UNION OF CHURCHES
PRESBYTERIAN EFFORTS. By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright. Sydney, October 6. The Presbyterian General Assembly approved of the deliverance, stating that it had received the report dealing with the union of the churches, and, without committing itself to details, expressed Approval of the bans of doctrine and scheme of policy, and transmits th<m to tine State assemblies and presbyteries for consideration. It instructs the committee to prepare a full explanation. DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER. Received 6, 10.35 p.m. Sydney, October 6. The Presbyterian General Assembly discussed the reference of the committee for a report on an overture dealing with tiie question of marriage with deceased wife's sister. The overture proposes that the Church should declare those making such marriages may retain full privileges and their standing as Church members, and that while any minister is entitled to refuse to solemnise such marriages those having no conscientious scruples shall be at liberty to do so.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 153, 7 October 1910, Page 5
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153UNION OF CHURCHES Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 153, 7 October 1910, Page 5
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