1845-02-15-Times and Seasons-Norwalk Conference

Times and Seasons, 15 February 1845, page 807

Conference at Norwalk Connecticut

From the N. Y. Prophet.

Pursuant to public notice, a special conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was held at Norwalk, Conn., January 1st and 2nd, 1845.

Elder Lane was appointed president, and Elder Appleby of New Jersey, secretary.

Official members present--two high priests, two elders of the quorum of the seventies, three elders, one priest, one teacher, and one deacon. The Norwalk branch consists of twenty six members, including officers, (one member having been cut off since last conference,) all in good standing.

Conference opened at two o'clock, P. M., by singing a hymn, and prayer by the Secretary.

The president addressed the conference on the order of the kingdom of God, and what is enjoined upon the saints to assist in rolling on the same--settling difficulties one with another--followed by Elder Appleby on the same--and of traveling elders ordaining elders suddenly, &c. Adjourned.

Met in the evening at 6 o'clock--opened by singing and prayer by the president.

Elder Appleby delivered a discourse from Rev. 14: 6,7.

Adjourned to meet on the morrow at 11 o'clock, A. M.

Thursday, 2nd inst.--Met--opened by singing and prayer by the president, followed by a spirited discourse, directed to the sisters, to form themselves into a sewing society. Also, by Elder Appleby on organizing a society to pay so much per week, for the building of the temple at Nauvoo.

Resolved, that the sisters of the sisters of this branch organize themselves into a sewing society, to furnish worthy traveling elders with such clothing as they need; and that Sister Capstick be the president, Sister Hand vice president of said society; and that the brethren of said branch assist the sisters in their laudable and praise-worthy undertaking, by applying one shilling per week in purchasing materials for the sisters to make up into clothing, and that Brother josephs be secretary of said society.

Resolved, that the sisters of this branch give so much per week, according to the proposition made at last April conference in Nauvoo, by our much lamented and martyred patriarch, Hyrum Smith, in aiding the completion of the temple of Joseph's God.

Resolved, that we uphold the Twelve' by our faith and prayers, as the leaders of this church, and that we recognize them as such--men placed at the head (since the prophet and patriarch have been taken away) to conduct the affairs of God's kingdom here below; and we pray God the Eternal Father that they may be kept from all their enemies, and fulfil the work God has given them to do.

Adjourned until two o'clock P. M.

Two o'clock, P. M. Conference met.

The president addressed the conference on the subject of prophecy. In the evening, Elder Appleby delivered a discourse on the first and second ressurrection.

Conference adjourned sine die.

SELAH LANE, Pres't.

W. I. Appleby, Sec'y.