THE FREE RELIGIOUS ASSOCIATION

presents

REV. KENNETH L^ PATTON Minister, First. Unitarian Society Madison, Wisconsin

Sunday October 5, 194? 4:20 PM

Parkway Comirunity Center 5120* 3outli ?arV^r.y Chicago, Illinois PROGRAM Guests of Honor #

DP* James L. Adams Singing - - - - League of Nations Hymn (see reverse side) Dr. Walter Adams Remarks 0 Chairman, Willard S. Townsend

Horace Cayton Statement of Purpose —Lewis A. McGee

Dr. Curtis W. Reese Re Introduction of Guests - - -—Chairman Randall Hilton Response - ' Dr. Curtis W. Reese Dr. A." Eustace Haydon "The House I Live Inn Robinson (vocal solo, Shelby Nichols)

Address Rev. Kenneth L. Patten

Announcements Chairman

(Ruth Fouche at the piav.o) I Brother, sing your country1s anthem, Shout your land's undying fame; Light the wondrous tale of nations With your peoplefs golden name. Tell your father*s noble story, Raise on high your country's sign, Join, then, In the final glory - Brother, lift your flag with mine J

JL X Hail the sun of peaoe, new rising, Hold the war clouds closer furled. Blend our banners, 0 my brother, In the rainbow of the world.' Red as blood, and blue as heaven, Wise as age, and proud as youth, Melt our colors, tender woven, In the great white light of truthi III Build the road of Peace before us, Build it wide and deep and long: Speed, the slow and check the eager, Help the weak and curb the strong, None shall push aside another, None shall let another fall; March besl^me, 0 my brother, AH for one, and one for all.'

~ From HYMNS OF THE SPIRIT

(Words copyrighted, 1934, by the League of Nations Association) FREE R E L I G I 0 U 'S -,- A S S 0 C 1 A T I 0 I

MORNING WORSHIP . .. .. 11:00 A.M. ""•-, Sunday, November 25, 1947 SCUTJr:SIDE COMMUNITY ART CENTER

Lewis A. McGe;o,, Leader 0RD2R 0 F SERVICE

PRELUDE MEDITATION HYMN - Turn back, 0 Man, forswear thy foolish ways, Old now is earth, and none may count her days; Yet thou, her child, whose head is crownfd with flame, "" -- - . _ Still wilt not hear thine inner God proclaim, Turn back, 0 man, forswear thy foolish1 ways. Earth shall be fair, aad all her people one; Nor till that hour shall God

* .. '••-'•.''• Through beauty he shall sec the vision of all things good-and fair. . Through the spirit of love he shall •dwell/ In peace and good will. , ' "• ; s He shall glory in the common welfare of mankind, He shall triumph in wisdom and equity. This is the goal of the agos that have been, Of the centuries that are "60 be. ; For tho day shall come-whon the spirit of man'shall reign over all the earth. READING * ." OFFERTORY

MUSIC ADDRESS - "The Threat of War*' •-"- Mr. George R. Dorsey ANNOUNCEMENTS ORDER 0 F SERVICE.. . 'ACT OF AFFIRMATION, all standing. We believe in the goodness of life, realizable In this present world, available to all the1children of men who seek the masteries of the spirit in every condition. We bolieve in man and the worth of all persons. We believe in labor, In the duty of all to bring forth in their several callings the fruits of useful living, and in the right of each to the just rewards of .his.;- industry. Wo believe In socioty, in'the ordered life of church end state, of school and home, of tho arts* and sciences, and we rejoice in this present hour of communion with one another and with the common hopes of all men. HYMN - " - My country is the world; Mine are all lands and seas, My flag with stars impearled, All flowers, shrubs and trees Fills all the skies. All life1s design; All the round earth I claim; . My heart within me thrills, Peoples of every-name, For all uplifted hills, And all Inspiring flame, And for all streams and rills My heart would prize. ;; The world Is mine. * And all men are my kin, Since^ ever -man .-has been Blood of my blood; I glory In the grace And strength of every race, And joy in every trace Of brotherhood. CLOSING WORDS THE FREE RELIGIOUS FELLOWSHIP (Unitarian)

GUEST SUNDAY SERVICE

December 4, 1949 11:00 A.M,

ABRAHAM LINCOLN CENTRE 700 Oakwood Blvde

Lewis A. McGee, Minister

Regular meetings of the church and school are held each Sunday, 11 A.M., at the Parkway Y.W.C.A., 4559 South Parkway. ORDER OF SERVICE

ORGAN PRELUDE Mrs. Marietta Turner at the organ, HYMN Once to every man and nation Comes the moment to decide, In the strife of truth with falsehood, For the good or evil side: Then to side with truth is noble, When we share her wretched crust; Ere her cause bring fame and profit, And 'tis prosperous to be just.

Though the cause of evil prosper, Yet 'tis truth dlone is strong; Though her portion be the scaffold, And upon the throne be wrong. Then it is the brave man chooses, While the coward stands aside, Till the multitude make virtue Of the faith they have denied.

PRAYER RESPONSIVE READING Behold the dark hour came upon me, And I seemed as a child alone in the night; The tempest of evil raged within me, The darkness covered me as a cloud.• Man seemed unto me but as a straw upon the wind And as a leaf from a tree in a stormy blast. Then in my distress I recalled the unshakable . prophets, And my hope was renewed from the deathless courage of martyrs, Lo 1 through all the ages they have been the light of the future; In them was man shown the creative spirit incarnate. Whenever the past hath seen man in the grip of despair, Whenever evil hath laid hold upon him, There hath not lacked strength to bear the pain Or vision to redeem the failure; From out the past voices cry unto us, Courage i And from the future the spirit beckons, Hope I 0 my soul, dare to walk in the pathway of spirit; Let thy fellowship be with the great of aH ages. They call us into the communion of the immortals; Theirs are the songs of the wagr of the blessed. They stood the strain of earth's anguished in ages past, Keeping a 3pirit serene and unfettered. In the way of the spirit, man is the master of lifej For the soul of man is the creative spirit incarnate ORGAN RESPONSE READINGS SOU) Hear Me Ye Winds And Waves... ..Handel Robert Parker SERMON "Freedom: A Militant Faith" Mr. McGeo OFFERTORY ANNOUNCEMENTS HY1#J These things shall be, a loftier race Than e'er the world hath known shall rise With flame of freedom in their souls, And light of knowledge in their eyes. They shall be simple in their homes, And splendid in their public ways, Filling the mansjons of the state With music and with hymns of praise. Nation with nation, land with land, Unarmed shall live as comrades free; In every heart and brain shall throb The pulse of one fraternity. CLOSING WORDS ORGAN POSTLUDE

the Abraham Lincoln Centre is giving a Tea this afternoon from three to six for the purpose of aiding the program for children*

On 'November 9-12 occurred the most serious anti- Negro and anti-Semitic violence in Chicago since 1919. The Unitarian and Universalist ministers and lay people are meeting here at Abraham Lincoln Centre tomorrow at 8:15 P.M. The•purpose--"HALTING RACIAL" VIOLENCE IN CHICAGO—THE UNITARIAN-UNIVERSAUST ROLE."

