News & Announcements
June 2011
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June 30, 2011
Everybody into the pool!
New database seeks to expand diversity of PC(USA) job candidates
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June 30, 2011
Breaking the ‘cradle to prison pipeline’
Churches are key to rebuilding black communities, NBPC convention told
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June 30, 2011
Having what it takes
God commands service, provides resources, Asian-American Presbyterians told
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June 30, 2011
WCRC calls for week of prayers for Sudan amid signs of progress in negotiations
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June 30, 2011
We are Presbyterians
Online video series showcases voices from across PC(USA)
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June 30, 2011
Presbytery and synod news
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June 30, 2011
Sudanese clergy seek to give aid in South Kordofan
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June 30, 2011
Critics push Obama to change faith-based hiring rules
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June 29, 2011
Community owned and operated
Older than its town, Craig, Alaska, church has deep roots
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June 29, 2011
1001 in 10
Denominational leaders press for rapid, innovative growth
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June 29, 2011
Seminary news
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June 29, 2011
Leaders examine religion’s place in Israeli democracy
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June 29, 2011
Pawlenty’s prominent pastor not a political pawn
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June 28, 2011
Big Tent’s Peacemaking Conference focuses on reconciliation, understanding
Sessions will address servanthood: speaking truth, listening respectfully
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June 28, 2011
Not complicated, but not easy
New church developments taking initiative, reaching the unreached
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June 28, 2011
Anglican-Lutheran dialogue examines service and witness
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June 28, 2011
Greek Orthodox rally to rebuild Ground Zero church
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June 27, 2011
Finding 'speranza' in Moldova
PC(USA)-related Monmouth College group reaches out to orphans
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June 27, 2011
Stated clerk speaks out against Colombia Free Trade Agreement
Parsons urges Obama to address human rights abuses before proceeding
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June 27, 2011
Nudity in religious art: godly or sinful?
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June 27, 2011
Church of England to allow gay bishops … sort of
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June 27, 2011
Middle East Monitoring Group announces search for narratives
Seeking “authentically” Palestinian and Israeli perspectives
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June 27, 2011
WJK Titles Named Gold and Silver Books of the Year from ForeWord Reviews
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June 24, 2011
PC(USA) leaders call Wisconsin governor to protect campus ministry
Pres House at U of Wisconsin could lose tax-exempt status
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June 24, 2011
'A house of prayer for all peoples'
National Multicultural Conference will feature new ministry models
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June 24, 2011
Japanese interfaith group opposes U.S. bases on Okinawa
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June 24, 2011
All Southern Baptist eyes on black New Orleans pastor
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June 23, 2011
‘Learning to live together’ inside the Big Tent
Racial Ethnic and Immigrants Convocation’s goal is greater visibility
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June 23, 2011
All but one PC(USA) constitutional amendment headed for approval
Belhar Confession falls short of required two-thirds majority of presbyteries
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June 23, 2011
Notes about people
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June 23, 2011
Japanese churches must become more active, warns theologian
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June 23, 2011
Americans see room to disagree but remain faithful to religion
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June 22, 2011
Presbyterian leaders offer a call to prayer for Sudan
Bolbach, Parsons, and Valentine urge peace as July 9 independence nears
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June 22, 2011
Leading in healthy, bold and dangerous ways
Big Tent’s National Elders Conference to focus on spirit-led leadership
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June 22, 2011
Religious leaders assess UN AIDS declaration
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June 22, 2011
Gallup says 9 in 10 Americans believe in God
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June 21, 2011
SDOP grants more than $150,000 to 9 U.S. self-help projects
Committee also meets with Detroit leaders, elects officers at May meeting
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June 21, 2011
World Mission Matters encourages participation
Big Tent partner conference wants participants to engage about justice, witness, reconciliation
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June 21, 2011
U.N. environment agency sees work with faith groups, African cleric says
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June 21, 2011
Lesbian minister to face Methodist church trial
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June 20, 2011
Through the Storm
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June 20, 2011
Can I get a witness!
