News & Announcements
October 2012
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Oct. 31, 2012
Hurricane Sandy: Church World Service responds in New Jersey and Cuba
Agency plans emergency relief and long-term recovery for affected U.S., Caribbean areas
From Church World Service
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Oct. 31, 2012
Muslim women bridge differences to help refugees resettle in U.S.
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Oct. 31, 2012
The Daily Prayer app is here!
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) launches first smart phone application
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Oct. 30, 2012
Workshop addresses ecumenical advocacy for rights of domestic migrant workers
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Oct. 30, 2012
‘Extreme Makeover’ family has a call to ‘change the world’
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Oct. 30, 2012
Office of the General Assembly prepares for reorganization
Ecclesiastical and economic realities cited as key factors in redefining agency’s mission
From Office of the General Assembly—Communication, Development, and Technology
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Oct. 29, 2012
(Social) climate change
Czech church seeks to provide social services while cultivating respect for human dignity
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Oct. 29, 2012
Orthodox churches reflect on WCC Assembly theme
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Oct. 29, 2012
Neither Obama nor Romney? Some Christians vote for ’None of the Above’
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Oct. 29, 2012
Church leaders offer call to prayer as Hurricane Sandy continues to rage
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Oct. 26, 2012
Speaking out
Malagasy International Peacemaker denounces wrongdoings, proclaims hope in God
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Oct. 26, 2012
Korean Association of Women Theologians wins Swiss prize
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Oct. 26, 2012
Kabul school of rock gains acceptance among Muslims
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Oct. 26, 2012
Nadia’s kids
PC(USA) mission worker Nadia Ayoub reaches out to Roma kids in Ukraine
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Oct. 26, 2012
Permissible activities for churches and other entities, especially during election years
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Oct. 25, 2012
‘What it is to be a human being’
Palestinian International Peacemaker emphasizes connectedness, awareness
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Oct. 25, 2012
Youth eco-justice efforts expand
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Oct. 25, 2012
Majority of Protestant pastors back Romney, but many still undecided
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Oct. 24, 2012
Moscow’s Russian-American Institute for sale
Negotiations with buyer are in final stages
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Oct. 24, 2012
Ferncliff plans $3.5 million expansion
Presbyterian camp, conference center focuses on outreach, eco-sustainability
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Oct. 24, 2012
Unitarian Universalists see chance for growth in growth of secularism
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Oct. 23, 2012
A message from the Stated Clerk concerning recent General Assembly statements on Israel
From Office of the General Assembly—Department of the Stated Clerk
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Oct. 23, 2012
School daze
PC(USA) mission worker Nadia Ayoub fights odds to teach Roma kids
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Oct. 23, 2012
Presbyterian Church rejuvenates with new pastor
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Oct. 23, 2012
New Native American saint Kateri Tekakwitha stirs mixed emotions
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Oct. 22, 2012
Looking back, looking ahead
COGA hears feedback from 220th General Assembly, discusses future options
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Oct. 22, 2012
Church World Service resettles nearly 6,000 refugees
More than 8,000 Cuban entrants also served
From Church World Service
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Oct. 22, 2012
Shiite Muslims quietly establish a foothold in U.S.
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Oct. 19, 2012
(Financial) keys to the Kingdom
Academic fellowship turns into ministry for small-town Iowan Laura Keith
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Oct. 19, 2012
Jewish and Christian groups at impasse over U.S. aid to Israel
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Oct. 18, 2012
Cycle of attacks on Holy Land churches continues
Third vandalism incident in a month; Israeli settlers suspected
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Oct. 18, 2012
Taliban unrepentant after attack on Pakistani teen, vow to kill her
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Oct. 18, 2012
PC(USA) stated clerk urges Palestinian leaders to work with each other, Israel
‘Give us hope for peace,’ letter states
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Oct. 17, 2012
Coping with Alzheimer’s
PC(USA) pastor says farewell to a much-loved life
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Oct. 17, 2012
Seminary news
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Oct. 17, 2012
Poll: Most Americans don’t think Scientology is a religion
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Oct. 16, 2012
A place of refuge
Campus ministry provides rest, snacks to sorority pledges
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Oct. 16, 2012
Presbytery and synod news
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Oct. 16, 2012
Catholic bishops rebuke Biden over contraception mandate claims
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Oct. 16, 2012
Reaching out to the Roma
Al and Ellen Smith help outcast group in their quest for empowerment
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Oct. 16, 2012
Synod of Mid-America to Fund New Worshiping Communities
$600,000 “Innovation Fund” to support new ministry that has not yet been tried
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Oct. 15, 2012
Monumental
Moscow Protestant Chaplaincy celebrates 50 years, looks ahead to next 50
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Oct. 15, 2012
There are alternatives, says leading development economist at ecumenical meeting
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Oct. 15, 2012
Shariah or not, Muslim divorces can get tricky
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Oct. 15, 2012
Eight New Church Grants Awarded
Diverse worshiping communities reach new population groups in changing culture
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Oct. 15, 2012
Connecting in a new way
One Arizona congregation looks at new approaches to ministry
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Oct. 13, 2012
Members chosen for three General Assembly special committees
National Racial Ethnic Ministries Task Force, Special Committee to Review the Funding for Theological Institutions, and Special Committee on the Confession of Belhar to begin work
From Office of the General Assembly—General Assembly Nominating Committee
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Oct. 12, 2012
Blood is thicker than gay ordination
Conservative Colombian Presbyterians reject PC(USA)’s ordination standards but reaffirm partnership
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Oct. 12, 2012
PC(USA)’s Scott Black Johnston to preach on ‘Day 1’
New York pastor on nationally-syndicated radio program Nov. 4 and 11
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Oct. 12, 2012
Jewish groups say conspiracy theory over anti-Islam film won’t die
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Oct. 12, 2012
Building for the future
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation invests in youth and young adults
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Oct. 11, 2012
One nation still under God?