There will be a coffee fellowship after the service.

OUR PURPOSE

the By-laws of the Free Religious Fellowship give as our purpose the practice and extension of the follow­ ing principles: (1) Individual freedom of belief, (2) discipleship to advancing truth, (3) the democratic process in human relations, (4) universal brotherhood undivided by nation, race or creed, and (5) allegiance to the cause of a united world community. /•£££ RELIGIOUS I-ALL / }

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TUESDAY - 8:30 P.M. Laymen's League Meeting February 1 Harry Manley* s Home 9335 Lafayette avenue Movies of Saskatchewan Canada WEDNESDAY - 7:30 P.M. Miss Frances Wood February 2 Director of Church Schools and Leadership Training Afternoon consultations. Meeting of parents and teachers* 5851 South Wabash Avenue

SUNDAY - 11:00 A.M. Morning Services February 6 Rev. Harold P. Marley Former minister of Unitarian Church Dayton, Ohio

WEDNESDAY - 8:00 P.M. Women's Alliance February 9 First Unitarian Church, Church Parlors 57th and Woodlawn Dr. Walter .adams, Guest Speaker "The Psychology of Prejudice"

THURSDAY - 6:00 P.M. Associated Alliance February 10 Dinner Meeting Monroe Y.W. C.A., 59 East Monroo Street Workshops Education & Church Extension Led by Mrs. E.T. Buehrer Service & Inter-Faith Led by Mrs. Raymond Palmer

SUNDAY - 11:00 A.M. Morning Services February 13 Exchange of Ministers Rev. H.I.S. Borgford Minister, Beverly Unitarian Fellowship SATURDAY - 8:00 P.M. Record Concert February 19 Abraham Lincoln Centre 700 Oakwood Boulevard

SUNDAY - 11:00 A*M» Joint Morning Services February 20 First Unitarian Church 57th and Woodlawn

SUNDAY - 11:00 A.M. Morning Services February 27 YOUTH SUNDAY Program to be carried out by the youth, to be announced later.

********* Sunday morning services and meetings of the School of Religion are at the Y.W. CA. , 4559 South Sterkway. Other meetings are designated* - 2 - MINISTER'S COLUMN NEGRO HISTORY AND BROTHERHOOD WEEKS

