When was it published?

October 6, 1932 in Putnam Patriot

Story October 6, 1932

Putnam Patriot

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Archdeacon Brown, Rev. John R. Jones, Rev. Thomas H M. Ockford, Rev. Thomas Rickey, Rev. Edwin G. Morris, Rev. B. B. Styring, Rev. G. Edgar Tobey, Rev. Frank H. Bigelow, Rev. George A. Alcott, Rev. Dr. Parkes, Rev. Charles M. Gross, Rev. Leonard R. Richards

Q: What themes does it cover?

Moral Virtue, Providence Divine

Q: What keywords are associated?

Clerical Meeting, Old Testament, Religious Discussion, Pomfret, New London Archdeaconry, Holy Communion

Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut

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What is this article about?

The New London Archdeaconry Clericus held its annual meeting in Pomfret on October 4th, featuring Holy Communion, lunch, and a paper by Rev. Dr. Parkes on the significance of the Old Testament for modern religion, followed by discussion. Attendees included several local rectors.

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NEW LONDON CLERICUS MEETS IN POMFRET

The New London Archdeaconry Clericus met in Pomfret on Tuesday October 4th. The meeting began with a celebration of the holy communion at 11 o'clock. The rector being the celebrant assisted by the Rev. Edwin G. Morris. rector of St. Andrew's church, Norwich.

After the service the annual meeting was held at the rectory. At one o'clock lunch was served, and after an interval, the members reassembled to hear a paper given by the Rev. Dr. Parkes, rector of Grace church. Yantic. The subject of the paper was "The Significance of the Old Testament for Religion Today."

The subject was most ably presented and displayed much thought and considerable knowledge of the Old Testament Literature on the part of the speaker. The discussion which followed was most interesting, and disclosed how absorbingly vital is the Old Testament theology and how powerful is its influence in religion today. Words change their meaning and ideas have to be modified, but man's hopes and fears are present at every level of emergency The speaker said it was most unfortunate the title "Old Testament" has been regarded as something antiquated: that is. the stream of religious consciousness and development which the Old Testament so richly teaches flowed into the New Testament by which it is fulfilled in the revelation of the gospel.

Those present at the meeting were: Rev. Archdeacon Brown of Trinity church, Norwich, the Rev. John R. Jones (president) of St. Alban's church, Danielson. Rev. Thomas H M. Ockford, of St. James church Poquetanuck. Rev. Thomas Rickey of Christ church. Norwich, Rev. Edwin G. Morris of St. Andrew church, Norwich, Rev. B. B. Styring of St. Paul's church. Willimantic. Rev. G. Edgar Tobey of Christ church, Westerly, R. I., Rev. Frank H. Bigelow of the Rectory School. Pomfret, Rev. George A. Alcott of Voluntown, Rev. Dr. Parkes of Grace church. Yantic, Rev. Charles M. Gross of St. Philip's church, Putnam and the Rev. Leonard R. Richards of Christ church, of Pomfret.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Moral Virtue Providence Divine

What keywords are associated?

Clerical Meeting Old Testament Religious Discussion Pomfret New London Archdeaconry Holy Communion

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Archdeacon Brown Rev. John R. Jones Rev. Thomas H M. Ockford Rev. Thomas Rickey Rev. Edwin G. Morris Rev. B. B. Styring Rev. G. Edgar Tobey Rev. Frank H. Bigelow Rev. George A. Alcott Rev. Dr. Parkes Rev. Charles M. Gross Rev. Leonard R. Richards

Where did it happen?

Pomfret

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Key Persons

Rev. Archdeacon Brown Rev. John R. Jones Rev. Thomas H M. Ockford Rev. Thomas Rickey Rev. Edwin G. Morris Rev. B. B. Styring Rev. G. Edgar Tobey Rev. Frank H. Bigelow Rev. George A. Alcott Rev. Dr. Parkes Rev. Charles M. Gross Rev. Leonard R. Richards

Location

Pomfret

Event Date

Tuesday October 4th

Story Details

The Clericus met for Holy Communion celebrated by the rector with assistance from Rev. Edwin G. Morris, followed by the annual meeting at the rectory, lunch, and a paper by Rev. Dr. Parkes on the Old Testament's significance for modern religion, emphasizing its ongoing vitality and connection to the New Testament. Discussion highlighted its influence on theology and human experience.