News & Announcements
August 2011
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Aug. 31, 2011
Sing, sing a song
Denominational sing-along kicks off this weekend
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Aug. 31, 2011
Church leaders call for prayer and support following Hurricane Irene
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
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Aug. 31, 2011
Australian churches welcome refugee ‘swap’ ruling
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Aug. 31, 2011
Jedis and Pastafarians: Real religion or just a joke?
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Aug. 31, 2011
A harvest of righteousness is sown in peace
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Peacemaking Program
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Aug. 30, 2011
‘Best friends’
Thai church leaders seek PC(USA) volunteer English teachers
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Aug. 30, 2011
After hurricane, faith-based groups mobilize relief
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Aug. 30, 2011
Bats in belfry plague British church
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Aug. 30, 2011
Is Twilight bad news for girls?
New Book Offers Feminist Critique of Popular Series
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Aug. 29, 2011
Tiery-eyed
Fellowship of Presbyterians examines options for ‘differentiation’ from PC(USA)
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Aug. 29, 2011
PC(USA) stated clerk condemns bombing of U.N. compound in Nigeria
Parsons deplores violence, calls for dialogue, discussion, diplomacy
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Aug. 29, 2011
Alive with a new hope
Second class of pastoral residents in the For Such a Time as This small church residency program are commissioned for service
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Aug. 29, 2011
Son of Pakistani governor who criticized blasphemy law is kidnapped
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Aug. 29, 2011
Charity group brings dollars, and controversy
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Aug. 26, 2011
Filling the empty warehouse
Fellowship of Presbyterians leaders outline next organizational steps
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Aug. 26, 2011
A new Presbyterian order?
Mouw to Fellowship of Presbyterians: take a vow of theological orthodoxy
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Aug. 26, 2011
PDA, presbyteries prepare for Hurricane Irene
Storm could affect 25 presbyteries
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Aug. 26, 2011
WCC general secretary calls for urgent action in the Horn of Africa
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Aug. 26, 2011
Asian ecumenical group opposes South Korea base construction
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Aug. 26, 2011
States scramble to find prison chaplains after cuts
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Aug. 25, 2011
No more ‘stinky talk’
Peterson tells Fellowship Jesus has a plan, call is to follow it
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Aug. 25, 2011
Ecumenical team pays solidarity visit to Myanmar and to refugees
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Aug. 25, 2011
Somali refugee camp expanding into Kenya’s third-largest ‘city’
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Aug. 25, 2011
At Church of Beethoven, music is the message
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Aug. 24, 2011
World Mission responds to ending of partnership by Mexican Presbyterian Church
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Aug. 24, 2011
Latin American Protestant leaders criticize U.S. budget decisions
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Aug. 24, 2011
Earthquake damages Washington National Cathedral
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Aug. 24, 2011
Study sees link between education and views of heaven
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Aug. 24, 2011
Newly revised study encourages congregation-wide reading of Bible in its entirety as Bible literacy in U.S. sees steep decline
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Aug. 23, 2011
Mexican Presbyterian Church votes to end 139-year-old relationship with PC(USA)
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Aug. 23, 2011
Church of Scotland GA votes for more dialogue on same-sex issues
PC(USA) delegate Lindsay Biddle reports on gathering
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Aug. 23, 2011
Mar Thoma church in India celebrates 175th anniversary
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Aug. 23, 2011
A soundtrack for your inner Dude
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Aug. 22, 2011
Waiting on the Lord
Christians must not confuse busyness with faithfulness, NCD speaker says
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Aug. 22, 2011
An ‘airport’ congregation
Atlanta new church development focuses on the journey, not the institution
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Aug. 22, 2011
Pakistani police claim Bhatti murder due to family dispute, story says
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Aug. 22, 2011
Study of secularism sees boost on college campuses
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Aug. 22, 2011
Church leaders point to worship resources for 9/11 remembrances
Tenth anniversary of the attacks will fall on a Sunday
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Aug. 19, 2011
We have the power
God equips us with tools to follow calling, pastor tells Engage Conference
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Aug. 19, 2011
A different kind of discipleship
New church developments should 'capture people’s imaginations'
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Aug. 19, 2011
Tutu: lingering effects of apartheid include ‘self-hate’
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Aug. 19, 2011
Virginian on national religious history museum quest
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Aug. 19, 2011
Andrew Black accepts call to become director of constitutional services
“Brings a vision of the church God is calling us to be”
From Office of the General Assembly—Constitutional Interpretation
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Aug. 18, 2011
Mission in a post-Christian society
Pittsburgh seminary group travels to eastern Germany, where Reformed history clashes with modern context
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Aug. 18, 2011
Latin American Protestants, Catholics hold historic meeting
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Aug. 18, 2011
Religious groups in Nepal start equal rights campaign
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Aug. 18, 2011
Colleges sign up for Obama’s interfaith program
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Aug. 17, 2011
Taste and see that the Lord is good
NCD conference told to embrace full humanity of Jesus
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Aug. 17, 2011
Peace convocation to inspire prayer for Sept. 21
Churches encouraged to observe International Day of Prayer for Peace
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Aug. 17, 2011
In Australia, Christian leaders support asylum seekers
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Aug. 17, 2011
Women show deep drop in church-going, survey says
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Aug. 17, 2011
New international mission appointees complete orientation
Assignments stretch from Haiti to Taiwan
