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100 1 _aGrenfell, Wilfred Thomason, Sir,
_d1865-1940
245 1 0 _aWhat the Church Means to Me :
_bA Frank Confession and a Friendly Estimate by an Insider
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-05-04
508 _aProduced by Stacy Brown, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"What the Church Means to Me" by Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell is a personal reflection and manifesto written in the early 20th century. This thought-provoking work centers on the role and significance of the church, emphasizing a broad understanding of community and spiritual service over rigid doctrinal divides. Grenfell, an influential medical missionary, shares his insights about how the church can be a vehicle for compassion, social justice, and communal support in a world that desperately needs these qualities. In the book, Grenfell articulates his vision of a church that transcends traditional denominational barriers, advocating for a sense of unity among all who strive to embody Christ's teachings through their actions. He critiques the failures of established religious organizations that have prioritized privilege and orthodoxy over genuine service to humanity. Through his experiences working in regions like Labrador, Grenfell illustrates the transformative power of faith when anchored in acts of charity and humanitarianism. His call for a more dynamic and socially responsible church resonates with the ongoing struggles for faith in the modern world, encouraging believers to focus not on creed but on the practical aspects of love and service to all. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChurch
653 _aChurch work
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21323
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