At the close of the service Sunday, Negro History Week, centering on . January 23rd, all present joined voices Lincoln's Birthday and Brotherhood Week, in repeating the pdrpose of our Fellow** centering on Washington's Birthday, ship, which is based on the five princi­ make February an outstanding month in ples of Unitarian Advance, namely: churches and schools throiighout tho Individual freedom of belief, land. You will note in the calendar Discipleship to advancing truth, how we plan to observe the occasions. The democratic process in human re­ We will need your full co-operation on lations, both the second and third Sundays to Universal brotherhood, undivided by give strong emphasis to tho fact that nation, race, or creed, and Tho Free Religious Fellowship is making Allegiance to the cause of a united history by making brotherhood a living world community. reality today. Let us celebrate in that spirit. At the annual meeting of the A.U.A. last May, a resolution was adopted calling FEBRUARY BOOK SELECTIONS upon the member churches "to examine the extent to which these five principles We recommend BEYOND DOUBT by Kenneth are now reflected in the practice and L. Patton. "In BEYOND DOUBT, Mr. Patton the programs of our local churches and states in the everyday language of the denominations; and to report to the Com­ man on the street, in terras of tho prob­ mission on Planning and Review." The lems and experiences of all men, what Cortuaission is to make a report on this ....human and natural religion is. In subject at the Biennial Confernece of order to clarify its principles, he con­ the A.U.A. to bo held in Portland, Ore­ trasts it, point by point, with the be­ gon, next August. liefs of a supernaturalistic religion To carry out the purpose of this reso­ such as Christianity. Ha explores the lution requires us to evaluate ourselves basic attitudes and ideas of a reli­ in the light of our purpose. I am there­ gious program that is natural, human, fore requesting the members to give se­ scientific, democratic and artistic, rious thought to these principles. Is where the goal is a just and creative our practice in accord with our princi­ commonwealth of mankind.H ples? If not, what can we do to bring and ourselves more nearly in keeping with THE CRIGIN AND CHARACTER OF THE them? BIBLE Write out your thoughts and give or Jaboz T. Sunderland revised by Clayton send them to me during the month of R. Bowen. February* Everything that tho best scholarship has discovered about the authorship, ancaco UNITARIAN COUNCIL origins, growth and real character of the world's best-seller of all time is The Chicago Unitarian Council is com­ present here in popular style for tho posed of all the Unitarian churches of minister and laymen. the Chicago area. Our Fellowship is rep­ These two books along with other resented on the Council by our Minister, books and pamphlets will be on sale all Lewis A* McGee, recently elected Vice- during February at the Literature Table. President of the Council and two laymen, Free pamphlets and greeting cards are Harry L» Manley and Dr. James H. Craves. also to be found here. Just take a Monthly meetings are given over to dis­ look every Sunday.•.there may be some­ cussion of matters of common interest to thing which you would like. the family of churches. The last meeting, held at Abraham Lincoln Centre, Thursday, NEW MEMBERS January 13th, was addressed by Mr. CLif- ton Hoffman, Director of Youth Education We extend a hearty welcome to two of the Division of Education, A.U.A. He new members who have recently come into told in detail the services rendered by our Fellowship, Miss Georgia Smith and his office and of plans for expanding Mr. Howard S. Harris. these services. - 3 - REC1RD OONCERT WOMEN'S ALLIANCE The sewing room at the South Parkway The best attended of our record con­ Y.W. CA. was the scone of busy f ingors certs was on Saturday, January 15th at and much merriment on January 12th. the home of Dr. and Mrs. James Luther The members of The Evening Alliance Adams, 5707 Woodlawn .avenue. The pro­ sewed on infant nightgowns, shirts and gram featured "live" and recorded musio rompers, and to add a note of luxury, with Mr. Autrey McKissack as commentator. blue satin baby caps. Mrs* McGee con­ Mendelsohn's "Trio in D Minor", the first ducted the meeting while some sewed on movement, was played by a very capable the machine and others by hand. The and able ensemble consisting of Mr. Mc­ clothes will bo sent on to Europe after Kissack, violin; Don White, cello; and the next meeting on February 9th. This Linnie Welch, piano. The second portion is the international program of the of the program which was recorded, dealt Alliance's Service Committee. Tho Com­ with Progressive Jazz illustrated by the mittee is investigating local projects music of Stan Kenton. There was a lively where the Alliance's help, small as it discussion period following the program. may be, will be felt. The next concert will be held at Abra­ Until the Alliance has enough mem­ ham Lincoln Centre, 700 Qakwood Boulevard, bers to make all committees function, Saturday, February 19th. The livo musio the members as a whole are assuming the will feature Mrs. Marian Bloch at the responsibilities. To this ond, Mrs. piano and Mr. McKissack at the violin. Autrey McKissack has been appointed The recorded portion will be announced flower chairman, and Pat Henry, chair­ later. man of the Alliance Sunday coffee hours. Won't all of you plan to attend? The They will contact you about which Sun­ music is planned to entertain the tastes day you will take. The coffee hours and interests of all. If you have any are done in pairs, the Alliance Sundays suggestions as what you would like to in February being the 6th and 20th. hear, why not contact Harry Jones or Au­ Tho Women's Alliance will have a trey McKissack? joint meeting with the Evening Alliance of First Unitarian Church, February 9th. LAYMEN'S LEAGUE The meeting will be at First Church parlors, 57th and Woodlawn Avenue. Dr. Etoil Gudmundson was host to the Lay­ Walter Adams will speak on "The Psychol­ men's League meeting held at Meadville ogy of Prejudioe." All women are in­ House, 5659 Woodlawn Avenue, Tuesday, vited. . January 11th. At the meeting, Mr. Wil­ liam Gough review the book HUMAN DESTINY Women of Free Religious Fellowship by Lecomte du Nouy* After the review, an Are ye fish or fowl? active discussion took place. Among the Are ye man or beast? new faces present were Ken Smith, Louis Are ye Alliance member or not? Gough, Mr. Childress and Mr. Balch. Mr. Balch joined the League and at the next Calling all Women* There are many of meeting, Tuesday, February 1st, he will you who have made no expression of your show movies of a trip he made in Saskat­ desire or lack of desire to become mem­ chewan, Canada. The meeting will be bers of tho Alliance. We would like to held at the home of Harry Manley, 9335 know. All it requires is payment of Lafayette Avenue. All men of the churbh #1.35 annual dues and the desire to and friends are invited to this meeting! help in our program. May one of the The Laymen's League has collected Executive Board hoar from you so our funds with which to purchase an electric secretary will know to whom to send coffee urn for the Free Religious Fellow­ notices. If you are interested but not ship. Thanks, Laymen' ready to join, say so. If you don't want to join, say so..J DONATIONS The Executive Board consists of Fern Qayden, Eselean Henderson, Joan Harris, The .Fellowship has received many very Kay Wimmer, Judy Graybill, Geneva Gough, nice donations. Mrs. Maude VUalker donated Lois Forwalter, Marcella McGoo. the collection baskets which were certain­ ly appreciated when a vegetable dish had (continued on next page) - 4 DONATIONS Cont'd MISS WOOD TO VISIT tfS to be used. Twenty hymn books were do­ Miss Frances Wood, Director of Church nated during 1948 from an unknown source* Schools and Leadership Training of tho Mrs. Mabel Butler has donated tables and Division of Education of the A.U.A*, chairs as well as many much-needed sup­ will pay us a visit Wednesday, February plies for the School of Religion. 2nd. In the afternoon* Miss Wood will EDITORIAL - THE YOUNG PEOPLE be available for private consultations with parents and teachers. Ih the Last November, the Senior Class of the evening at 7:30 P.M. there will be a School of Religion returned the visit of meeting of parents and teachers to con­ the Junior Class of the Third Unitarian sider all the problems relative to our Church at 301 North Mayfield Avenue. The school program. Both the meeting and Junior Class had visited our Glass earlier the jprivate conferences will be held at in the year. the residence of the minister, 5851 So. At the time the boys and girls from the Wabash Avenue. Miss Wood can be of Third Church visited our class, they were great assistance to us and we should studying THE CHURCH ACROSS THE STREET, take advantage of her coming. Call Mr* chapter by chapter and having open discus­ McGee at NOrmal 7-8733 to make your ap­ sion on each chapter. At that time we pointment* were studying JESUS THE CARPENTER'S SON. COFFEE HOUR Our class is now studying, THE CHURCH ACROSS THE STREET. After we finish the The coffee hour following morning book we .expect to read and dramatize the services of the Fellowship has become life of Moses. quite a sooial hour, where the members The Senior class sincerely enjoyed the and guests greet each other, talk over trip. We hope to make another trip very ihe morning address or perhaps just ex­ soon as we enjoy visiting as well as hav­ change recipes or hints on raising chil­ ing visitors. Your reporter will report dren. The Women's Alliance started ser­ our next visit. ving coffee once a month. The period Frances Jean Gayden was so popular that it now takes place every Sunday with the Laymen's League SCHOOL OF RELIGION and the Women's Alliance alternating Sundays* The Free Religious Fellowship is under obligation to Mrs. Joan Harris for doing PHILRUTH TEA a splendid jbb as superintendent of our Everyone is looking forward to tho school. Owing to the pressure of home Philruth Toa which is being sponsored duties she has felt obliged to give up the for Philruth by a special committee. It office. Cur thanks to Joan. Mrs. Char­ is to ba given at the Parkway Ballroom lotte Chornock has consented to take over on March 13th. The Fellowship is look­ and we extend to her every good wish. i/Ve ing forward to it because, first, wo are ask for her the co-operation of parents to have a table and second, half the and teachers. proceeds from our table are to go to the Alliance. So, mark the date March 13th CONFERENCES and you and friends be present* Our Last year our people did not attend the table will bo in charge of Mrs* Walter conferences. This year let's make our­ Adams* selves known at some of these conferences. BAZAAR AND BRIDGE All of them are very interesting. Won't A bazaar is to be planned for next you plan to attend one or all during 1949? November. More later this Spring. The first conference is the annual meet­ The Alliance is sponsoring a Bridge ing of the A.U.A. These are the May neet- on April 29th for members and friends* ings in Boston. The dates are May 22nd to It is to help give the Alliance much May 29th. Bi-ennial meeting, A.U.A., Port­ needed funds in their treasury. Mrs. land, Oregon, August 15th to 18th. Geneva Maude Walker and Mrs. Ruth Parker are Conference, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Au­ the acting committee with the entire gust 28th to September 4th. Alliance co-operating. You will hear more of the Bridge in the next month's newsletter* THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS

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THE FREE RELIGIOUS FELLOWSHIP (UNITARIAN)

oordially invite you to attend

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE

11:00 o'olook 700 Oakwood Boulevard January 28, 1951

SEEMQNj THE ABC OF HUMAN RELATIONS

Guest speaker: Dr§ Sunder Joshi Dr» Joshi is a widely read and thoroughly informed lecturer on the problems of religion and current civilization* He is in great demand (now giving lectures at four local universities and colleges) as a speaker*

