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Episcopal Church Women in NC
Category: The Story Goes On
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I am glad to mention that there has been a revival of interest in the Ladies’ Benevolent Society, and that they have resolved to work more zealously for Parochial objects; and also, to unite, without change of organization, with the Woman’s Auxiliary Society of the General Church. Though the material result of this may not…
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During the past year (chiefly by the help of the bishop, the Woman’s Auxiliary and generous friends of other Dioceses) a new Church fifty by twenty-four feet, has been put under roof, and all the debt paid except $60, and so soon as this is paid a floor will be laid, window sashes procured and…
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This year in which I have served as your President has seen such great changes in the life of our people that it seems much longer than twelve months since we met together in Tarboro. At that time our country had been at war for almost six months but we had not begun to suffer…
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During this period of change and trial how has our Auxiliary fared? Have we advanced, held our ground, or retreated? My answer to this must be based on your reports to me and to your Diocesan Officers, and on my contacts with you at District Meetings and through your letters… . I can report a…
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The ladies of the Church in Enfield have recently raised money enough to light it up beautifully; so that hereafter we shall be enabled to hold evening as well as morning services in it. Since the Church has been lighted up, our evening services have been well attended. (Source: A. S. Smith, Parochial Report, Church…
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The church building has been much improved and now presents a neat and attractive appearance inside. A beautiful memorial window, of stained cathedral glass, circular in form, has been presented to the Parish by Mrs. P. B. Key, “in memoriam” of a deceased relative; its place is in the end of the Chancel. A “Church…
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The Rector desires to make special mention of the constant and faithful work of ‘St. Mary’s Guild,’ – a band of faithful women within the Parish, who, by their good earnest work, have contributed greatly to the beauty of God’s house, and the prosperity of the parish. Within the past year the Church has, by…
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This building was consecrated May 3rd of this year. The congregation is small and weak as yet. The work is in its infancy. St. Agnes’, however, is to be the center of a large and important missionary work. To kind friends outside of the Diocese, and a few within, we are indebted for this beautiful…
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The Ladies Aid Society organized last year is a great success. The ladies, earnest and untiring in work, by their example, have greatly increased the interest of all in the Church, cheered and upheld the Rector and drawn the thoughtful attention of others to our Communion… . the ladies Lent work – a new carpet…
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The “Home and Hospital,” under the charge of some of the ladies of the congregation, has cared for seven or eight patients since I took charge. A new organ, which is much needed, will be purchased by a society of the young ladies by the end of the year. (Source: The Rev. John K. Mason,…