WIRELESS AND THE CHURCH

Hokitika Guardian, 27 November 1928, Page 2

WIRELESS AND THE CHURCH

BROADCASTING OF SERVICES

AUCKL \NI). Nov. 22

The effect of the wireless broadcasting of religious services on church attendance is discussed in the repot t ol tin' Life and Work Committee, which was presented to the Pros by to i mi. General Assembly to-day. The committee said it had no complaint to make. ••In regard to the effect of wireless on public worship most of our ministers and home missionaries think it lias helped tile dmrcli more than it has hindered it.” stated tie report. While in some eases both in town and country the evening congregations have been thinned, on the other hand it has been mued that many people, aged and sick and those dwelling in inac'-eysililc nlncos. are brought within the influence of the preachers voice. Mary farmers have developed the laudable plan of inviting their neighbours to their homes to listen in." Wo admit that the present system of allotting services is chaotic and unsatisfactory to our church. 11 wo try to take a long view of the subject it appears that before many years have* passed each large denomination will have to own and control its own f rausni'ttlng station.’ In moving the adoption of the report. the Rev. L. U. Hunt proposed that the church should formulate a definite policy to put before tbe broadcasting authorities.