News & Announcements
October 2010
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Oct. 29, 2010
Rising from the ashes
Louisville church rebuilds, renews, retains hope after fire
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Oct. 29, 2010
The high cost of religious persecution
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Oct. 29, 2010
Indonesian Christian group warns on quake and tsunami deaths
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Oct. 29, 2010
Gays tell teens ‘it gets better’ despite religion
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Oct. 28, 2010
Commissioners, advisors give GA219 high ratings
Leadership, ‘GA News,’ sense of community praised; worship will return to local congregations in 2012
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Oct. 28, 2010
At the Heartland Film Festival
Movies express hope, positive values through family entertainment
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterians Today Magazine
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Oct. 28, 2010
Turkish aide wants Hagia restored for Muslim, Christian worship
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Oct. 28, 2010
California’s Crystal Cathedral files for bankruptcy
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Oct. 27, 2010
Inside out
Montana church goes outside its walls to reach alienated seekers
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Oct. 27, 2010
Tension in Sudan ahead of vote is dangerous, warns church envoy
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Oct. 27, 2010
Behind Colbert’s right-wing funnyman, a quiet faith
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Oct. 27, 2010
New Books in Emerging Theology
Four Emerging Theologians Consider the Concepts of Vulnerability, Embodiment, Suffering, and Dualism
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Oct. 26, 2010
SDOP announces scholarship contest winner
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Self-Development of People (SDOP)
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Oct. 26, 2010
Catholic media in Cuba multiply, but change is slow
An interview with Gustavo Andújar, Cuban Catholic communicator
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Oct. 26, 2010
First woman to lead Church of Norway bishops
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Oct. 26, 2010
After teen suicides, gay opponents look inward
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Oct. 25, 2010
PC(USA) partners merge in South America
Two Argentine churches join, ‘offer a testimony of unity’
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Oct. 25, 2010
Anglican congregation’s plan for Roman exit not seen as exodus
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Oct. 25, 2010
Survey: Jewish disapproval of Obama rising
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Oct. 22, 2010
Board of Pensions appoints special committee to consider same-gender benefits
Nine-member panel to carefully deliberate on GA’s recommendation
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Oct. 22, 2010
Church of North India turns 40
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Oct. 22, 2010
Zacchaeus’ tree now a top tourist destination
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Oct. 21, 2010
Presbyterian colleges selected to participate in interfaith leadership training
Will give student leaders and chaplains skills to lead interfaith community service events
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Oct. 21, 2010
Neighbors
In new book, Presbyterian pastor says immigration is spiritual issue
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Oct. 21, 2010
WCC leader’s speech reaches to evangelical Christians
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Oct. 21, 2010
Critics still waiting for action from faith-based office
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Oct. 21, 2010
“Where God wanted me to be”
First call pastor enters the mission field through the For Such a Time as This pastoral residency program
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Oct. 20, 2010
Tools for the trade
McCormick Seminary project helps ready church leaders of color
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Oct. 20, 2010
Seminarians encouraged to develop 'a deeply theological core'
Company of New Pastors challenged to work on 'God questions' – and help congregations grow 'to love God and one another more.'
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Theology, Worship and Education
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Oct. 20, 2010
Christian communication groups gets first female head
Karin Achtelstetter takes reins of WACC on Nov. 1
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Oct. 20, 2010
Report finds strong growth in U.S. Orthodox churches
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Oct. 20, 2010
Six members named to Special Committee on Existing Authoritative Interpretations
Group slated to begin its work early next year
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Oct. 19, 2010
Training twins
Russia Mission Network conference teaches practical partnership
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Oct. 19, 2010
Film on effects of Afghan war wins human rights award
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Oct. 19, 2010
Tea party more religious than U.S., less than conservative Christians
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Oct. 18, 2010
Breaking ground
Liberian Presbyterian returns home to begin building promised school
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Oct. 18, 2010
Presbytery and synod news
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Oct. 18, 2010
African churches can play key role in Middle East, says WCC head
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Oct. 18, 2010
Catholics face vocal ‘mutiny’ over gay teachings
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Oct. 18, 2010
Presbyterians reject idea that government spends too much on public schools
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Oct. 15, 2010
Menaul School receives grant from PW
Money will support renewed boarding program
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Oct. 15, 2010
Correction
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Oct. 15, 2010
WCC leader praises Nobel Peace Prize for Liu Xiaobo
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Oct. 15, 2010
NCC special uncovers realities of aging in America
ABC to televise documentary beginning Oct. 17
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Oct. 15, 2010
Author finds faith and fanaticism in South’s football god
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Oct. 15, 2010
Beckmann Receives World Food Prize as New Book on Hunger Releases
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Oct. 14, 2010
Training camp
In Montana church, older kids learn how to help lead VBS
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Oct. 14, 2010
