02095cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500460014926400510019530000470024633600260029333700260031933800360034550000310038150800320041252011760044453400450162065300220166565300340168785600430172199900170176417939UtSlPG20260610133422.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aHolmes, John Haynes,d1879-196412aA Statement: On the Future of This Church 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-03-06  aProduced by Edmund Dejowski  a"A Statement: On the Future of This Church" by John Haynes Holmes is a reflective sermon published in the early 20th century. The book addresses the evolution and future direction of the Church of the Messiah, highlighting Holmes' vision for a more community-oriented and socially engaged church. It serves as a critical examination of the church's role in a rapidly changing world, particularly in the wake of the Great War, and the need for reform in religious institutions.  In this compelling address, Holmes articulates his journey as a Unitarian minister and his growing commitment to social issues, arguing that the church must evolve beyond its denominational roots to serve its community effectively. He discusses the importance of a name that resonates with contemporary ideals and calls for a shift towards a more inclusive and action-oriented church. Holmes ultimately decides to remain with the Church of the Messiah, motivated by the shared commitment to a vision of a unified church that prioritizes social justice and community service, rather than preserving traditional structures bound by outdated beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSermons, American  aUnitarian churches -- Sermons40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17939  c59325d59325