VOL. I.

NO. 7

A Restful Church.

After the Easter service, a stranger said to me, "Your church is so restful." He had looked the building over, parlors, class rooms, and gymnasium, and had given these a word of praise, as they indicated the activity of the church. But it was equally gratifying to find that the deepest impression made upon the mind and heart of this visitor was that the "church is so restful." I was reminded of what Jesus said to his disciples when they had returned from their work, weary and discouraged: "Come ye apart into a solitary place, and rest awhile." He knew the need of physical and spiritual rest. How often He went up itual rest. How often he went up that the human heart must have its hours of quietness and seclusion, to escape for a little while from the noise and confusion of the world, and from the cares and anxieties of life. He knew the value of a quiet resting place, for body and mind and soul.

Such a place, we are glad to be reminded, is our church. "Your church is so restful," said our visiting friend. Is it not true, and do we not appreciate the opportunity for rest thus offered?

Selfishness indeed means weariness and dissatisfaction with one's lot and with oneself. But unselfishness also may be very restless, and a conscientious life may be unsatisfied, discontented, and heavy-hearted.

Busy men, even the best of men, live too much in the "rush of things," too much with people, and too little with God. They spend too many

hours in work, too few in thought. They know, even the best of people know, what it is to be "weary and heavy-laden." To such, the church that is "restful" is the church they need. To such, through the Church, the Master's word is spoken, "Come ye yourselves apart and rest awhile." C. R. E.

May Anniversaries.

The month of May comes as one of the brightest in the year. No matter how late our New England spring may be, it is at full tide in this beautiful month, and with it comes into every trusting heart a new gratitude for life and a new desire for service. It ought to be true of May, as Lowell says it is of June, that

"Joy comes, grief goes, we know not how;

Everything is happy now,

Everything is upward striving; "Tis as easy now for the heart to be true

As for grass to be green or skies to be blue,

'Tis the natural way of living."

Among the bright things of May are the Anniversary Meetings of our churches. These will take place this year from May 22 to May 26, and, as usual, our friends from all over New England, and to some extent from other States, will be here in good numbers. It will be a time for hospitality and renewal of friendship, and conference in regard to the work which our churches have to do.

Particular attention is called to those meetings in which we of Bul

The Reception on Monday evening at the Hotel Somerset, at 8 o'clock.

The Annual Meetings of the American Unitarian Association on Tuesday and Wednesday, at Tremont Temple, to which we send delegates.

The Public Anniversaries of the Children's Mission and the Young People's Religious Union on Thursday, the one at Arlington St. Church at 3 P. M., the other at the South Congregational Church at 7.30 P. M. The Unitarian Temperance Society will hold its Annual Meeting at King's Chapel on the same day at 3 o'clock, and Friday will be devoted to the Sunday School Society, in the same church.

Bulfinch Place Church will again be a centre of hospitality for the week. as lunches will be served here every day, to visiting delegates.

This will be carried on by the Hospitality Committee, but it is a great pleasure for us to co-operate in the work, through our branch of the Women's Alliance. Because of the changes in our building, we shall be far better equipped than before for extending this welcome to our friends.

Sunday Evening Services.

The Sunday Evening Services have been well attended, and those in charge feel greatly encouraged. It is particularly gratifying that they are being supported so loyally by the members of the Winkley Guild and others of our regular congregation. That is one means, and a very necessary one,

to success. For the neighbors and strangers whom we hope especially to interest must receive this welcome and inspiration from those of us who have the success of this ministry at heart. The music has been excellent under the management of our organist, Mr. Taylor. On Easter, a large gift of flowers was received from King's Chapel, including a beautiful cross of lilies. These were used most effectively for decoration, and afterwards distributed among the congregation, to be carried to absent friends. Easter music was sung by a quartette of women's voices, led by Mrs. Breed.

The subjects and preachers for the next four Sundays are as follows: April 30, The Gospel of Joyful Service, by Rev. Samuel A. Eliot, D.D.; May 7, The Gospel of an Honest Life, by Rev. William H. Lyon, D.D.; May 14, The Gospel of Gentleness and Peace, by Rev. Charles F. Dole; May 21, The Gospel of Jesus of Nazareth, by Rev. Charles G. Ames, D.D. Everyone is invited, and asked to bring friends.

Winkley Guild.

Sunday, April 16th, the Guild held its annual meeting. The meeting was fairly well attended, and considerable enthusiasm and interest was shown in the proceedings. The treasurer's report showed the Guild to be in a good financial condition.

An appropriation was made towards the expense of publishing "Our Work." It was decided to discontinue the paper through July and August, and the publication of the September number was left in the hands of a committee.

The following officers were elected for the year of 1905-1906. President, Mr. O. Arthur McMurdie; Vice-Presi

Let us not lose sight of this fact, and with the inspiration of our name, Winkley, let us all work "to-gether" that the 15th year may be the best on record.

The Guild was represented by five of its members at the annual meeting of the Boston Federation April 22d, held at West Roxbury. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr. P. C. McMurdie; Vice-President, Mr. E. Tucker Sayward; Secretary, Miss Edith F. Knowles; Treasurer, Albert Wahlberg.

At the evening meeting, Rev. E. A. Horton delivered a most excellent address, in which we were urged to "assert" ourselves, and to do more thinking.