Coffee Fellowship February 14. 1951

The Board of the Free Beligious Fellowship Mr* Howard Harris, Chairman 0025 Ch&zqplaln Avanne , . Chicago 37, Illinois Dear Mr* .Harris As a result of the discussion with officers, board Members, and representatives of the A.U.A. eoraaittee I was requested to make specif1c suggestions to the Board for their consideration and implementation* this I am doing now in the hope that the Board will meet in February to sat up the or** ;;anIsatIonal procedures and that they will neet with me on larch 18th for a final planning session for the purpose of putting the pro^ran Into Immediate action* (1) fhere are aeireral general questions and areas of concern that should be kept in mind during the planning process* What Is the membership potential? What avenues are available for giving recondition and responsibility to members? mat is the Ideological concern and felt need of the menboi L and potential meiabere? What varieties of appeal are available through the worship and church service and other activities? (S) The ;oard first should so organise itself and each member pledge itself to full loyalty and cooperation by making every effort to be present at every meeting and giving full and serious consideration to all problems and plans* {$) "Sim Board should set a realistic member ship goal for the co.-iing year and determine ways and means of achieving it. Such means oonld Include a direct sail eaxnpaign* personal in­ vitations, special services, special events, etc. (4) The Board should establish procedures for a "know- your^people11 survey* In this they should discover the ag© range, the interest ranee, the attendance habits of the var» lone members, and the remans for their enthusiasm or lack of enthusiasm. Special attention should be given to the inactive members to ascertain why they are inactive, to study means of reeolving problems which prevent their integration In the church program, to provide methods for dropping from member­ ship those who are definitely not interested taut who have not resigned* (5) The Board should set a definite goal for the increas­ ing of attendance at tho church services and should sat up a coraralttee which will work with the minister in arranging for *7^ *?*€€ TZefayOicte 0?eM

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SUNDAY, APRIL 22. 1951 11A.M.

7DD DAKWOOD BDULEVARD

LEWIS A. MRGEE, MINISTER *f¥ave Ifeed 0/ ft?

SERMON BY

REV. EDWIN T. BUEHRER MINISTER OF THIRD UNITARIAN CHURCH

SPECIAL MUSIC BY CHANNING GLEE CLUB • FTHE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

GUEST OF FREE RELIGIOUS FELLOWSHIP (UN I TAR(AN)

THIRD AN'NI V E R S A R Y S E R V 1 CE

SUNDAY APRIL 22. 1951

11 A. M*

AS RAH AM Li N CO L N C EN T R £ 700 OAKWOOD BOULEVARD

Guest Speaker Rev* Edwin TV Buehrer Minister, Third Unitarian Church

Special Music ..- > Channing Glee Club - vChris Moore,, director

MINISTER " PRESIDENT OF B0,ARD LEWIS A. McfeEE - HOWARD S. HARRIS THE ORDER OF SERVICE

PRELUDE Mrs, Marietta Turner OPENING SENTENCES- A. -..-: j:.; r^ ; PRAYER OF ASPIRATION HYMN MO, 320

Once to every man and nation comes the moment to : *) ; v deqide, y ..? _», ;-; $ r. \; ! ;•; ;.•* * •; : ; 1 H T In tAe strife of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side: Then to side with truth is noble, when we share her wretched cru,$.t;); w- ^:\A'\A Ere her cause bring fame and profit, and 'tis prosperous to be just.

Though the cause of evil prosper, yet ftis truth alone is strong; Though her portion be the scaffold, and upon the throne be wrong-., % % ,1 % ;• >A « j MA K$ •-• Then it is t hje bray e- mm: eh 0 ose s, while the coward stands aside, Till the multitude make virtue of the faith they have denied.

READING- \ 'r-i m;=l j '. '<^ A\ .- : };• A RESPONSIVE READING:

Blessed are the upright and tru.stporJ;ky,f.Sjthe spirit of whose promise is never brpken, and the meaning of whose word is sure* BLESSED ARE THE HUSBANDS AND WIVES WO CARE TENDERLY FOR EACH OTHER, EACH BEING JUST TO THE SEPARATE MIND THAT IS IN THE OTHER, Blessed are the fathers and mothers who rule their households patiently, the children who dwell together in unity, learning wisdom and virtue from'each other, BLESSED ARE FAITHFUL FRIENDS; THEY COMFORT EACH OTHER IN SORROW AND REJOICE TOGETHER IN PROSPERITY; THEIR AFFECTION NEVER TIRES THROUGH FAMILIARITY, Blessed are they who love knowledge, who prize the things that are excellent and who hold to the highest truth they know, sacrificing" all else rather than deny it, BLESSED ARE' THEY WHO EtfDURE HARDNESS AS GOOD SOL­ DIERSAND MO IN TIMES OF STORM HOLD LOYALLY TO THE fMTH:THAT INTELLIGENT GOOD-WILL, CAN TRANSFORM y THIS WORLD INTO A BETTER HOME FOR ALL 0M.0ITY, SONG OF EXALTATION: VA " ;; " - "" '"""/"•'[ Rejoice in love we all may share, Rejoice in beauty everywhere, > Rejoice in hope of good to be, / **/ • Rejoice in truth that makes us'free, / " : .-.-•- A.. •.,••' A t, . yv * ' - •"' i- : '•' S * . *• • I -X w " A »' ,.*;.,/. *-,,,-. •".•.•• '- % ".. ; " •CHANNING GLEE CLUB "Give Ear 0 Lord'1 v • /u '• < : Schutz SERMON "Religion: Wilt' Torn*rrowJs World Have' Need of Itn '• • : Rev, Buehrer OFFERTORY • ; ' • • — '• •• CHANNING GLEE CLUB "Grant Me True Courage, Lord" Bach ANNOUNCEMENTS :•'• A • •••• A • • <: . • ••• HYMN. NO, 352 ••:• ?! A A- '•••••. ' ••• /A-'' •'

Wonders still the world shall witness .<;t - - ,

..Never, known by men vOjf &ld-, 7 • t .* \ •:* ~.' i»$#»V, Never dreamed by ancient sages, --t*% v' Howsoever free and bold. Sons and daughters shall inherit Wondrous arts to, us,\unknownH When the dawn of peace its splendor over Over all the w6rid has thrdwn. For a spirit, then shall move .th.em: <, We but vaguely apprehend- :; ., . :'•/"£*. . ' Aims: magnificent and holy, y. ;: t. • .- . ., Making joy and labor friend,- , ... Then shall b^oom in song and fragrance, , Harmony of thought .and .deed, • , , _; ,, Fruits of peace and love and justice- Where today we plant the seed CLOSING WORDS POSTLUDE * HISTORY

