Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 64, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 November 1909 — MRS. STETSON QUITS CHURCH [ARTICLE]

MRS. STETSON QUITS CHURCH

Excommunicated Christian Scientist Says Study Mrs. Eddy’s Works. New York. Nov. 23. —Mrs. Augusta E. Stetson, pastor emeritus of the First Church of C hrlst, Scientist in this city, who was excommunicated by the Christian Science mother church, announces her resignation as head of the local followers of Mary Baker Eddy in a letter reading in part as follows: “I am informed that objection was made to the continued payment of the annual sum voted to me in recognition of my services to this church. It would seem desirable that this payment be discontinued. “For establishing this branch church more securely as a part of the mother vine, and for making it even more fruitful than in the past, greater consecration on the part of all the members is necessary. This greater consecration will be manifested in higher realization and demonstration of truth and love. In this work, the Bible, Science and Health, the Mother Church manual and the other writings of our beloved leader, Mary Baker Eddy, are a ‘sufficient guide to eternal life.’ ”