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February 8, 2012
John Buchanan tapped for top Writers Guild award
Chicago pastor honored for books, sermons and Christian Century columns
From General Assembly Mission Council—Presbyterian News Service
LOUISVILLE—The Rev. John M. Buchanan, who has informed and inspired generations of American Christians through his books, sermons and weekly columns as editor/publisher of the progressive ecumenical journal The Christian Century, has been named winner of the 2012 David Steele Distinguished Writer Award (DSDWA) by the Presbyterian Writers Guild (PWG).
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February 8, 2012
Christianity, religion risk oblivion in many parts of world, pope says
From General Assembly Mission Council—Presbyterian News Service
VATICAN CITY—Meeting with the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith late last month, Pope Benedict said that integral to helping the Gospel message seem more credible in today’s world is Christian unity ― a theme that members of the congregation discussed during their four-day plenary meeting.
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February 8, 2012
Workers at religious institutions fear future of pensions
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—Tens of thousands of current and former employees at scores of religiously affiliated institutions across the country face fear, as nonprofits increasingly seek refuge in “church” pension plans to escape onerous financial obligations, according to Eric Loi, an attorney at the Washington-based Pension Rights Center.
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February 8, 2012
European humanists demand ‘equal rights’ with churches
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February 8, 2012
New beginnings
Presbyterian mission co-workers complete orientation for service in Latin America and Africa
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February 7, 2012
Commission calls for national racial ethnic ministries task force
Eliminating synods ― bastions of advocacy ― is ‘last straw’ for some
From General Assembly Mission Council—Presbyterian News Service
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It is time for the U.S. to ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child
Published February 8, 2012
The CRC sets the standard for children’s welfare around the world. The United States played a major role in drafting the CRC. However, the United States and Somalia are the only countries that have not ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child The United States signed the convention in 1995, indicating its support and its intention to pursue ratifica ...
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Taking the Time to Make Food Sacred
Published February 8, 2012
TRY this: place a forkful of food in your mouth. It doesn’t matter what the food is, but make it something you love — let’s say it’s that first nibble from three hot, fragrant, perfectly cooked ravioli.Now comes the hard part. Put the fork down. This could be a lot more challenging than you imagine, because that first bite was very good and another immediately beckons. You’re hungry.
So begins an article called "Mindful Eating as Food for Thought," which challenges us to not eat like the Cookie Monster.
And in case you haven't yet done the Just Eating? curriculum, one of the sessions is all about food as a sacred gift from God. You can download it for free here. Look for Unit 1 on Food Sharing as Sacramental...
And if you've never tried a food meditation, here are the simple instructions for a Raisin Meditation!
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Children are children, not soldiers - 10 years on
Published February 7, 2012
‘Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.’ – Matthew 19:14
February 12, 2012 marks the tenth anniversary of the entry into force of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict.
Find worship resources, ideas for participating in the Red Hand Campaign, and suggestions for further study for this occasion. They may be used at any time.
UNICEF estimates that more than 300,000 children – boys and girls under the ...
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