CONGRATIONAL UNION.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 11508, 14 February 1903, Page 9

CONGRATIONAL UNION.

(nUS ASSOCIATION TSLKUUH.) DUNEDIN, February 12. Tbe Congregational Union Committee reporta in favour of continuing the "Outlook" as the organ of tbe Church, subject to certain conditions, the chief of which are that there shall be* a heading to the column etatting the editor-in-chief m not responsible for Congregational views, and that the ar> tidee, when requested, be signed by the writers. It ifl also suggested that Wellington be the seat of the Congregational editor, and that the Rev. J. Eeed Gtaeson act as editor.' The Bible reading and teaching in schools question was shelved by a motion by Mr G. Fowlds, M.H.R., thatthe previous question be pot, "being affirmed. Several members attempted unsuccessfully to reopen the question, the Chairman dieallowing further reference, but subsequently he said he would like to reconsider tbe position. The question of tihe union of the churches was considered. The Rev. Mr Saunders moved—.'That this Council records the profound pleasure it felt on receiving the comxniUee appointed by the General Assembly to seek union with , the Congregational and Methodist churches expresses its very sincere appreciation of the truly Christian spirit that hee led to tfie overture beiij made, and hereby pledges Heelf to the immediate appointment of a committee to meet and co-operate •with the Presbywian committee and with the Methodist com mittee should it be hereafter set. up." The motion was carried onam<& >u»ly.