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Episcopal Church Women in NC
Category: The Story Goes On
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A Working Society, consisting of many ladies of the congregation has been instituted for the purpose of procuring funds for different religious uses. (Source: The Rev. R. S. Mason, Parochial Report, Christ’s Church, Newbern, 1827 Journal of Convention, 21)
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Much praise is due to the ladies of the congregation for their exertions to promote the welfare of the Church. (Source: The Rev. C. C. Brainerd, Parochial Report, St. John’s Church, Williamsborough, 1826 Journal of Convention, 25)
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The ladies of the congregation have formed a society, the object of which is, by the profits of their labour, to afford pecuniary aid to the Church, which has already reaped the benefits of their labours. (Source: The Rev. William M. Green, Parochial Report, St. Matthew’s Church, Hillsborough, 1826 Journal of Convention, 22)
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We owe a new and handsome set of plate to the liberality of the ladies of the congregation. (Source: The Rev. Henry M. Mason, Parochial Report, St. John’s Church, Fayetteville, 1826 Journal of Convention, 21)
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Presented to the missionary fund by the Episcopal Working Association of Smithville, $10.00. (Source: The Rev. Adam Empie, Parochial Report, Smithville, 1827 Journal of Convention, 22)
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The congregation of “the Church of the Saviour” esteem it a privilege to place on record in the diocese their grateful appreciation of the generous kindness of Mrs. H. K. Burgwyn, of Richmond, Va., for enhancing the comfort and convenience of worship by alterations and the extension of the church at her own expense, the…
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Mary’s role as the wife of a nineteenth-century clergyman seemed to provide support and affirmation of Curtis’s faith: “I first made choice of you to be the partner of my life … you have higher incentives to holiness than a mere reward for my happiness.” (May 19, 1834) Her life varied from travel to the…
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The Rev. Roma C. Fortune, whose work among the deaf is a Diocesan project of the Auxiliary this year, through his son’s interpreting, made an interesting talk about his ministry to the lonely dwellers in the silent world. (Source: “Woman’s Auxiliary Meeting,” The Carolina Churchman, May 1935)
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Of the above reported contributions (in money) to the Thompson Orphanage, $150.00 was collected and given by St. Agnes’ Guild, which also contributed to the same most deserving charity, boxes of clothing and other supplies, valued at $50.00, additional. The “Mother’s Meetings” contributed $10.00 worth of supplies to the Orphanage, which is not included in…
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At our last annual meeting, a letter was received from Miss Emery, suggesting that at the various summer resorts Missionary Garden Parties be held during the summer months. In response, we held the first of these garden parties in our Diocese, at Saura Town, the beautiful summer home of Miss Ruth Hairston, our United Offering…