Report of Commemorative Services with the Sermons and Addresses at the Seabury Centenary, 1883-1885.

"Report of Commemorative Services with the Sermons and Addresses at the Seabury Centenary" by the Episcopal Church. Diocese of Connecticut, retells the centennial celebration honoring Bishop Samuel Seabury's election, from 1883 to 1885, marking a pivotal moment in Episcopal Church history following American independence. The collection compiles commemorative services, sermons, and addresses by clergy members, each reflecting on Bishop Seabury's impact on the church and community. The book starts by explaining the events leading to the commemorative services, initiated by Bishop Williams, detailing Seabury's election after the Revolutionary War. It then discusses his consecration in Scotland, and the reasons behind the Episcopal Church's beginnings in Connecticut. The beginning provides a tone filled with reverence and gratitude; the writings highlight the clergy's dedication to preserving the church's legacy.