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February 8, 1901
The Stark County Democrat
Canton, Stark County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Delegates from churches across the U.S. convened in Philadelphia on Feb. 6 for a national conference to form a federation of churches and Christian workers, following a New York meeting. Key figures included J. Cleveland Cady and Rev. E. B. Sanford. Sessions discussed local federations, international affiliation, and city evangelization, promoting cooperation.
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FEDERATION.
National Conference in
Church Movement.
Various
Denominations
Send
Representatives for Forming
a Union.
Philadelphia, Feb. 6.--Delegates sent by churches of various denominations from nearly every section of the United States met in conference here for the purpose of forming a national federation of churches and Christian workers. The sessions will continue until tonight. The meeting is the result of a conference held in New York last February, at which a national committee was appointed to ascertain the best method of organization. The present conference was called by this committee. J. Cleveland Cady, of New York, chairman of the committee, presided and made the opening address. The Rev. E. B. Sanford, D. D., of New York, secretary, read the report of the committee, which stated that during the past year local federations had been formed in Chicago, Syracuse, Schenectady, Jersey City and Portland and Auburn, Me. The report detailed the work of the committee since its appointment and concluded with the statement that "co-operation and not competition is to be the watchword. Working together the churches will minister to human needs as never before."
Benjamin G. Welch, of Sonestown, Pa., addressed the conference at length on "International Affiliation."
At the afternoon session Tuesday Rev. Frank Mason North, corresponding secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Church Extension society, of New York, spoke on "Federation in City Evangelization." and there was a general discussion of "local federations and their work."
National Conference in
Church Movement.
Various
Denominations
Send
Representatives for Forming
a Union.
Philadelphia, Feb. 6.--Delegates sent by churches of various denominations from nearly every section of the United States met in conference here for the purpose of forming a national federation of churches and Christian workers. The sessions will continue until tonight. The meeting is the result of a conference held in New York last February, at which a national committee was appointed to ascertain the best method of organization. The present conference was called by this committee. J. Cleveland Cady, of New York, chairman of the committee, presided and made the opening address. The Rev. E. B. Sanford, D. D., of New York, secretary, read the report of the committee, which stated that during the past year local federations had been formed in Chicago, Syracuse, Schenectady, Jersey City and Portland and Auburn, Me. The report detailed the work of the committee since its appointment and concluded with the statement that "co-operation and not competition is to be the watchword. Working together the churches will minister to human needs as never before."
Benjamin G. Welch, of Sonestown, Pa., addressed the conference at length on "International Affiliation."
At the afternoon session Tuesday Rev. Frank Mason North, corresponding secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Church Extension society, of New York, spoke on "Federation in City Evangelization." and there was a general discussion of "local federations and their work."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Church Federation
National Conference
Cooperation
Ecumenical Movement
Denominational Union
What entities or persons were involved?
J. Cleveland Cady
Rev. E. B. Sanford
Benjamin G. Welch
Rev. Frank Mason North
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
J. Cleveland Cady
Rev. E. B. Sanford
Benjamin G. Welch
Rev. Frank Mason North
Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
Feb. 6
Story Details
Delegates from various U.S. denominations met to form a national church federation, reporting on local efforts and emphasizing cooperation; addresses covered international affiliation and city evangelization.