... to lend their aid to supply the wants of the Church

Resolved, That the Convention do heartily recommend to the different congregations of our Church, and particularly to the female members of the same, to lend their aid to supply the wants of the Church, by the formation of similar societies (such as Cent Societies, to which Society members contribute a small sum weekly).”

(Source: Resolution at 1822 Diocesan Convention, 1822 Journal of Convention, p. 24)