When was it published?

January 12, 1866 in Southern Christian Advocate

Domestic News January 12, 1866

Southern Christian Advocate

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Charity Or Relief, Religious Event

Q: What keywords are associated?

Baptist Meeting, Minister Relief, Taunton, Massachusetts, Superannuated Ministers, Disabled Ministers, Destitute Circumstances

Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina

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What is this article about?

At a recent Baptist meeting in Taunton, Massachusetts, members adopted a report calling for immediate aid to 25 superannuated and disabled ministers facing poverty and sickness, some with families.

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Baptist.—At their late meeting in Taunton, the Baptists of Massachusetts adopted a report recommending immediate action for the relief of their superannuated and disabled ministers. The report says: "It is a painful fact that there are some twenty-five ministers of our denomination who have rendered good service to the cause of Christ, who are known to be in destitute circumstances, and needing the assistance of their more favored brethren to keep their tables supplied, and their persons clothed, and the fire upon their hearth burning. Some of these are suffering from sickness as well as from poverty, and some have wives and children to share their trials with them."

What sub-type of article is it?

Charity Or Relief Religious Event

What keywords are associated?

Baptist Meeting Minister Relief Taunton Massachusetts Superannuated Ministers Disabled Ministers Destitute Circumstances

Where did it happen?

Taunton, Massachusetts

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Taunton, Massachusetts

Event Date

Late Meeting

Outcome

adopted report recommending immediate action for relief of superannuated and disabled ministers; 25 ministers in destitute circumstances, some suffering from sickness, some with wives and children

Event Details

Baptists of Massachusetts at their late meeting in Taunton adopted a report recommending immediate action for the relief of their superannuated and disabled ministers. The report highlights that 25 ministers who have rendered good service are in destitute circumstances needing assistance to keep their tables supplied, persons clothed, and fires burning.