News & Announcements
May 2011
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May 31, 2011
Calling all elders
The moderator’s June column
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May 31, 2011
People of faith fast to protest U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
June 5-12 fast will take place in both countries
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May 31, 2011
Canadian editor elected president of Ecumenical News International
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May 31, 2011
Same-sex relations, marriage receive record approval
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May 31, 2011
Presbyterian pastor responds: What makes a good spiritual life?
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May 27, 2011
Former GA moderator Bill Lytle dies
Pittsburgh native led UPCUSA in 1978
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May 27, 2011
Alaska Presbyterian icon Walter Soboleff dead at 102
Tlingit leader one of first Alaska Natives ordained to PC(USA) ministry
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May 27, 2011
International Ecumenical Peace Convocation addresses issues of nonviolence and the environment
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May 27, 2011
Churches asked to share pulpits with Muslims
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May 26, 2011
Korean-American church leader Youngil Cho dies
Presbyterian elder was revered and honored in U.S. and Korea
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May 26, 2011
With nFOG vote close, advocates renew call to pass it
GA moderator calls governance proposal ‘start of a new mindset’
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May 26, 2011
Zimbabwe church groups pray for peace ahead of elections
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May 26, 2011
For many blacks, there’s only one Bible, and it’s the KJV
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May 26, 2011
Presbyterian leaders reflect on week of deadly storms
Issue call to prayer in wake of storms
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May 25, 2011
Percolating on the meaning of ‘call’
Seminarian starts coffee company, focuses on community, relationships
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May 25, 2011
Evangelist says Rapture date was off by five months
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May 25, 2011
Finding God in unexpected and Marvel-ous places
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May 24, 2011
A congregation for the community
Walton Award-winning North Carolina church will use grant to construct eco-friendly building
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May 24, 2011
Theologian Kung says only radical reforms can save the Catholic church
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May 24, 2011
Muslims battle to be official voice of U.S. Islam
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May 23, 2011
Reading justice in the inner city
How one elder’s passion for mission is transforming a local elementary school
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May 23, 2011
Japan’s churches urged to work together after ‘triple disaster’
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May 23, 2011
Acceptance grows for autistic kids in church
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May 20, 2011
Board of Pensions hears feedback on proposed same-gender benefits
Open hearings in Philadelphia, Los Angeles elicit variety of responses
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May 20, 2011
Orthodox churches object to national identity cards
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May 20, 2011
Study: 2 in 10 atheist scientists are `spiritual'
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May 19, 2011
Blessed be the ties that bind
Atlanta ministry turns old neckwear into accessories, helps homeless
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May 19, 2011
Seminary news
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May 19, 2011
In Zimbabwe, Catholic bishops are among Mugabe’s toughest critics
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May 19, 2011
Scholars chase Bible’s changes, one verse at a time
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May 18, 2011
A Presbyterian church finds a place to call home
Walton Grant helps California congregation settle after nomadic decade
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May 18, 2011
U.N. report on Sri Lankan conflict evokes mixed reactions
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May 18, 2011
Study links reliance on God with reliance on treatment
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May 18, 2011
Resources ready for Presbyterian Heritage Sunday
2011 theme is “Grow Christ’s church deep and wide”
From Office of the General Assembly—Presbyterian Historical Society
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May 18, 2011
Human Trafficking: The Story of Mariano Lucas and the Impact of the Campaign for Fair Food
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May 17, 2011
San Francisco Theological Seminary names new president
James McDonald will take office July 8
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May 17, 2011
Notes about people
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May 17, 2011
Mennonites appoint first leader from Global South
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May 17, 2011
Economic bell tolls for nation's church steeples
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May 16, 2011
PDA, Red Cross provide spiritual care training in wake of natural disasters
Interfaith sessions in Alabama focus on individuals, communities
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May 16, 2011
70th anniversary celebration of the Council of Churches of Cuba begins
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May 16, 2011
Indian churches challenged to address caste discrimination
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May 16, 2011
Feminist pioneer challenges Orthodox patriarchy
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May 16, 2011
PPC welcomes the Rev. Meg Flannagan to hymnal staff
