News & Announcements
February 2011
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Feb. 28, 2011
WCC’s 2013 Assembly theme focuses on justice and peace
10th Assembly in South Korea reflects key issues in Asia
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Feb. 28, 2011
SDOP disburses $260,000 to 14 US self-help projects
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Feb. 28, 2011
Pope, Russian president vow to strengthen relationship
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Feb. 28, 2011
Stuff we don’t want, stuff they can’t use
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Feb. 28, 2011
"Absolutely joyful, but scary too"
Pastor, congregation find new life and transformation going through “New Beginnings” assessment
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Feb. 28, 2011
New book offers spiritual analysis of Bob Dylan
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Feb. 25, 2011
WCC pressed to develop new policy statement on gender justice
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Feb. 25, 2011
In Christchurch, New Zealand: shattered churches, grieving parishioners
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Feb. 25, 2011
2011 Eco-Stewards accepting applications
Program connects young adults with faith, earth in Montana
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Feb. 25, 2011
Churches in India challenged to support indigenous people
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Feb. 25, 2011
Religious voices enter Wisconsin union debate
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Feb. 24, 2011
Educating for the future
Short-term mission trips inspire young adult to found educational charity in Honduras
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Feb. 24, 2011
WCC calls governments for implementation of water as human right
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Feb. 24, 2011
Libyan Christian clergy vow to stay on amid violence
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Feb. 24, 2011
States caught in crossfire over guns in churches
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Feb. 24, 2011
Small’s voice blends well with the Foundation’s message of generosity
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Feb. 23, 2011
Southern Sudan independence secured, ecumenical movement turns to nation-building
Churches seek best role when Republic of South Sudan is born July 9
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Feb. 23, 2011
‘Bearing fruit and growing in the knowledge of God’
French church carries on legacy of serving disabled, mentally ill
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Feb. 23, 2011
Episcopalians, Moravians inaugurate full communion relationship
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Feb. 23, 2011
Churches, charities not in competition for dollars
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Feb. 22, 2011
WCC criticizes U.S. veto of UN resolution on continued Israeli settlement-building
Central Committee calls ‘no’ vote ‘a deeply regrettable mistake’
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Feb. 22, 2011
Presbyterian Writers Guild seeks best new author
Angell Award goes to best first book by a Presbyterian writer
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Feb. 22, 2011
Anti-Semitic incidents last year in Britain were second-highest
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Feb. 22, 2011
Egypt’s Christians keep wary eye on Muslim Brotherhood
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Feb. 22, 2011
Church educators get a taste of the new online lectionary curriculum based on the award-winning commentary Feasting on the Word
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Feb. 18, 2011
Massive flight of Iraqi Christians can’t dim churches’ witness, leaders say
Baghdad clerics say return hinges on security, rebuilt infrastructure
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Feb. 18, 2011
WCC explores how to adapt to changing religious world
Central Committee discusses ecumenism, interfaith dialogue
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Feb. 18, 2011
WCC sponsors graduate class in peacemaking
Course to be offered during international event in Jamaica
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Feb. 18, 2011
Kandhamal Christians struggling after carnage
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Feb. 18, 2011
Buddhist Bhutan wrestles with `shocking’ abuse study
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Feb. 17, 2011
In opening addresses, WCC leaders stress unity
General secretary, moderator also cite importance of Middle East peace
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Feb. 17, 2011
Some Presbyterians cutting back on health care
Most are insured but some have delayed appointments, medication because of financial strain, survey finds
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Feb. 17, 2011
Indonesia urged to repeal blasphemy laws
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Feb. 17, 2011
Biggest obstacle for Catholic nuns lies at home
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Feb. 16, 2011
‘A new leadership environment’
Seminaries need to meet the changing needs of the church, Longfield says
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Feb. 16, 2011
Membership trends for U.S. churches reported to be “stable”
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Feb. 16, 2011
Woman recounts bomb memories from historic Birmingham church
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Feb. 16, 2011
New pastors, small churches
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Feb. 16, 2011
Author accounts for damaged state of contemporary Christianity, offers ‘upgrade’
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Feb. 15, 2011
Belhar Confession generating spirited discussion online
Theological conversation indicate confessions still matter in Presbyterians common life together
