The Canadian Congregational Yearbook
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Published: 1883
Total Pages: 222
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: George Duncan
Publisher: Dundurn
Published: 2015-09-26
Total Pages: 580
ISBN-13: 1459731654
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA guided tour of historic Unionville, a little Ontario village bursting with historic buildings full of stories. Unionville is a village in the city — an unexpected oasis where time seems to move a little more slowly than in the hectic world of condos, commercial strips, and traffic gridlock. Since the late 1960s, when Unionville and its vintage Main Street were “discovered,” the village has been a magnet for visitors. Historic Unionville is the first detailed exploration of the facts and folklore behind Unionville’s winding ways and eclectic architectural sights, which span two centuries from the Georgian to the Postmodern. Touring the heritage sites that still stand proudly in the community as signposts to the past, George Duncan brings to life stories of the people, places, and events behind this unique and inviting Ontario village.
Author: Neil Semple
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 580
ISBN-13: 9780773514003
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Lord's Dominion describes the development of mainstream Canadian Methodism, from its earliest days to its incorporation into the United Church of Canada in 1925. Neil Semple looks at the ways in which the church evolved to take its part in the crusade to Christianize the world and meet the complex needs of Canadian Protestants, especially in the face of the challenges of the twentieth century.
Author: Mel Atkey
Publisher: Dundurn
Published: 2002-10-08
Total Pages: 178
ISBN-13: 1459715004
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen We Both Got to Heaven places James Atkey (1805-1868) on the shores of Georgian Bay at the time of treaty negotiations between the First Nations people of the Saugeen, Nawash and Colpoy’s Bay areas, and the Colonial government. A Methodist lay preacher, Atkey leaves the Isle of Wight and arrives at Colpoy’s Bay with his family in 1855. There he takes up the position of teacher for the Anishnaube children of the area. The great-great-great-grandson of James Atkey, author Mel Atkey engaged in extensive research of both primary and secondary sources. His efforts provide considerable insight into both the influence of Wesleyan Methodism of the time and the background context of the treaty negotiations that ultimately led to the surrender of much of the Saugeen Peninsula for pioneer settlement. People with leadership roles of the past, such as Chief Kegedonce, Kahkewaquonaby (Rev. Peter Jones), Laurence Oliphant and Sir Francis Bond Head, as well as many others, are part of Atkey’s story. Reverend Maggie McLeod of the Cape Croker United Church provides a thoughtful Foreword. This quite remarkable book is a compelling read for those interested in Ontario history, First Nations history, genealogy and the role of religion at the time of European settlement.
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Published: 1970
Total Pages: 278
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Ram A. Cnaan
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Published: 2010-11-24
Total Pages: 354
ISBN-13: 0812201620
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor people living in U.S. cities, social services come not only from the government but increasingly also from local religious communities. Ever since the Clinton administration's welfare reform, faith-based institutions, and especially congregations, have been allowed to bid for federal funds for their programs. In The Other Philadelphia Story, drawing on the first-ever census of congregations in any American city, Ram Cnaan and his colleagues provide an authoritative account of the functioning of congregations, their involvement in social services, and their support of other charitable organizations. An in-depth study of 1,392 congregations in Philadelphia, the book illuminates how these groups function as community hubs where members and neighbors alike gather throughout the week. Cnaan's findings show that almost every assembly of parishioners emphasizes caring for others, even if the help is modest. Thus American congregations uphold an implicit but strong norm of social responsibility and work to improve the quality of life for members and nonmembers alike. Many of the problems associated with urban life persist in the face of governmental inaction, and the burden of responsibility cannot be shouldered entirely by congregations. However, in a city such as Philadelphia, where half the residents are regular attenders of religious congregations, hopes for urban improvement are largely to be found in these local groups. Special focus is given in the book to kinds of care that often go unnoticed: volunteerism, provision of refuge, and informal assistance to community members in need. All told, Cnaan asserts, congregations are an essential component of Philadelphia's civil society. Without them, the quality of life would deteriorate immeasurably.
Author: Geoffrey J. Matthews
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Published: 1987-01-01
Total Pages: 236
ISBN-13: 0802034489
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUses maps to illustrate the development of Canada from the last ice sheet to the end of the eighteenth century
Author: Gordon L. Heath
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Published: 2017-11-29
Total Pages: 187
ISBN-13: 1498223214
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAt the beginning of the twentieth century, there were a number of smaller religious bodies that sought to develop religious and national identity on the margins--something especially difficult when the nation was at war in South Africa. This book examines rich and varied extant sources that provide helpful windows into the wartime experience of Canada's religious minorities. Those groups on the margins experienced internal struggles and external pressures related to issues of loyalty and identity. How each faith tradition addressed those challenges was shaped by their own dominant personalities, ethnic identity, history, tradition, and theological convictions. Responses were fluid, divided, and rarely unanimous. Those seeking to address such issues not only had to deal with internal expectations and tensions, but also construct a public response that would satisfy often hostile and vocal external critics. Some positions evolved over time, leading to new identities, loyalties, and trajectories. In all cases, being on the margins meant dealing with two dominant national and imperial narratives--English or French--both bolstered respectively by powerful Anglo-Saxon Protestantism or French Quebec Catholicism. The chapters in this book examine how those on the margins sought to do just that.
Author: Helen Fein
Publisher: Associated University Presse
Published: 1987
Total Pages: 174
ISBN-13: 9780838632796
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplores how and why groups, communities, and nations help others toward whom they owe no obligation. This study is based on socio-historical comparisons and case studies, theoretical explanations, social-psychological research, and interviews.
Author: James F. Hopewell
Publisher: Fortress Press
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Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9781451410358
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn a unique, full-scale study of congregational life, Hopewell shows that it is narrative-the oral tradition-that knits a congregation together.