PEW Survey finds: not so much anymore
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Oct. 11, 2012
Communication is the invisible link that unites faith communities, says WACC president
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Oct. 11, 2012
Romney appeals to evangelicals through ‘Judeo-Christian’ values
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Oct. 10, 2012
Before things go dark
17-year-old chooses trip to Thailand as one of last major things he’ll see as disease takes his eyesight
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Oct. 10, 2012
New roadmap for NGOs in Haiti aims to ‘weed out bad apples’
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Oct. 10, 2012
Religious groups team up to fight sex trafficking
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Oct. 9, 2012
Reflections on the 50th anniversary of the Cuban missile crisis
A letter from Gary Payton, PC(USA) regional liaison for Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Armenia, and Poland
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Oct. 9, 2012
Craig Barnes named Princeton Theological Seminary president
Pastor, educator currently serves at Pittsburgh seminary
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Oct. 9, 2012
New members named to expanded General Assembly special committee
Special Committee on the Review of Biennial Assemblies is increased by four members
From Office of the General Assembly—General Assembly Nominating Committee
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Oct. 9, 2012
Developing capacity ― a way to be church
Latin American churches affirm strategy for training leaders for evangelism, church growth
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Oct. 9, 2012
Christians have crosses, Jews have stars and atheists have ... what, exactly?
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Oct. 9, 2012
Scholar depicts Martin Luther in traditional Japanese Noh drama
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Oct. 9, 2012
Church lifts-off into new beginnings
Congregation finds its future by reaching out to unchurched children in their community
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Oct. 8, 2012
Better together
‘Dallas II’ consultation maps out mission approaches to poverty, evangelism and violence
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Oct. 8, 2012
Protecting Haiti’s children
Children´s rights rapporteur hammers system of domestic servitude
From Church World Service
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Oct. 8, 2012
Poll: Obama surges ahead among Catholic voters
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Oct. 8, 2012
Moravian pastor to lead a U.S. Episcopal church
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Oct. 8, 2012
Being Reformed studies explore confessional statements
Comes as 220th General Assembly of the PC(USA) considers new Heidelberg Catechism translation; revisits the Confession of Belhar
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Oct. 5, 2012
Religious leaders ask Congress to condition Israel military aid on human rights compliance
PC(USA)’s Parsons, others see ‘troubling,consistent pattern of disregard’ by Israel government for U.S. policies
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Oct. 5, 2012
Peace discernment process underway
Study resource in congregations’ hands; speakers in place for college program at Montreat in January
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Oct. 5, 2012
Muslim parents wrestle with passing on Islamic values
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Oct. 5, 2012
Hindus in Pakistan say they are a forgotten community
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Oct. 4, 2012
Space shot
‘Collaboratory’ preserves church building by creating a co-op of religious, justice and arts groups
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Oct. 4, 2012
WCC conference probes sustainability crises
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Oct. 4, 2012
Spirit of St. Francis lives strong in Assisi
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Oct. 4, 2012
Inter-Anglican commission considers ecumenical dialogues
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Oct. 3, 2012
‘Paradise and the economy’ is theme of theological essay competition
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Oct. 3, 2012
Aiding the oppressed
Peacemaker from Indonesia tells U.S. churches about efforts to combat human trafficking
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Oct. 3, 2012
Jewish voters still favoring Obama
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Oct. 3, 2012
African religious leaders demand end to illegal wildlife trade
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Oct. 2, 2012
Invitation to mission
Honduras peacemakers invite PC(USA) congregations to become involved in this divided country
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Oct. 2, 2012
PADVN releases domestic violence awareness resources
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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Oct. 2, 2012
Mass movements in support of financial reform needed, Latin American peasant leader says
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Oct. 2, 2012
Report: Restrictions on religious freedom increasing worldwide
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Oct. 2, 2012
Australian Christians put global poverty deadline on nation’s agenda
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Oct. 1, 2012
Syria’s Good Samaritans
Food and shelter must be accompanied by compassion and hope, Orthodox peacemaker says
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Oct. 1, 2012
Poll: White working class voters are still looking for a candidate, and still religious
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Oct. 1, 2012
Indigenous theologians reflect on life, justice and peace in Taiwan
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Oct. 1, 2012
ENInews suspends service, seeks further funding
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Oct. 1, 2012
On Borders and Reconciliation