News & Announcements
October 2011
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Oct. 31, 2011
Refugee resettlement dropped 25 percent in FY 2011
CWS, with 5,318 resettlements, cites new security checks as reason
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Oct. 31, 2011
WCC starts global theological education survey
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Oct. 31, 2011
What would Jesus laugh at? A lot, says Colbert’s ‘chaplain’
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Oct. 31, 2011
In Philippines, native wisdom enhances Christian spirituality
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Oct. 28, 2011
God: just an “imaginary friend”?
LPTS prof wins second grant to study children’s religious understanding
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Oct. 28, 2011
Churches pledge support for migrant Caribbean workers
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Oct. 28, 2011
Gallup Poll: 35 percent oppose death penalty
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Oct. 28, 2011
Reformation Sunday marks need for ongoing church renewal
World Communion of Reformed Churches News Release
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Oct. 27, 2011
Weekend of Joy: Four Baptisms in the Guadalupe River
Engaging in mission first, new church development attracts unchurched and dechurched into worship as they affirm their new life in Jesus Christ
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Oct. 27, 2011
The earth is the Lord’s
Israel-Palestine experts say land issue is one of stewardship, not ownership
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Oct. 27, 2011
Pakistani judge who sentenced governor’s assassin vanishes
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Oct. 27, 2011
Mormon leaders quiz followers on reading habits
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Oct. 27, 2011
WCC assembly planning committee meets
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Oct. 27, 2011
Creative Services group wins four awards
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Oct. 27, 2011
The pied piper of Detroit
Winning coach, teacher and leader is herself led to a new calling through For Such a Time as This pastoral residency program
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Oct. 26, 2011
Be the burning bush
Women of Color Consultation participants urged to listen to ‘unexpected’ sources
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Oct. 26, 2011
Presbytery and synod news
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Oct. 26, 2011
Repression of religious minorities is increasing, says human rights group
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Oct. 26, 2011
Study: Religion can affect your soul ― and your wallet
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Oct. 26, 2011
CUIC strives to heal divisions of racism in church, society
Ten-communion partnership says racism is a church-dividing issue
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Oct. 26, 2011
PC(USA) leaders recognize Reformation Day in churchwide letter
“The Presbyterian church is in the midst of another reformation”
From Office of the General Assembly—Communication, Development, and Technology
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Oct. 26, 2011
Presbyterian Historical Society features Civil War resources
Experiences of Civil War Presbyterians highlighted
From Office of the General Assembly—Presbyterian Historical Society
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Oct. 25, 2011
Christian leaders say yes to Palestine U.N. membership
International law, basic fairness at stake, say PC(USA)’s Parsons, others
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Oct. 25, 2011
Seminary news
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Oct. 25, 2011
First Catholic bishop charged with sex abuse cover-up
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Oct. 25, 2011
Church partners respond to Thailand’s flood disaster
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Oct. 24, 2011
Texas pastor is fourth candidate for GA moderator
Randy Branson endorsed by Palo Duro Presbytery
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Oct. 24, 2011
Spanish translation of Tutu letter to Gradye Parsons
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Oct. 24, 2011
D.C. pastor to lead Democrats’ faith outreach
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Oct. 21, 2011
‘A long loving look at the real’
Partnership between seminary, conference center provides apprenticeships for young adults
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Oct. 21, 2011
WACC president says communication is building meaning in common
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Oct. 21, 2011
Muslim superhero comics gain fans ― and controversy
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Oct. 21, 2011
Forum: migrant Christian communities transforming traditional churches
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Oct. 21, 2011
Welcome home
Growing multicultural congregation reaches out to the homeless in Las Vegas
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Racial Ethnic & Women's Ministries/PW
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Oct. 20, 2011
A resource for all seasons
2012 Mission Yearbook contains stories, prayers, lectionary and more
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Oct. 20, 2011
Cuban seminary commemorates 65th anniversary
Dean Reinerio Arce says God calls all to give a reason for hope
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Oct. 20, 2011
Should our bodies become bullets after death?
