Ernest M. Howse
Ernest M. Howse | |
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| 21st Moderator of the United Church of Canada | |
| In office 1964โ1966 | |
| Preceded by | James R. Mutchmor |
| Succeeded by | Wilfred C. Lockhart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1902 Twillingate, Newfoundland |
| Died | February 1, 1993 (aged 90) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Spouse | Esther Howse |
| Profession | Minister |
Ernest Marshal Frazer Hows (September 29, 1902 โ February 1, 1993) was the 21st
social gospel movement. He also believed in a very liberal view of Christianity. For example, he did not believe in the physical resurrection of Jesus. In 1948 he moved to Toronto to become minister at Bloor Street United Church, a position he would retain until his retirement in 1970. After his retirement he became a regular writer on faith matters for the Toronto Star until 1979. Howse was also active in the World Council of Churches
. In 1954 he was one of 25 Christian leaders from around to world who met in Lebanon with 25 Muslim leaders to improve interfaith dialogue. He was later elected co-president of the WCC's committee on Muslim-Christian Co-operation.
He was married to Ester Howse and had three children: Margery, David and George. Grandfather to: Scott, Kate (Margery), Andrew and Jennifer (David), Rachel, Julie, and Deborah (George).
References
- "Very Rev. Ernest Howse headed United Church." Kitchener - Waterloo Record. Feb 2, 1993. pg. A.11
- "Rev. Ernest Howse, 90 outspoken moderator." Michael McAteer Toronto Star. Feb 02, 1993. pg. A.4
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