Out of a small group of persons which met from January to June 1947 P* discuss religious questions a committee was formed to plan during the summer j'or a permanent 0rganization. The name Free Religious As­ sociation was chosen and beginning in October regular Sunday morning meetings were conducted, RgvA Kenneth L, Patton was the speaker for the first of these meet­ ings, *. ,'- : .,.• r-., •'••.:.•". -A. By April 1, 1948 fifty'persons or families had Pledged to betbme members of ah interracial Unitarian church* On Sunday April 25, 1948, Rev, Randall S» Hilton, Secretary of 'the Western Unitarian Conference, presided attheofficidl organization oftheF&eRe- ligious Fellowship (Unitarian}* In addition to Rev, Hilton, the committee which represented the American Unitarian Association "in supervisPng the wo rk pretim~, inary to the organization was composed of Dr, Curtis V, Reese, Dean of Abraham Lincoln Centre, and DrA James Luther Adams, Professor of Social Ethics, Uni­ versity of Chicago, Members of this committee are sped al guests today, : A:

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ARTI CLE ,! I Of BY.LAWS , . ,r, * y,

ffTH I S SOCIETY IS FOUNDED.UPON JNDI V IDUAL FREEDOM OF BELIEF. DISCIPLESHIP TO ADVANCING TRUTH, THE DEMO. GRATIC PROCESS IN HUMAN RELAT I 0NS. UN 1V£RSAL BROTHER­ HOOD UNDIVIDED BY NATION, RACE OR CREED. AND;ALL£61ANCE TO THE CAUSE OF A UNITED WORLD COMMUNITY. IT IS OUR PURPOSE TO EXTEND ..THESE PRINCIPLES." THE GROSSE POINTE UNITARIAN CHURCH

WM. D. HAMMOND, Minister

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17440 E. JEFFERSON . OPPOSITE RIVARD GROSSS POINTS UNITARIAN CHURCH Win, D* Hammond, Minister Helen C. Leuzinger, Organist

MAY 27, 1951

PRELUDE Romance . ~ ...... Rubinstein mm 97 Verses 1-2-3

INVOCATION

SONG OF EXALTATION From all that dwell below the skies Let faith and hope with love.arise; Let beauty, truth and good be sung Through ev'ry land, by ev'ry tongue. AMEN.

RESPONSIVE READING ..... Selection 77. Page 122

MEDITATION and ORGAN RESPONSE [ "Sevenfold Amen«]

ORGAN MEDITATION Reverie ...... $orodin

READINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS

OFFERTORY

Vocalise ...... Rachmaninoff

HYMN 36O . • » . • (Second Tune) .... Verses 1-2-4-5

SERMON "Expanding Horizons in Religion" Rev. Lewis A. McGee Free Religious fellowship Chicago, Illinois

ORGAN INTERLUDE

BENEDICTION and ORGAN RESPONSE

POSTLUDE Jubilee ...... Wilson

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"From the very first (Man) has been 'upon an engage­ ment very difficult ,•' in which the odds,, humanly considered, were against him. . • • • . (But) it is precisely when his circumstances are easiest that he gives the poorest account of himself* and the best when he is fighting against odds." ~ L. P. JACKS FREE RELIGIOUS FELLOWSHIP (UNITARIAN)

NEWSLETTER

December % 1951

CALENDAR

December 9 i Sunday - 11 A#M* CO > Morning Service V, . "Tho End of the World" Guest Speaker, Rov# David 1 Cole, Minister, First Uni** o vcrsali-rt" Cliurch lis00 Aollc - Church School w^M^^BpumntMUjiiinmiiwn liIHISTBR'3 COLUMN December 12- Wednesday - 8 P$p© Womenf s Alliance rath Mrs* The Free Religious Fellowship was or­ Spencer Ling, U6jl Wabash ganized April 2% 19h9 as an interracial Avenue© Lois IlcCo2..och, church, affiliated, with the American Uni­ Program Oonsulta*-• General tarian Association and the Western Uni- Alliance. Boston* aest ta$ian Conference* There were churches Speaker in the denomination which had members of different racial background,, members who December 16- Sunday - 11 Ad^ same to these churches after they were or­ Morning Service ganised! ours is the first church so "Beware th'j Ice" characterized from the beginning and with Rev* Lewis At lie (be such intention. Everyone concerned want­ Studorts of Leadville Theo- ed it to be that way* logical School mil visit Publicity given to this fact has made servicea us known throughout the denomination, We 11 AJ10 - Church School met the requirement that there should be at least fifty families or parts of fami­ December 19- Wednesday - 6 P*!.!* lies plelged to support the church finan- Annual Christmas BSnner & cially$ The American Unitarian Associa­ Party- tion agreed to back the venture with Abraham Lincoln Centre $1300$0^ per year to be used toward the salary c*x the minister, the church to i*aise the balance of the salary and other People, an idea, and money to support operating costs* It I The idea is worthy ana" our members Pat briefly, the idea basic to Unitari- and friends arc the people9 Dux r'tue- ortsm |s freedom of belief, devotion to tion is not good because w havg not m truth seeking, and fellowship© It is an surcd up in the raising cd AOi» Of idea big enough oo challenge the very best eighty-nine persons on our acAe Worshi p there is in all of us, wortliy of effort roster less bfcan half signed aa pledge and suppertt card this year, and : uy fiTfy ig! 1 ca.- Ifev* Ellsworth Smith of the Cincinnati be Counted as active members^ cma of' church reqent^y delivered a sermon on the fifty-eight are only mildl active* What shall we do in- this si, brotherhood in which he said: "ssoWo are istion? going to develop during the next few years The trustee board is planning i- pall on a number of churches like our specifically the unpledged members the week, a + unseg^egcted church, *Thc Free Religious ber 9'th0. The aim is to pc a fi nanoial Fellowship1, in bhic&go* That e:cpcrimont " pledge from ever;; member* The higp e is has exbablished itself now^1 The Rev© Mr© that every member will contribut. - regu* S?itl* tninks of us as pioneering the way larlyg. The board is world:..-: or,* cerv toward an Unabrogated church in an unseg- pletc statement of the financial c ..jdi» regated society* MINISTER'S CGLITJN continued REV. DAVID COLE