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May 13, 2011
Bare Bulb Coffee hopes to shine a bit of light
Unconventional setting combines church, community in Georgia
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May 13, 2011
Palestinian agreement sign of hope, WCC’s Tveit says
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May 13, 2011
Methodists express repentance for massacre of Native Americans
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May 13, 2011
Abuse victims oppose pick for House chaplain
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May 12, 2011
24 former GA moderators call for unity after 10-A passes
‘Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) needs the voices and gifts of all of us’
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May 12, 2011
From Chernobyl to Japan’s ‘tsunami stones’
Peace Convocation to address peace, environmental justice
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May 12, 2011
Two-thirds of Americans say bin Laden’s in hell
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May 12, 2011
Nairobi blast survivors meet bin Laden’s death with prayer
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May 12, 2011
Twelfth volume in Feasting on the Word completes acclaimed series, expansion projects in works
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May 11, 2011
PC(USA) relaxes constitutional prohibition of gay and lesbian ordination
Change reaffirms historical practice of ordaining bodies determining fitness for office
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May 11, 2011
Colombian Presbyterian women seek to change culture of violence
‘Bit by bit, people have discovered that they need a different way of living’
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May 11, 2011
Religious leaders urge Russians to heed lessons of World War II
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May 11, 2011
RCA, CRC join to plant churches
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May 10, 2011
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approves change in ordination standard
‘Submission to the Lordship of Jesus Christ’ replaces ‘fidelity and chastity’
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May 10, 2011
A churchwide letter concerning Amendment 10-A
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May 10, 2011
Christian-Muslim clashes in Egypt leave 12 dead, Coptic churches burnt
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May 10, 2011
Muslims hope bias ends with bin Laden’s death
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May 10, 2011
Worldwide action for Palestine-Israel peace coming up
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May 9, 2011
Frank Yamada named McCormick Theological Seminary president
Bible scholar is first Asian American to head a PC(USA) seminary
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May 9, 2011
Notes about people
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May 9, 2011
Panel cites Egypt for violation of religious freedom
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May 9, 2011
‘Simple churches’ find a foothold across the U.S.
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May 6, 2011
2011 Samuel Robinson Award winners announced
Successful memorization of the Westminster Shorter Catechism and outstanding original essays earn eight Presbyterian college students up to $5,000 each
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May 6, 2011
‘Do the things that a church must do’
Temecula Valley Korean Presbyterian Church focuses on mission, bridge-building
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May 6, 2011
Czechs back oppressed Roma, march against neo-Nazis
A PC(USA) mission letter from Eastern Europe
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May 6, 2011
Japanese pastor fears “tsunami” of visitors during holidays
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May 6, 2011
Minister moms split between pulpit and potty training
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May 5, 2011
Faith unTapped
Pub gathering cultivate questions, discussion, community
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May 5, 2011
Posthumous David M. Bailey album released
‘WaterMarked’ will benefit late singer/songwriter’s kids
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May 5, 2011
After beatification, focus turns to John Paul II's legacy
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May 5, 2011
Osama bin Laden is dead. Discuss.
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May 4, 2011
PC(USA) ministries offer reflection resources in wake of bin Laden’s death
Theology and Worship, Compassion, Peace and Justice, ACSWP gather relevant scripture, statements and a prayer
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May 4, 2011
World Association for Christian Communication tackles difficult questions about its future
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May 4, 2011
Taiwan Presbyterians invite Japanese pastors to study disaster relief
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May 4, 2011
Think you’ll need last rites? Better plan ahead
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May 3, 2011
Fire can’t stop church’s hunger ministry
Church and food pantry destroyed, group’s CROP Hunger Walk proceeds
From Church World Service
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May 3, 2011
Presbytery and synod news
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May 3, 2011
African leaders call for more effective aid programs
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May 2, 2011
PC(USA) publications win 10 Associated Church Press awards
PNS, Presbyterians Today, Horizons named “Best in Class”
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May 2, 2011
Big Tent to stay in Indianapolis
Location finalized after examination of new Indiana immigration bill
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May 2, 2011
Evangelical icon David Wilkerson dies in car crash
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May 2, 2011
The Rev. Trina Zelle called to serve as the new National Organizer for the Presbyterian Health, Education and Welfare Association (PHEWA)