., 1930-02-07
Schism in Peoples Church Result of Antagonism to Former Pastor, Has Its Echo in Establishment of Grace Church on Old Doctrines.

Articles Of faith incorporating orthodox theories usually accepted by the 'fundamcntalist' churches were adopted and name selected at 3 business meeting Of persons inter- 'sted in the formation of new evangelical church last evening. l. was voted that q church be form. ally organized and plans were made for the development Of organiza- ton details. It was decided to cali Inc church "rhe Grace Church."
 The articles ot faith include be lief in the inherent inspired Scriptures. the Holy Trinity the virgin birth and divinity of Christ, creation and original sin, substantial lion and atoncment. bodily resurrcc- ton and abiding residence Of 'hrist, the second coming of Christ new birth, divine reward and diVin" punishment, including q bodily resurrection and conscious punish- utcnt. The latter while meaning the old orthodox belief in a heaven and hell, does not necessarily mean lake of fire and birthstone it Is pointed out, but means some kind of physical conscious punishment
 The official report, including the articles of faith is as follows:
 At a business meeting of the peo- plc who arc interested in tho forma- ion of new evangelist church, 1t was formally decided that such q church be established, and plans were made for the selection Of the charter membership. and the adop lion Of a constitution and bylaws. 'rho name of the now organization will be "Thc Grace Church."
 The articles of faith. which define 'ao nature of the church's worship and the doctrinal requirements for membership follows:
 we believe in the Scriptures of the old and New Tostancnts as verb ailv inspired of God, and inherent in Inc original writings and that they arc of supreme and final authority in faith and life.
 We believe in one God. ctcrnall3 existing in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit
 We believe that Jesus Christ was brgottcn by the Holy Spirit and born uf the Virgin Mary, and is true God and true man.
 "Wc believe that man was created ln the image of God, that he sinncd and therefore incurred not only physical death but also that spiritual death which is separation from God; and that all human beings are horn with a sinful nature, and, in the case Of those who reach moral r"spons,- bility. become sinners in thought, word and deed.
 We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins according 10 he Scriptures as representative and substitutionary sacrifice; ana that all that believe in Him are Justl- fled on the ground of His shed blood.
 We believe in the resurrection ot the crucified body Of our Lord, m His ascension into Heaven. and in His nrcsent life there for us, as HlSh Priest and Advocate.
 we believe in that blessed hope, the personal premillcnnial ana nm mincnt return of our Lord and Sa- >iour Jesus Christ
 We believe that all who reccINe hy faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Splrlt anu thereby become children of God.
 we believe in the bodily resur- rcction of the just and the unjust, the everlasting felicity of the saved and the everlasting conscious pun iShmcnt Of the lost"
 During the period of fornlatlon' I,coasarv committees and ofilcerS ', III serve. their term to end with the ,Irction of inc usual officers, me temporary moderator is J. 5. Com lock, and the clerk, John EloNt ot l'lainyil'c.
 A. committee consisting ol r.. N' Hlrar, Mrs. George B. Woram and Srvcl Corbctt will receive candl- dates for charter membership, ar range for devotional meetings and supply the pulpit. At present there is d morning service and Sunday school each Sunday and a home prayer meeting each Thursday eve nng. It is planned to begin Sunday evening services on February lG. l.. .H. Olsen who breaches the last of ,"ries of three sermons next Sunday IS assisting in the pulpit supply.
 The formal organization and inc preparation of constitution and by laws ij in charge of q committee consisting of T.. l.. Dunnc, Charles II. Hall, Kenneth Corbett. Mrs. k. w. Potcet and Dr. George B. Woram. with the moderator and clerk. They will perform in addition the usual duties of trustees.
 It is not designed to call pastor until fall. In the meantime services will be conducted and other work performed by the temporary organi zation. Sufficient support, both in numbers and finances is assured for the success of the new church.
 The above leaders include former members of the Peoples church. most of whom were supporters Of the Rev. H. O. Olney. who resigned recently because of friction in the