tion which will soon be ready for distri~ The young minister of the First bution* The plan calls for a membership Uhivorsalisi Church of Chicago-will meeting tho first part of January 1952 so use as liis sermon topic Sunday, "'The that ail may know the facts and face up End of the World*" He is rapidly for> to tboia* ing to the front as a leader in connuni* WM% will be the result'of all this? ty affairs with a concern as br 'd as None can now say# However, there is one human welfare* You will be a-rr ibly sure fchtag - it will depend upon how rc~ surprised "by what he has to say*> spc^.lMr the members of the Free RcHg*» ious I-'jll.wship arc* SERVICE COLEIITTEE Tto tiiae of destiny is upon us| It demands of each of us to respond in full The campaign for the lTnitarian Ser­ measure - to pledge, to give, to attend vice Committee is now in full s* : ag» meetings* to*quit finding fault with the Every member c:* the Pellowsldp h< n been Other felloWj to accept responsibility contacted'by letter from the *cntral for doing his share* committees Wendell Itancc, chairman© FJHAT wr,L you DO? Hrs« Irma Alexander is chairman of cor committee and your contribution is to" CHRISTIES PARTY. be given or sent to her and not to Iir* Hance's com.nitteoc Get it in ^oxl We The annual Christmas'Dinner and Party would like to set December 16th as the will be given Wednesday, December 19th at deadline datcc You can reach ?frft« 6'.tOQ ?*I1* at Lincoln Centre on the fourth Alexander at 7008 Vcrnor. Avenue, tele­ floor," A turkey dinner will be served phone Aberdeen lt-2^G6e' Urs* Marcella 103 k"! Oi25^ foP r adults and (AoOO for child­ HcGec is assisting lirs* Alorandcr* ren from 5 through 11 years of age* There wil3 be no charge for'children un­ BOOK TABLE der five* lood food, games* Christmas carols all help to make this occasion one Did you know that you could order of oho best c± tho entire year**, Oome and books through the Book Table? Have you let's enjoy the holiday spirite 1IAKE seen the list of books that arc avail­ YOUR ^JSSSRVVUiONS as soon as possible and able? Why not give your child some of no 1 ,er than the lith. with Spencer King the Beacon press books which are used in or Frances Albritton* our Church School? Christmas Cards arc being sold at the LAYHEN'S imGOfe Book Table alsoj Orders taken on or before December 9th will be received in The I. rn Dance given by the Laymen's time for Christmas mailing* Have you League was a beautiful, successful affair* seen the special Christmas card designed It should have been better supported by by Vinscnt Saunders? There are still a members of the Fellowship, Spencer King few left. and Ms committee are to be congratulated* Be certain to stop and see what you Watch for the next League eventJ may purchase immediately at the Book Table. WOMEN'S ALLIANCE NEW ARRIVALS I The Alliance meeting Wednesday, December 12th at the homo of Dorothy King (llrs* The last of October this year was Spencer King) U631 Wanash Avenue should marked by an increase in tho population^ draw a large attendance* Lois McColloch In Walla Walla*. Washington, Carolyn Kay dynamic program consultant of the General Bradford (named for our Kay Wirier) came Alliance will be present and speak to the upon the scenes while here in Chicago members* AH women of the Fellowship are Edward Lawrence Hart first saw the light invited! DON'T MISS THIS MEETING* of day* Wo congratulate the parents of each* The Bradford's (Alvin and Judy) Horning Services and Church School at address is 1701 liolrose, Walla Walla* Abraham Lincoln Centre, 700 Oakrrood Washington* Boulevard* Lewis A* IfcGcc. Uinister* W—WIIHIII 1 i' turn,MM—> ^pwigjn n—in—wipfmll*^»^»tM**—*»>M*JMIM*lMWt FREE RELIGIOUS FELLOWSHIP (Unitarian)

FOURTH ANNIVERSARY SERVICE

Sunday April 20, 1952

11 AM

ABRAHAM LINCOLN CENTRE 70C OAKk'OOD BOULEVARD

Guest Speaker . Dr. Edward J, Sparling President, Roosevelt College

Minister President Lewis A. McGee Jesse A. Reed, Jr. ORDER OF SERVICE

PRELUDE. Miss Marietta Turner OPENING SENTENCES MEDITATION VERSICLES: (all standing) Peace be with you. AND WITH ALL MANKIND. Lift up your hearts. WE LIFT THEM UP IN JOY AND PRAISE,

HYMN Life of ages, richly pour'd, Love of God, unspent and free, Flowing in the prophet's word And the people's liberty.

Never was to chosen race That unstinted tide confined; Thine is every time and place, Fountain sweet of heart and mind.

Breathing in the thinker's creed, Pulsing in the hero's blood, Nerving simplest thought and deed, Freshening time with truth and good.

READING RESPONSIVE READING The spirit of man shall reign over all the earth: He is the heir of all the ages since the dawn of time.

HE IS THE FULFILLMENT OF PROPHECY AND THE GOAL- OF GREAT HOPES BORN IN HIGH DESIRE,

Man's beginnings were in lowliness; his body and appetites bore the marks of the brute.

HE KNEW NOT HIS DIVINE ORIGIN, NOR SAW THE VISION OF MAT HE MIGHT BECOME In moments of blind passion he has destroyed the work of his own hands, the fruit of centuries he has trodden under foot.

YET IN HIS SOUL WAS THE UNQUENCHABLE SPARK OF DIVINE FIRE,

Though the way of his ascent has been through struggle and pain and defeat, out of conflict with evil has he found strength for victory.

THEREFORE WILL WE NOT DESPAIR OF THE SPIRIT OF MAN, FOR IN HIM IS POWER TO BLESS HIS OWN TIME AND TO BEQUEATH A HERITAGE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS,

Through knowledge he shall obtain mastery over his own life.

THROUGH BEAUTY HE SHALL SEE THE VISION OF ALL THINGS GOOD AND FAIR,

Through the spirit of love he shall dwell in peace and good will.

HE SHALL GLORY IN THE COMMON WELFARE OF MANKIND, HE SHALL TRIUMPH IN WISDOM AND EQUITY,

This is the goal of the ages that have been, of the centuries that are to be,

FOR THE DAY SHALL COME WHEN THE SPIRIT OF MAN SHALL REIGN OVER ALL THE EARTH.

CHORAL GROUP "Lead Kindly Light" Godard - Parks REMARKS Dr, James Luther Adams ADDRESS "ARE IDEALS PRACTICAL" Dr, Edward J. Sparling President, Roosevelt College PIANO SOLO "Hark, Hark, the Lark" Schubert Mrs. Lenamae Ingram OFFERTORY Cello Solo Mr. Harold Jefferson ANNOUNCEMENTS .'•-..- HYMN These things shall be, - a loftier race Than e'er the world hath known shall rise With flame of freedom in their souls, And light of knowledge in their eyes.

They shall be simple in their homes, And splendid in their public ways, Filling the mansions of the state With music and with hymns of praise.

Nation with nation, land with land, Unarmed shall live as comrades free; In every heart and brain shall throb The pulse of one fraternity.

