A concerned Episcopal Church member writes to Allin, expressing shock at his intital refusal of the donation, November 6, 1974. Allin received many similar letters of crticism for his decision to reject the offering.
"Response to the Risen Lord: Through study and commitment." Part of the VIM program was a "Year of Study of Christian Mission" in order to identify the mission opportunities throughout the church and how members would be able to contribute and…