I am glad to mention that there has been a revival of interest in the Ladies’ Benevolent Society, and that they have resolved to work more zealously for Parochial objects; and also, to unite, without change of organization, with the Woman’s Auxiliary Society of the General Church. Though the material result of this may not be very considerable, perhaps, yet the moral result will be good. What we most need in our Church, I think, is active parochial work in connection with the recognized institutions of the General Church. We must not confine our Christian thoughts, labors and sympathy to ourselves, our own Parishes.

(Source: The Rev. Joseph C. Huske, Parochial Report, St. John’s, Fayetteville, 1882 Journal of Convention, p. 134)