CLOSING WORDS POSTLUDE

PURPOSE Article II of By-laws "This society is founded upon, individual freedom of belief, discipieship to advancing truth, the demo­ cratic process in numan relations, universal brother­ hood undivided by nation, race or creed, and allegiance to the cause of a united world community. It is our purpose to ex-tend these principles." NEWSLETTER Fre Religious Fellowship(Unitarian) 700 Oakwood Blvd.

February 23,1954 W.I.Gough, Editor, 9332 Stewart Ave. WA~8~69#6 '',i'fiA,ii,ii,iA^'. ;,c >,o,< A\<. ;,< i,s i,i ;,s j,< >,s SUNDAY,FEB. 28, SPEAKER by Ernest Hemingway as an introduc­ Rev„ Ben Richardson tion to his well known novel. They "The Inner Faith'5 mean, of couBse,,that no man can

't^'i^'i-'^i^'i- live entirely alone. They mean fur- COFFEE SCHEDULE tner, that whatever concerns any March 7 Open man anywhere in any way also cen­ March 14 Firs, Harriet Otake cerns you, March 21 Mrs* Eva Perkins How? Easily. March 28 Mrs* Ruth Porter Since last August to the present April 4 Mrs, Elise Reed time a pattern of lawlessness has v^oicv^v^vvsicsio^io^j^oio^^^v** been established in the vicinity of ON SUNDAY MARCH 14,THE ALTER FLOWERS Trumbull Park Homes. The mayor, the will be in memory of Mrs.Ida Helene council, the police force have made Willius Goldsmith,birthday March no real effort to break it. Mean­ 16, l$62,by her daughter, Ida Gold­ while well organized groups are cir­ smith Ashby. culating inflammatory literature, "I thank my God for everything, literature that could incite race But more than any other riots5 while at the same time anoth­ I wish to say a special kind er group petition the mayor to re­ Of TThank You *for my Mother" call the police,v/hich action would 5,s «,•» i,c »,c J,c ;,c ;,s i,s ;,< 5,t -,< i,< 5,s ; i >,s 5,c 5,s J,s J,< I,< I S 5,s >,< j,c ;,i 5,< >,c i,s >,s J,J s,s A-fi A,Z ( >fi i,< ( leave certain tenants in Trumbull MR. AND MRS. HARRY MANLEY Park without any protection. have returned from the Virgin Ia*a In a meeting we had. with a repre­ land s and Ax shingt on,D * 6• sentative of The Council Against Welcome back, Harry and Carrie. Discrimination he wondered if each

if, i,c ifi s,c J,S i,i ;,c >,< >,< i,< ;,< ;(< ;,t i,< >,< -,< >,< J,J ;,< ;,< ;,t ;,s i,< 3,c s,< 5,< >,c >,' ;;< >,< j,< i,c ;,c ;,c membe;,< r of the FRF would write a let­ Mrs* Maude Walker was quite ill ter to the mayor protesting the sit­ during the past week, too ill to uation at Trumbull Parks Homes. receive callers we understand. We suggest that each member do more Some "Get Well" cards might help. In addition to a letter to the mayor Her address is 4426 Drexel Blvd. write a letter of protest to your «t- si- l- O, »t, -I. s'- si- Si- ^ si- -I.- Sl- Sl- si- si- Si. si- si- si- Si- si- si. si, s^ :<, si- s •.•- s!- -.'- s<- s'- si- S>- 'f Af V'1» '|^ 'I- 'I- '|- Af. -,S ^,S »,S *,S »,S ,,S ,,S -,S -,S ^,s -,S -,S -, s »,S -,S -,S -,S -,S -|S -,S -,S -,S -;S ,,S -,S ,,S councilma-,S n too —« and urge your BRIDGE WHIST CANASTA friends to do the same* A Benefit Card Party, Friday,Mar,5 Powerful, insidious forces, well Abraham Lincoln Centre organizedgam , are in motion, Trumbull 700 Oakwood Elvd. Donation $1*00 Park i but a testing ground* Mobs

Table and Door Prizes a.p.t. \A u cs. s^k the police knowing that they Sponsored, by the Women's Alliance will not be punished, play Let us enlist all friends of fair p FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS in this fight against ignorance and No man is an Island, entire of it­ prejudice, Let us attempt to arouse self; every man is a piece of the the forces of law and break this Continent, a part of the Main: if a vicious pattern of lawlessness, Clod be washed away by.fcae Sea, "Send not to see for whom the bell Europe is the less, as well as if tolls; it tolls for thee I" a Promontory were, as well as if a Manner of thy friends or of thine BROTHERHOOD WEEK IS 52 TIMES A.YEAR own were; any nan? s d eath dimini sh- es me, because I am involved 'n BE SURE TO COME OUT SUNDAY Your opinion is as good as the other Mankind: and therfore never send to 1 know for whom the bell tolls;it fellow s. Let it be known] tolls for b'hee,* These words by John Donne were used CALL US SOMETIME BYE NOW* THE LAYMEN'S LEAGUE

OF THE FREE RELIGOUS FELLOWSHIP

PRESENTS THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO GLEE CLUB

Sunday, March 2 -• 4:00 P. M.

Abraham Lincoln Center

,,|MMlMHIIMIlMHMIMIHHHtttHHIMIHIHI Program

UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB University of Chicago Christopher Moore, Conductor

I. Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light Bach O Vos Omnes Perti Last Words of David Randall Thompson Draw the Tear from Hopeless Love (from "Solomon") . Handel Four Choruses from "Patience" Gilbert and Sullivan Sonata for Four Hands Poulenc Stephen McDermott - Ernest Levenstein Accompanists

— INTERMISSION —

Music for the first London Glee Club Glorious Apollo Webbe Baccanal (Drinking Song) Cocchi Settings of "Alice in Wonderland" Irving Fine Lobster Quadrille Father William Folk Songs New and Old Rich Old Miser Ruth Abbott The Witch Borislav Martinu At Sunset Davison Morning Comes Early Davison Alma Mater +»+»++»+ +>.» •••••»••••••••••••••••••»••••»••••••»••.• Patrons

Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell A. Gwynn Mrs. Janice Waters Swannie Thorpe Mr. &> Mrs. Samuel A. Kaiser Miss Hazel Johnson Mr. & Mrs. William Greer Mrs. Helen Horn Mr. & Mrs. William Thomas Mrs. Rochelle Flagg Mr. & Mrs. Roderick C. Williams Mrs. Leona Foster Mr. &> Mrs. William Warren Mr. & Mrs. Edward N. King Mr. 8 Mrs. Charles Griffith Atty. William A. Peterson

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MAKERS OF UNIQUE PLASTIC BUSINESS CARDS

5839 Indiana Ave. NOrmal 7-2022

Eugene and Lloyd Washington TO OUR FRIENDS:

In an effort to foster a more liberal religious body, to fur­ ther the movement of brotherly love, to move toward a more per­ fect human interrelationship, to reach for the goal of perfected human personality thru an intellectual rather than an emotional approach to religious activities—the Free (Religious Fellowship was organized in April, 1948.