SDOP disburses $240,000 to 13 U.S. self-help projects
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Self-Development of People (SDOP)
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Oct. 14, 2010
Revised Bible seen as ‘uniting point’ for Chinese Christians
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Oct. 14, 2010
Parishes leaving ELCA find an unexpected price to pay
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Oct. 14, 2010
Beblawi to coordinate the PC(USA)’s mission work in Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia
Amgad Beblawi to succeed retiring Victor Makari and Jon Chapman
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Oct. 13, 2010
Synod PJC upholds Scott Anderson ordination approval
John Knox Presbytery followed rules for granting ‘scruple,’ court says
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Oct. 13, 2010
Youth in Mexico City affirm that they believe in God but not in the church’s hierarchies
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Oct. 13, 2010
Pope denounces violence in God’s name at meeting on Middle East
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Oct. 13, 2010
Scholar: Israelites beer drinkers, too
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Oct. 13, 2010
Creative Services group wins 11 awards
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Communications and Funds Development
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Oct. 12, 2010
World Communion of Reformed Churches launches new website
Fledgling global Reformed body was created in June
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Oct. 12, 2010
Catholic condemnation of Nobel Prize stirs Italian press reaction
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Oct. 12, 2010
Poll: Most Americans OK student religious speech
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Oct. 11, 2010
GAMC approves revised mission budgets for 2011, 2012
New figures include actions adopted by GA, possible BOP dues increase
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Oct. 11, 2010
ELCA presiding bishop announces new churchwide organization design for 2011
16 program units consolidated into 3; staff reduced by about 18 percent
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Oct. 11, 2010
South African ‘moral compass’ Tutu officially retires
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Oct. 11, 2010
Miniseries traces religion’s U.S. impact across 400 years
PBS’ ‘God in America’ runs two hours each night Oct. 11-13
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Oct. 11, 2010
As Presbyteries begin study of Belhar, survey shows Presbyterians have much to learn
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Oct. 8, 2010
Panel completes investigation of abuse claims; pursues truth, healing and justice
GAMC pledges prayer, support and further preventive reforms
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Independent Abuse Review Panel
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Oct. 8, 2010
Special committee named to review biennial General Assemblies
Nine-member panel will report to 2012 GA
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Oct. 8, 2010
Seminary news
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Oct. 8, 2010
Catholic bishops to discuss Middle East Christianity
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Oct. 8, 2010
Supreme Court torn on free speech rights, private funeral rites
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Oct. 7, 2010
WCC publishes Justice Not Greed
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Oct. 7, 2010
WCC leader: ‘Keep train on track’ for Sudan peace
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Oct. 7, 2010
Self-taught iconographer writes ‘God’s story in pictures’
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Oct. 7, 2010
Physical presence is key to effective mission partnerships, global church leaders say
Emphasis must be on long-term relationships, not financial constraints
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Oct. 6, 2010
COTE authorizes task forces to further leadership needs studies
Groups will look at financial help for small churches, broader issues
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Oct. 6, 2010
Pray, partner, advocate with Colombia, pastor urges
International peacemakers visit U.S. Presbyterians Sept. 24-Oct. 18
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Oct. 6, 2010
Interfaith council condemns West Bank mosque burning
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Oct. 6, 2010
Ban on school Christmas carols upheld
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Oct. 5, 2010
Members named to the General Assembly Commission on Middle Governing Bodies
21-member commission given comprehensive mandate by 219th GA
From Office of the General Assembly—Presbyterian News Service
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Oct. 5, 2010
Approach of winter complicates Pakistan flood relief
PC(USA) has contributed $250,000 through PDA; much more needed
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Oct. 5, 2010
Understanding is the key to success in Bolivia, pastor says
International peacemakers visit U.S. Presbyterians Sept. 24-Oct. 18
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Oct. 5, 2010
Evangelical Christian pilgrims converge on Jerusalem
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Oct. 5, 2010
Definition of family shifting, scholar says
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Oct. 4, 2010
david m bailey succumbs to brain cancer
Singer/songwriter defied odds for a dozen years, inspired countless fans
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Oct. 4, 2010
Church near site of Russian tsar’s and family’s remains burns down
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Oct. 4, 2010
Heaven trumps hell in Canadian poll
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Oct. 4, 2010
Presbyterians are older, even more involved in their communities
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Oct. 4, 2010
The Rev. Dave Crittenden selected to head GAMC Stewardship Ministry
Long-term synod leader brings broad experience to the role
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Mission Agency
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Oct. 1, 2010
Final jeopardy
Pittsburgh Presbyterian wins game show's 'Teen Tournament'
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Oct. 1, 2010
Conflict resolution, cultural awareness are topics of Indonesian leader’s talks
International peacemakers visit U.S. Presbyterians Sept. 24-Oct. 18
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Oct. 1, 2010
Christians call for calm after Indian verdict on holy site
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Oct. 1, 2010
Charity report: U.S. ties for fifth in global giving
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Oct. 1, 2010
Presbyterian Office of Public Witness invites internship applicants and church partnerships