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Theology, Worship and Education
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Feb. 15, 2011
Not toy, not tyrant
Dubuque Seminary makes online education work for seminary students
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Feb. 15, 2011
Philippine church celebrates 100 years of Protestantism
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Feb. 15, 2011
Pope can't be organ donor, church says
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Feb. 14, 2011
Theology must drive polity, MGB commissioners told
Panel devising ways to receive feedback from every Presbyterian
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Feb. 14, 2011
Sudanese churches seek action on Ugandan rebel group
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Feb. 14, 2011
Faiths’ ad campaigns chase after the great ‘I Am’
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Feb. 14, 2011
“Let’s Move” 1,000 Presbyterian congregations
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Hunger Program
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Feb. 11, 2011
Standing against the world
Rick Ufford-Chase urges APCE to form communities to transform culture
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Feb. 11, 2011
A year after quake, Haiti community media still struggling
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Feb. 11, 2011
New Nepal PM urged to ensure Christians’ rights
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Feb. 11, 2011
Scientists probe brief brushes with the afterlife
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Feb. 10, 2011
SFTS closes Southern California campus
Trustees cite budget woes; 21-year-old program to end in June
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Feb. 10, 2011
Notes about people
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Feb. 10, 2011
Church of Scotland to discuss sustainable farming
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Feb. 10, 2011
Consumer protection chief seeks allies in faith leaders
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Feb. 9, 2011
GAPJC reinstates ‘not guilty’ verdict in Southard same-sex marriage case
Court says state law doesn’t trump church law, but ceremony came before clarification
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Feb. 9, 2011
‘Be strong and courageous’
APCE Educator of the Year encourages others to realize their value, increase expectations
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Feb. 9, 2011
Russian Orthodox clergy may run for office
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Feb. 9, 2011
Controversial N.Y. mosque loses another leader
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Feb. 8, 2011
Ferment
Chorus for change in PC(USA) grows louder across spectrum
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Feb. 8, 2011
Japan’s Christian council plans to restructure
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Feb. 8, 2011
Obama names second round of faith-based advisers
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Feb. 8, 2011
New mission workers complete orientation
Places of service stretch from the U.S./Mexico border to Thailand
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Feb. 7, 2011
When the church and culture collide
Denominations discuss role of church in culture at APCE panel
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Feb. 7, 2011
Churches closing in north Sudan after referendum
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Feb. 7, 2011
Muslim countries cited on religious freedom
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Feb. 7, 2011
The Thoughtful Christian launches increased discounts on books, unveils new blog
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Feb. 4, 2011
Future of the church
GA leaders invite all Presbyterians to join in conversation
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Feb. 4, 2011
CMEP urges support of U.N. Israel-Palestine resolution
PC(USA)’s Gradye Parsons joins call for resumption of peace process
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Feb. 4, 2011
Recognizing their strengths
Oregon church uses extra space to house homeless families
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Feb. 4, 2011
Survey: Typical U.S. atheist is white son of religious parents
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Feb. 4, 2011
Presbytery and synod news
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Feb. 3, 2011
Seminary news
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Feb. 3, 2011
Interfaith Harmony Week to be celebrated
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Feb. 3, 2011
Does God play favorites on the gridiron?
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Feb. 3, 2011
Judge kills most of Lutheran retirees’ claims
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Feb. 2, 2011
Souper Bowl of Caring gears up for 22nd year
Collecting donations, serving soup, stocking pantry shelves all part of annual youth effort
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Feb. 2, 2011
A Hungarian sabbatical of blessing and peace
Reformed Christians in Hungary help re-center General Assembly Mission Council’s Lee Hinson-Hasty
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Feb. 2, 2011
Pentagon: No change for chaplains with gay ban repeal
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Feb. 2, 2011
The God Factor: National Prayer Breakfast again overshadowed by controversy
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Feb. 1, 2011
Discerning a dream
Presbyterian College’s Cornelson Center to be site of education, connection, ministry
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Feb. 1, 2011
Religious leaders must be more open, says senior Muslim in UK
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Feb. 1, 2011
Cash-strapped cities look to tax churches for road use
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Feb. 1, 2011
Popular author Don McKim writes new book on Presbyterian faith