In presenting this group to you today, the Laymen's League of F. R. F. is attempting to keep these desires alive in our mem­ bership and friends. Our membership is open to any person interested in attaining these objectives. Thank you for your participation.

HARRY I. JONES, Chairman, Program Committee

•++++++»+4+ CURTIS REESE CLUB of the Free Religious Fellowship (Unitarian) presents four public discussions on ... . "PROBLEMS IN MODERN MARRIAGE" What happens to marriage in the face of conflicting demands of the per­ sonalities of its partners, of parenthood, of economic and legal difficulties, and of class, racial or religious differences? To explore these questions, Curtis Reese Club has brought together four professional people, well known jn Chicago, who will examine modern marriage from the point of view of psychology, education, law, and medicine. You are cordially invited to attend and participate in these discussions . . .

Sunday, April 22nd, 7:30 p.m DR. JACOB HIRNING, professor of psychology at Roosevelt College will discuss . . . "Problems of Choosing a Mate" . . . and present material from his forthcoming book on marriage.

Sunday, April 29th, 7:30 p.m. MRS. ELIZABETH BRADY of the Association for Family Living will discuss . . . "Problems which Children Bring to Marriage" . . . and suggest how parents may help their children adjust to their age-mates, to school and to the community.

Sunday, May 6th, 7:30 p.m. THEOPHILUS MANN, Attorney at Law specializing in marital adjustment, will discuss . . . "Legal Problems in Marriage and Divorce" . . . and clarify what the marriage contract and its termination in divorce means under the laws of this and other states.

Sunday, May 13th, 7:30 p.m. WALTER ADAMS, M. D., well known Chicago psychiatrist will discuss . . . "Problems of Inter-cultural Marriage" . . . and illustrate how the problems of inter-class, inter-racial and inter-religious marriages may best be met.

All meetings will be held in West Emerson hall of the ABRAHAM LINCOLN CENTRE, 700 East Oakwood Blvd. (between 39th and 40th Streets at Langley).

TRANSPORTATION: Busses No. 1 and 4; Any Cottage Grove street car to Oakwood; Kenwood "L" to Vincennes.

CURTIS REESE CLUB: An Adventure in Brotherhood . THE FREE RELIGIOUS FELLOWSHIP (UNITARIAN)

BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I Name

The name of this religious corporation shall be "THE FREE RELIGIOUS FELLOWSHIP (UNITARIAN)".

ARTICLE.II Purpose

"This society is founded upon individual freedom of belief, discipleship to advancing truth, the democratic process in human relations, universal bro­ therhood undivided by nation, race, or creed, and allegiance to the cause of a united world community* It is our purpose to extend these principles".

ARTICLE III Membership

Any person at least 16 years of age, whose written application to be­ come a member of this Fellowship has been approved by the Board of Trustees, may be elected at any meeting of the Society; bui_tJas„,rlght to vote at busi­ ness meetings shall be reserved for members who haveattained the age of 21 years and who have made regular contributions to the maintenance of worship and services for the preceding six months at the rate of at least $1.00 per year.

ARTICLE IV Mo tat in ga

The Annual Meeting of the Society shall be held each year in the month of May at such time and place as shall be fixed by the Board of Trustees. Special meetings of the Society may be called by the Board of Trustees and shall be called by them upon the written request of fifteen voting members of the Society* All meetings shall be called by the Secretary-Treasurer or such member of the Society as the Board of Trustees may name by causing a true copy of the notice to be posted in the meeting-house eight days at least, including two Sundays, before the day of holding the meeting and by mailing such notice to every member of the Society. The business to be transacted at any meeting of the Society shall be specified in the notice for that meeting. Twenty per cent of the voting members shall constitute a quorum.

ARTICLE V Officers

At each Annual Meeting there shall be chosen by ballot a President, a Vice President and a Secretary-Treasurer, who shall be bonded, and a Nomin­ ating Committee of three members, all of whom shall hold their offices for one year and until their successors have been elected and qualified, and who shall perform the duties usually pertaining to such offices. There shall be a Board of Trustees consisting of the President, Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer ex-officio, and six other members chosen as follows; at the first annual meeting after the adoption of these by-laws two shall be elected to serve for three years, two for two years, and two for one year, and thereafter two shall be elected annually for three years. No member of the Board of Trustees who has served a full three year term shall be re-elected until after the expiration of one year. The Board of Trustees shall have general charge of the property of the Society, and together with the minister shall conduct all of its business affairs, and have the control of its administration, including the appoint­ ment of such committees*of money exceeding $500.00 shall be made without a vote of the Society. The Board of Trustees may fill vacancies, and persons elected shall serve until the next Annual Meeting. All officers and members of the Board of Trustees shall be voting members of the society. A majority of the members of the board shall con­ stitute a quorum at all meetings.

* Omraission as they may deem necessary, but no contract involving any expenditure - 2 -

ARTICLE VI CHURCH COUNCIL

The minister, the chairman.of the Board of Trustees, the superinten­ dent of the church school, the President of the Laymen's League, Women's Alliance, the Young People's Organization and other organized church groups, shall constitute the Church Council. The Council shall meet at such regular times as it shall itself determine, to consider the general welfare of the Society and make such recommendations to the Board of Trustees as they may deem advisable.

ARTICLE VII Fiscal Year

The fiscal year shall end April 30th of each year.

ARTICLE VIII The Minister

The minister shall be chosen and his salary determined by vote of the Society at a regularly called meeting; and a vote of the Society shall be necessary for his dismissal or the acceptance of his resignation. The minister shall be in charge of all meetings held in the Church proper of whatever nature, but no meetings other than meetings for worship and for the conduct of weddings, christenings, funerals and other church purposes, shall be held in the church without the approval of the Board of Trustees. It shall be the duty of the minister to make a full report to the Annual Meeting and to bring to the attention of the Board of Trustees any matters which seem to him pertinent to the general welfare of the church, and to make such recommendations as seem to him proper; but the final de­ cision in matters of policy and procedure shall remain with the Board of Trustees or a legal meeting of the Society.

ARTICLE IX Affiliation

"The Free Religious Fellowship (Unitarian) shall be affiliated with the Western Unitarian Conference and the American Unitarian Association.

ARTICLE X Amendments

These By-Laws so f*r as allowed by law may be amended or repealed at any meeting of the Society by a two-thirds vote of those present and voting. Notice of any proposed change shall be contained in the notice of the meeting.

Respectfully submitted:

The Committee on By-Laws of the Free Religious Association (Unitarian)

Haywood Phillips, Chairman Mr* C.W. Balch Mrs. C.W. Balch Samuel D. Hooker Allen G. Harris