THE CHURCH AT HOME.

Waiapu Church Times, Volume I, Issue 2, 1 August 1907, Page 13

THE CHURCH AT HOME.

The Bishop of London preaching lecently at Cuddesdon gave what he called "A Message of Peace." Never at any time, said his Lordship, had Churchmen better opportunities than at the present for the cultivation of Peace. A much better understanding prevailed amongst all shades of opinion, and parties which a few years ago had been bitterly opposed, were to-day freely admitting that some- of their best lessons m spiritual work had been learned from one another. So far from working independently they '.vere recognising that they were indispensable to each other. His Lordship rejoiced that this understanding was more generally and officially recognised. Speaking 1 of other religious denominations, the Bishop said that there were unmistakeable signs of another splendid opportunity being very near to our reach. The more we established peace amongst ourselves the more would follow peace, love and unity among our Christian brethren.

At a meeting of the Community of. the Resurrection held at Mirfield and presided over by the Archbishop of Canterbury, some discussion took place concerning certain publications which were issued by members of the community and

bearing, the name of the community, but without having its official sanction. The Dean of Westminster declared if there was one thing characteristic of the Church of England it was the liberty that she allowed m the expression of personal beJiefs. Although he did not like to see the publication of wrong teaching (which was not true of the Mirfield manuals) yet he would far sooner that than that it were suppressed by coercive measures. The Superior assured the Archbishop that nothing except what had the official sanction of the community would bear its nam c m publication.

The Bishop- of Birmingham (Dr. Gore) has established an Evangelistic Council within his diocese and he writes that it is setting to work with a will. Tt is proposed to hold two Retreats for Clergy during the year 1908 to be followed by a general mission throughout Birmingham during the year 1909.

The Bishop of St. Albans m his Visitation , at Southend last May speaking upon the subject of Applied Christianity said : — " Study carefully, but do not speak without knowledge." He quoted Dr. Sanday'a remark that our Lord and His Apostles accepted the constitution of society as they found it, and stood aloof from the strife of nationalities and classes, devoting their attention to individual men. Our Lord declined to have His spiritual kingdom confounded with any national movement. The Chris-" tian teacher was concerned with duties, not rights, and the clergy should be careful riot to implicate the Church m actions which would embarrass her m her proper sphere. But Christians had still plenty to do m working out the application of their principles m commercial, industrial, and social life.