Rev. John H. Applebee also delivered a helpful address, defining the meaning of the Unitarian belief. These meetings are without doubt a great benefit, and it is hoped our Guild will do its share in making those of 1905-6 more interesting and successful yet.

The time for the annual Y. P. R. U. meetings is drawing near; it is hoped that offers to entertain the delegates in accordance with the plan of the Boston Federation will be generous and hearty. These offers may be sent to the Secretary of the committee, Miss Hargrave, 8 Addison St., Chelsea, or O. A. McMurdie, 40 State St., Boston.

Red, White and Blue Clubs.

On Monday evening, May 1st, the annual dramatic entertainment will be given by the club in the vestry of the church. The following play will be presented: "Our Boys of 1776," a patriotic drama in two acts, and "Cox & Box," a laughable farce in one act.

OUR WORK.

Published monthly under the auspices of the Winkley Guild, in the interests of the work at Buffinch Place Church.

Copies will be distributed freely, or will be mailed regularly to any address upon the receipt of ten cents to cover postage.

As the publication date will be the first of every month, all notices or contributions for insertion must be sent in by the twentieth of the preceding month. This matter is to be sent to Mr. P. C. Mc Murdie, 25 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.

THE EASTERN PRINTING CO.

Tickets may be secured from any member of the club or at the door on the evening of the performance. Curtain will rise promptly at eight o'clock.

Lend A Hand Clubs.

The annual business meeting of the Lend-a-Hand Clubs was held Tuesday, April 11. Twelve of the clubs were represented by one or more members. The program consisted of the reading of the general secretary's report and reports from each of the clubs, which were exceedingly interesting and showed that much good work had been done during the year. Miss Florentine kindly sang two solos, which were much enjoyed. After the business of the evening was over a social half hour was spent, and chocolate and cake were served.

The annual meeting of the Lend-aHand Society will be held in Park St. Church on Wednesday, May 24, at three o'clock. Two of the speakers will be Rev. Edward Everett Hale, President of the Society, and Mr. John Anderson of the Floating Hospital.

At our regular meeting on April 7th, we celebrated the birthdays of our two octogenarians-Dr. Hale and Mr. Winkley. Mr. Frederick Nazro, an old-time parishioner of Dr. Hale's, gave an interesting account of his life and work. Miss Dixon as soloist and Miss Prior as pianist added to the afternoon's entertainment. A birthday cake in honor of Dr. Hale was cut into 104 slices, and slices were sent to members and several friends, who were unable to be with us. A large number were present, and the meeting was interesting and helpful.

Gymnasium.

The gymnasium class for women will close on May 1. There have been thirty members, and the average attendance has been good. Undoubtedly every member has received benefit. Many have been very enthusiastic in their interest, and all bear hearty testimony to the successful work of their teacher, Miss Morlock, whom they hope to have with them again next

season.

VOL. I.

Looking Backward and Forward. This will be the last number of "Our Work" until after the vacation season. The next number will be issued in September, when the active work of another church-year will begin. Looking both backward and forward, what have we to say to our friends?

1. We hope that we have been a welcome visitor in your homes and have helped to interest you more deeply in the various activities of our church. We have reported the good work here accomplished, we have advertised opportunities for helpful service or social enjoyment, we have drawn the members of our congregation into closer fellowship and we have carried our message of love and good cheer to many outside friends. We thank all those who have helped us by words of encouragement or gifts of money. It is they who have made "Our Work" possible; and as we look forward to another season we ask their continued support. Do you like us well enough to say "Come again?"

2. Vacation is the time for rest and relaxation and enjoyment, and it is our earnest hope that some measure of these blessings will come to every one of you. It may be only for a day at a time, or it may be for a week or a month; it may be near or far away from home; but whenever or whereever, we hope that it will surely come to all the time of rest and relaxation and enjoyment. "Our Work," not only the paper but also the work which this paper represents, will reap the benefit of such times, if wisely spent. They will renew our physical strength, restore our courage, and clear our spiritual vision. They are times for recreation? Yes, for recreation. They are the times for the recovery of self by self control and self surrender, for the renewal of the spirit, and for the re-creation of our souls in the image of God.

3. Looking forward, "Our Work" would say to each and all these words: Enjoy to the full the glorious summer. Welcome all that nature gives with

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1. Sunday Services. The church will be open for its regular afternoon services at 3.15 o'clock until August. During that month the congregation will be invited to worship at King's Chapel. On September 3 our own service will be resumed.

2. Sunday School. The school will close on June 25 and reopen on September 17. A Sunday school "rally" will be held on Sept. 27.

3. The Summer Playroom. This work, which has been carried on for a number of years, will begin on July 5 and close on August 23.

A somewhat different plan will be followed this year. The number of children will be limited to one hundred, and these will be carefully selected. After the first half hour of singing and play, the playroom will be kept for the younger children, while the older ones will be taken into the class-rooms for more profitable occupation.

Three teachers will be employed, and volunteer assistants will be welcomed.

Excursions into the country will be planned for the various groups. Efforts will be made to adapt the plan to different ages and to make it interesting to all. It is hoped that more of our own Sunday school children will join. The hours will be from 9 to 12, and "school will keep" every day except Saturday.

4. The Flower Mission. This beautiful work, so successful in past years, will be carried on all summer.

Flowers will be received through the Mutual Helpers Flower Mission and from personal friends, and they