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Show Unitarianism in Utah the above motion finally offered. That the building be called Unity Hall, but that a placard be placed upon the front of the building near the door, stating pastor's name, name of the Society (The First Unitarian Society), hours of service, etc. This substitute was accepted, seconded, and carried." was Rev. Fish invited Rev. Secretary for the Sunday the on W. Stone, Pacific Coast Field American Unitarian Association, to and deliver sermons higher George a series of four criticism of the Bible preach evening lectures during September and October 1904.28 The church building had cost $15,000 and in January 1904 it was reported that (except for $600 yet to be raised) the debts were wiped out, with some creditors allowing the debts to be paid off with only fifty percent payments, but others were paid in full. Some of the committed funds were slow 2:9 in. coming and it was until late in the year that the society The building was dedicated on 25 was not free of all debt. December 1904. Due to trouble with his wife's eyes and her general ill health, Rev. Fish resigned on 8 November 1904. The board of trustees asked him to reconsider and remain for another year, but he declined. Rev. Fish and his wife stayed in town until Christmas to attend the dedication of the church, and Rev. Fish delivered his farewell address at that time. theme His thyself' and he spoke of "the unity and love among the Christian religions and of the way in which they are all growing together in a bond of mutual purpose and sympathy ." Henry W. Lawrence, a was "love thy neighbor as 30 27 28 Ms 508, Bx 9, Fd 2. The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 September 1904, 1904, 12. 29 66 30 The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Deseret Evening News, January 1904, 8. 26 December 1904, 10. 12; 26 September 1904, 12; 3 October |
