Church Union.

Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 131, 2 December 1896, Page 2

Church Union.

The line of demarcation between the churches promises to become less and less distinct. The meeting of the Congregational Union (writes the London correspondent of the Argus on October 2) haa been marked by suggested reforms which almost take away one's breath. True they have not been adopted, but their advocacy has been received with considerable sympathy. Dr Barrett, of Norwich, a leading man in the Nonconformist body, read a paper in which he advocated the use of part of the liturgy of the Church of England ! Also, the wearing of gowns and university hoods by preachers ; a more reverent attitude by the congregations during prayer— kneeling, instead of sitting and leaning forward as at present. Dr Berry, of Wolverhampton, supported the last named proposal, aad, without advocating all the suggestions of Dr Bar* rett, be showed himself, like most of the audience, to be sympathetic. The conference was highly gratified to receive a polite letter of greeting from the Bishop of Peterborough, which was answered by the chairman in very complimentary terms.