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Oct. 19, 2011
Glory days
COR gathering urged to build a more inclusive table where all can sit
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Oct. 19, 2011
Peace Prize winner Gbowee says faith helped in peace campaign
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Oct. 19, 2011
Orthodox get green light to rebuild at Ground Zero
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Oct. 19, 2011
Follow Jesus into the world; invite the church and others to join you
Company of New Pastors orientation encourages seminarians to practice spiritual disciplines, community, mentoring and theological reflection
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Oct. 18, 2011
‘A wave of the Spirit’
Fresh expressions of church taking root in the UK
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Oct. 18, 2011
Pittsburgh pastor preaches winning sermon in Geneva
Randall Bush is winner of ‘Food for Life’ sermon competition
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Oct. 18, 2011
Sheen, Estevez find ‘The Way’ to make a non-preachy religious film
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Oct. 18, 2011
Egypt still rocked by sectarian violence in post-Mubarak regime
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Oct. 17, 2011
Explore the logo designs for the 220th GA (2012)
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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Oct. 17, 2011
Planting, digging, watering
New ministry hopes to cultivate Christ-centered communities
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Oct. 17, 2011
World Christianity has a new address, a new look and many names
Global Christian Forum examines ‘profound realignment’
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Oct. 17, 2011
How George Harrison changed the way we believe
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Oct. 17, 2011
Scotland’s gay marriage discussion stirring controversy among faith groups
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Oct. 14, 2011
Partnership, contextualization, recreation
Ghost Ranch youth service corps provides meaningful mission work
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Oct. 14, 2011
Exiled Libyan Jews look with hope toward homeland
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Oct. 14, 2011
Presbytery and synod news
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Oct. 14, 2011
Asian ecumenical group sees Philippines as ‘model’ for peace
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Oct. 13, 2011
Presbytery of Charlotte endorses third moderator candidate
Rev. Robert Austell was commissioner to 218th Assembly
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Oct. 13, 2011
Congregation rallies after vandals attack
Members committed to respond as ‘parable’ of forgiveness, healing
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Oct. 13, 2011
Religious groups latch on to the Groupon craze
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Oct. 13, 2011
People of faith join Wall Street protests
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Oct. 12, 2011
Great Rivers endorses 2nd candidate for moderator
Susan Krummel is executive/general presbyter, stated clerk of presbytery
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Oct. 12, 2011
Charges dismissed against D.C. prayer vigil leaders
Three Presbyterians among those protesting budget, deficit deals
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Oct. 12, 2011
U.N. condemns Coptic killings in Egypt
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Oct. 12, 2011
‘Protest chaplains’ shepherd movement’s spiritual side
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Oct. 12, 2011
Announcing the Second Annual Multicultural Institute at Montreat
November 8-11 conference to explore a “Pentecost vision” for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Multicultural Congregational Support
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Oct. 11, 2011
COGA weighs 10-A responses from partner churches
Stated Clerk Parsons receives letter of support from Desmond Tutu
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Oct. 11, 2011
South Koreans’ visit to North Korea aims to ease tensions
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Oct. 11, 2011
Seven things learned from the Values Voter Summit
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Oct. 10, 2011
MGB Commission votes to eliminate synods
Group is divided over non-geographic presbyteries
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Oct. 10, 2011
Dead Sea Scrolls now available online
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Oct. 10, 2011
Clinton's anti-child-marriage initiative finds relevance in churches
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Oct. 10, 2011
Raising ethical dimensions in debate on climate justice
Faith-based groups must be voice for the marginalized, Indian expert says
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Oct. 7, 2011
Mobilizing youth and women to reduce HIV
Ecumenical organization partners with churches to fight AIDS pandemic
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Oct. 7, 2011
25-year-old Belhar Confession still relevant for South African churches
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Oct. 7, 2011
Pentagon: Chaplains can celebrate gay marriages
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Oct. 7, 2011
Economics/foreign policy expert assails Cuba embargo
An interview with Daniel Griswold of the Herbert A. Stiefel Center
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Oct. 7, 2011
The multiplier factor
Mission co-workers Leith and Carol Fujii equip ministers who train others for service
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Oct. 7, 2011
For Such a Time as This small church residency program extended
Pilot program announces recruitment and selection timeline for Class of 2012
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Oct. 6, 2011
Pittsburgh Presbyterians hit hunger out of the park
Anti-hunger partnership with Pirates raises more than $8,000
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Oct. 6, 2011
Japanese Christian doctor turns 100, looks toward 110
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Oct. 6, 2011
Southern Baptist president floats name change
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Oct. 6, 2011
Churches in North America and the Caribbean plan increased cooperation
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Oct. 5, 2011
Living out Micah 6:8
Presbyterians should reclaim Calvin’s social engagement message, Madagascar peacemaker says
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Oct. 5, 2011
PHEWA seeks nominations for social justice ministries awards
Deadline is Feb. 15 for awards to be celebrated at GA 220 in Pittsburgh
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Oct. 5, 2011
Dalai Lama refused visa by South Africa
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Oct. 5, 2011
Christian leaders plot ecumenical future in Indonesia
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Oct. 4, 2011
Alan Gripe, interim ministry pioneer, dies
Hoosier native served PC(USA) for more than 60 years
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Oct. 4, 2011
Conference to address criminal justice crisis in the U.S.
Formation of new PHEWA network in planning stages
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Oct. 4, 2011
Lutherans seek greater unity ahead of 2017 observance
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Oct. 4, 2011
Supreme Court to weigh churches’ hiring rights
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Oct. 4, 2011
GAMC leaders reflect on Middle East trip
Visit and encourage Christian partners in Iran, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt following the events of the Arab Spring
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Mission Agency
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Oct. 4, 2011
Farmhouse becomes mission center to house new church development
To grow church literally on six acres halfway between Dallas and Forth Worth
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Oct. 4, 2011
New daily devotionals based on Feasting on the Word series to be published
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Oct. 3, 2011
Evangelism on the Great Lawn
Team Sweaty Sheep connects ironman athletes and fans to Presbyterian Mission at PC(USA) Center
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Oct. 3, 2011
‘The only hope is Jesus Christ’
We must be part of the change we want to see, says Mexican peacemaker
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Oct. 3, 2011
Palestinian, Israeli students use art to bridge differences
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Oct. 3, 2011
Evangelicals line up behind Rick Perry
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Oct. 3, 2011
Capital punishment
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Oct. 3, 2011
Stillman Choir to be featured in 2011 Christmas Joy Offering video
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Racial Ethnic & Women's Ministries/PW