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Aug. 16, 2011
The universal tentmaker
Effective evangelism means all members are missionaries, Kimball says
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Aug. 16, 2011
Not out of Africa
Jeff and Christi Boyd begin third decade of mission service on continent
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Aug. 16, 2011
From unchurched to church planter
Californian calls journey to ‘incarnational’ ministry 'really normal'
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Aug. 16, 2011
Christian activists in India seeking stronger rules to curb alcoholism
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Aug. 16, 2011
More Catholic departures than baptisms for first time in Germany
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Aug. 15, 2011
Changing times, changing needs
New church development pastors must be humble, teachable, authentic
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Aug. 15, 2011
WCRC issues call to prayer for security in Mexico
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Aug. 15, 2011
Faith groups concerned about North Korean leadership of U.N. group
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Aug. 15, 2011
Mormons add shorter stints to boost missionaries
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Aug. 12, 2011
Thirty-seven presbyteries honored for giving
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) honors generosity in several categories
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Aug. 12, 2011
Here, there and everywhere
PC(USA)’s Young Adult Volunteers prepare to deploy
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Aug. 12, 2011
Hungry in Hungary
PC(USA) delegates reflect on Hungarian Reformed Youth Festival
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Aug. 12, 2011
Church leaders seek long-term solutions to Horn of Africa food crisis
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Aug. 12, 2011
Poll: Americans want religious presidents, but are vague on details
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Aug. 11, 2011
A way of life
Evangelism, mission not limited to overseas work, NCD fete speaker says
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Aug. 11, 2011
Presbyterians compose worship resources for 9/11
New hymn by Gillette, liturgy by Lindner and Brown available from NCC
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Aug. 11, 2011
Campus Crusade ditches name for ‘Cru’
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Aug. 11, 2011
Pioneering Japanese Protestant to be portrayed in TV series
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Aug. 10, 2011
All the church’s a stage
Drama productions take many forms, multiple roles in congregations
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Aug. 10, 2011
Helping others while in the midst of your own disaster
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
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Aug. 10, 2011
Resurrecting urban ministry
California new church development follows call of missional community
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Aug. 10, 2011
Northern Sudan Christians face challenges after south’s secession
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Aug. 10, 2011
State Dept. tries to raise visibility of religion
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Aug. 9, 2011
‘Friending’ church
Synod School teacher demonstrates new media role in evangelism
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Aug. 9, 2011
A dream fulfilled
Sharon Selestewa followed God’s voice to claim her calling
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Racial Ethnic & Women's Ministries/PW
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Aug. 9, 2011
Haiti’s reconstruction still an uphill battle
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Aug. 9, 2011
In England, faith groups work to heal riot-scarred towns
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Aug. 9, 2011
As candidates run for office, some run from their church
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Aug. 8, 2011
Something stirring along the water’s edge
Southern California church plant aims to ‘get new fish’
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Aug. 8, 2011
One year later
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Aug. 8, 2011
Notes about people
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Aug. 8, 2011
Orthodox Patriarch calls for reconciliation of Russia and Georgia
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Aug. 8, 2011
Poll: American Muslims hopeful about life in the U.S.
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Aug. 8, 2011
Ordinary encounters, extraordinary power
A monthly column by the General Assembly Stated Clerk
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Aug. 5, 2011
Aftermath
Tuscaloosa churches, PDA committed to post-tornado rebuilding
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Aug. 5, 2011
World-changing ideas
Scientific breakthroughs are theoretical and concrete, Synod Schoolers learn
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Aug. 5, 2011
Christian agencies continue work in Somalia despite security issues
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Aug. 5, 2011
Blogosphere abuzz over Rupert Murdoch as ‘Bible mogul’
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Aug. 4, 2011
Joplin after the tornado: a photo essay
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Aug. 4, 2011
Teaching what they learned
Presbyterian family traveled to Kenya, shared stories at Synod School
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Aug. 4, 2011
Ecumenical ‘accompaniers’ aid Palestinians
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Aug. 3, 2011
Grinding it out
PDA teams with government, private agencies on Joplin tornado recovery
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Aug. 3, 2011
Willow Creek cuts ties with ex-gay Exodus International
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Aug. 3, 2011
Presbyterian puppetry
Synod School character gives voice to alter-egos while educating children
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Aug. 3, 2011
Passage of debt-ceiling bill prompts response from Stated Clerk
“Programs that serve the common good are bearing the costs”
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Aug. 3, 2011
GAPJC clears Scott Anderson for ordination
Lisa Larges case sent back to synod court for further hearings
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Aug. 3, 2011
Ramadan treat dates back to Muhammad
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Aug. 2, 2011
Not Fade Away
Synod schoolers learn about rock ‘n’ roll, music’s connection to faith
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Aug. 2, 2011
Week of Prayer 2012 asks what victory means for unity
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Aug. 2, 2011
Hungarian churches divided over new religion law
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Aug. 2, 2011
Professor tweets Quran for Ramadan
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Aug. 1, 2011
A song of New Hope
California new church development takes joy in music, the stranger, acts of kindness
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Aug. 1, 2011
Child of apartheid to lead world Methodists
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Aug. 1, 2011
Norway’s churches at center of country’s efforts to heal after attacks
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Aug. 1, 2011
Poll: Anti-Muslim sentiment grew after bin Laden death