Anglican

The Anglican Society, which has traditionally regarded itself as a "bridge group" between the Protestant right and the Catholic left, is again making its influence fell in the university, after a few years in the doldrums. No doubt it has been weakened in the past by having a good deal of its potential membership sapped by the more firmly established SCM and EU. However, with a new permanent chaplain, the Rev. Peter Stuart, the Society appears to be undergoing a process of regeneration.

At its headquarters in Ramsey House, 36 Kelburn Parade, preparations are well under way to provide a Common Room, in which coffee will be served morning and afternoon, and an interdenominational library and bookstall. These should be ready some time in July. A small chapel is also planned.

Every Friday the Anglican Society holds Holy Communion, and is at present conducting two seminars: "What it is to be an Anglican," and "The Church in the university." The Rev. Peter Stuart addressed a meeting on this latter topic on April 28. From June 13 to June 15 the Society held a Retreat at Wallis House, Lower Hutt. It is hoped that both Dean Hurst and Professor Sinyard will be able to address meetings before the end of this term.