Eric Hoey set to plant “church growth” seeds under the Big Tent
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June 20, 2011
Pakistani court postpones trial in 2009 attacks on Christians
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June 20, 2011
Bishops open meeting to review sex abuse rules
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June 17, 2011
A circuitous journey
From percentages to pastoral care
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June 17, 2011
Thinking theologically about technology
Union Theological Seminary launches New Media Project website
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June 17, 2011
Conference to address issues faced by Christians in the Middle East
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June 17, 2011
After controversy, Baptists affirm belief in ‘eternal’ hell
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June 16, 2011
Church: it’s not just for Sunday mornings anymore
NYC church follows Gospel example of hospitality, generosity by hosting neighborhood programs during week
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June 16, 2011
Stated clerk issues call to prayer for Nepal Christians
Proposed laws would restrict religious rights, opponents say
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June 16, 2011
Lutheran federation president urges members to pursue justice
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June 16, 2011
Religious freedom envoy condemns religious intolerance
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June 15, 2011
PC(USA) presses Obama on human rights in Colombia
Interfaith community seeks protections as part of free trade agreement
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June 15, 2011
Healing memories
Atrocity documents given by WCC to Brazilian government; Presbyterians played key watchdog role
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June 15, 2011
African faith leaders call for action on climate change
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June 15, 2011
Southern Baptists look to minorities to jumpstart growth
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June 15, 2011
PC(USA) Middle East Monitoring Group releases Kairos Palestine Study Guide
A guide with basic tools for often difficult discussions
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June 14, 2011
Distinguished Christian educator Ellis Nelson dies
Sixty-year career included stints at most seminaries
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June 14, 2011
WCC will return 60s-80s torture documents to Brazil
Records reveal key watchdog role played by PC(USA) missionaries
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June 14, 2011
Israel sees slow but growing acceptance for gay Orthodox
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June 13, 2011
First-ever gathering set of churches and organizations of Afro-descendent minorities in Latin America
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June 13, 2011
Renewed Sudan fighting causing humanitarian crisis
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June 13, 2011
Catholic bishops to take second look at abuse reforms
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June 10, 2011
A big dance floor: building trust and being the church
Middle Governing Bodies Commission wants to engage PC(USA) in visioning the future
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June 10, 2011
Renewal and witness at the heart of Pentecost
Pentecost message from the presidents of the World Council of Churches
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June 10, 2011
Muslims contribute to German society, church gathering told
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June 10, 2011
Judge hears monks’ suit over right to build caskets
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June 9, 2011
Icing on the Kake
God’s call, PNS article lead pastor to remote Alaska congregation
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June 9, 2011
Collaborating community
SDOP hears about need for connections in Detroit
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June 9, 2011
Human rights groups praise indictments in Salvadoran Jesuits case
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June 9, 2011
Ore. faith-healing trial draws to a close
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June 8, 2011
Majority of presbyteries approve new Form of Government
Amendments to PC(USA) Book of Order to take effect July 10
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June 8, 2011
Most Presbyterians prefer monthly Lord’s Supper celebrations
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June 8, 2011
Cuba’s churches grapple with a changing society, says council leader
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June 8, 2011
Satan doesn't have a blog, but if he did ...
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June 7, 2011
A churchwide letter concerning the new Form of Government
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June 7, 2011
Presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have approved a new Form of Government
Trinity Presbytery became the 87th presbytery to approve the amendment
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June 7, 2011
Presbyterian-run student housing at a crossroads
Wisconsin legislature could repeal group’s tax exemption, taking money away from ministries offered
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June 7, 2011
Octogenarian learns how to read so he can better understand Bible
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June 7, 2011
King’s daughter leaves Georgia church after scandal
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June 6, 2011
Guided by the Spirit
Faced with violent attack, Illinois church taps into trust, relationships to save a life
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June 6, 2011
‘Climate justice’ new concern of Christian communicators
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June 6, 2011
Christians shatter taboos around talking about money
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June 3, 2011
MGB Commission mulls data, identifies some ‘operating assumptions’
Effective leaders, healthy congregations are key to vitality, group told
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June 3, 2011
A few friendly faces
North Carolina Walton Award winner connects immigrants, community
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June 3, 2011
India’s Catholics plan first synod for lay people
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June 3, 2011
Add one of these to your summer reading list
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June 2, 2011
Growing a community
Florida church turned weedy lawn into garden, invites neighbors to share in the bounty
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June 2, 2011
Church of Scotland moves closer to accepting more gay clergy
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June 2, 2011
Katrina volunteers keep coming, even if they have to pay
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June 1, 2011
Making room for the little shots
Online conference gives everyone a chance to discuss PC(USA)’s future
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June 1, 2011
Pilgrims return to Jesus’ baptismal site as Israel removes landmines
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June 1, 2011
How didst the KJV come to be?
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June 1, 2011
Saving lives, strengthening pastoral ministry
Daily disciplines learned with peers in The Company of New Pastors “cracks open the Kingdom” for those entering ministry
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Theology, Worship and Education