News & Announcements
November 2012
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Nov. 30, 2012
Native of Sudan finds refuge in North Carolina church
Starmount congregation transformed, strengthened by African outreach
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Nov. 30, 2012
Korean church leader shares vision for next decade
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Nov. 30, 2012
Jewish and Christian leaders try to revive at-risk interfaith group
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Nov. 30, 2012
Answering the call: the executive turned farmhand
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Communications and Funds Development
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Nov. 29, 2012
Praise for Presbyterian Anne Lamott’s new book
‘Help, Thanks, Wow: Three Essential Prayers’ is a ‘helpful gem,’ says Ferguson
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Nov. 29, 2012
Deadline approaching fast for Bible trivia TV show
Potential contestants for ‘The American Bible Challenge’ must apply by Dec. 3
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Nov. 29, 2012
The ‘nones’ say 2012 election proves they are a political force
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Nov. 29, 2012
Popular Advent devotional series
Following the Star to be hosted by website with more than 1 million annual visitors
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Nov. 28, 2012
Commemorating dark days
Dakota people still bear consequences of war 150 years ago
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Nov. 28, 2012
Bolivian Lutheran congregation serves single mothers
LWF travels to region to study equipping churches
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Nov. 28, 2012
Jews push back against Scouts over policy banning gay
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Nov. 28, 2012
The Office of Immigration Issues has a new logo
From Office of the General Assembly—Office of Immigration Issues
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Nov. 27, 2012
Leaders Guide available for new U.S. Congregations Study book on leadership
‘Leadership That Fits Your Church: What Kind of Pastor for What Kind of Church’ companion resource is a free download
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Nov. 26, 2012
Change partners
As needs emerge, Reformed Church of Hungary seeks allies
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Nov. 26, 2012
Bread for the World joins global network of farmers in ending hunger
Anti-hunger group, Food Resource Bank encourage support for small farmers
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Nov. 26, 2012
#GivingTuesday event aims to boost charities
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Nov. 21, 2012
Supporting planters as they grow
Prayer, context, community essential to new worshiping communities, 1001 associate says
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Nov. 21, 2012
Situation in Greece more than an economic crisis
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Nov. 21, 2012
‘Mormon moment’ ends with a loss - but Romney’s religion still won
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Nov. 20, 2012
Touring Taiwan
PC(USA) delegation visits Presbyterian Church in Taiwan
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Nov. 20, 2012
Report: anti-Semitic incidents decline in the U.S.
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Nov. 19, 2012
Seminary news
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Nov. 19, 2012
New congregational resource invites pilgrimage to Busan’
WCC’s 10th Assembly opens Oct. 30, 2013, in Korea
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Nov. 19, 2012
Library of Congress exhibit celebrates Jewish history, artifacts
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Nov. 16, 2012
Historical society introduces downloadable exhibits
Printable displays highlight Presbyterian heritage
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Nov. 16, 2012
Russian Presbyterians form General Assembly
Assembly to focus on theological education, ordination, training of lay leaders
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Nov. 16, 2012
Chastened Catholic bishops told they have to reform themselves
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Nov. 16, 2012
Cross Cultural Young Adult Network Hopes to Lead the Church in Outreach to Young Adults
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Racial Ethnic & Women's Ministries/PW
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Nov. 16, 2012
A faith-based storm shelter that just doesn’t close its doors
Stony Point houses more than 100 people during and after Hurricane Sandy
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Camps and Conference Centers
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Nov. 15, 2012
Moscow Theological Seminary perseveres despite challenges
Russia’s Baptists survive tsars, Stalin, contemporary woes
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Nov. 15, 2012
WCRC to leave Geneva for Hanover, Germany
Reformed body’s move expected to save $214,000 annually
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Nov. 15, 2012
Buddhist, Hindu make history in new Congress
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Nov. 15, 2012
Monisha Smith selected as YAV Recruiter
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Nov. 14, 2012
Learning along the way
Twin Cities Area Presbytery inquirer reinvigorates urban church while developing skills not taught in seminary
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Nov. 14, 2012
Hosanna Preaching Prize winners announced
Israel/Palestine Mission Network awards goes to rabbi, KAIROS director
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Nov. 14, 2012
‘Scandalous’ evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson gets star turn on Broadway
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Nov. 13, 2012
Contending for water rights in Bolivia
Chenoa Stock and Bolivian partners say responsible mining practices would prevent water contamination
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Nov. 13, 2012
Statement on the Escalating Violence in and around Gaza
From Office of the General Assembly—Department of the Stated Clerk
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Nov. 13, 2012
On the (soggy) ground in New York City
Riding along with a PDA National Response Team in the borough of Queens
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Nov. 13, 2012
A strategy for ministry
Hispanic/Latino-a Presbyterians gather to discuss action plans, measurable goals
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Nov. 13, 2012
Bishops and American nuns hold ‘cordial and open’ meeting
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Nov. 12, 2012
‘Elasticity of spirit’
PC(USA) should focus on kingdom thinking, Nelson tells Moderators’ Conference
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Nov. 12, 2012
Messages of prayer and solidarity pour in from PC(USA) international partners
Hurricane Sandy prompts numerous responses
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Nov. 12, 2012
On Sistine Chapel’s 500th, foot traffic remains a threat
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Nov. 9, 2012
Presbyterians and eschatology
With Mayan calendar nearing its end, historians examine traditional ‘end-times’ beliefs
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Nov. 9, 2012
Consolidated WCC library opens in Bossey
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Nov. 9, 2012
What do religious leaders want for Obama’s next four years?
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Nov. 8, 2012
Czeching in
Prague theological seminary thrives despite surrounding atheistic culture
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Nov. 8, 2012
Sultans of Satire aims to bridge gaps with Muslims, Arabs through comedy
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Nov. 8, 2012
PC(USA) CFO Joey Bailey announces retirement
After 14 years, last day will be Feb. 28, 2013
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Nov. 7, 2012
Has security become the new religion?
Church conference asks if surveillance has replaced social cohesion
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Nov. 7, 2012
Presbyterian church in Aleppo destroyed by bomb attack
Radical Islamist groups suspected
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Nov. 7, 2012
Who is most likely to stray? Christians and Jews
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Nov. 7, 2012
A city under siege
Syria’s civil war causing great suffering among Presbyterians and other Christians in Aleppo
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Nov. 6, 2012
Stony Point Center seeks 2013 calendars
Project helps prisoners ‘mark time’
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Nov. 6, 2012
Has security become the new religion?
Church conference asks if surveillance has replaced social cohesion
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Nov. 6, 2012
Is it ethical to defy evacuation orders?
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Nov. 5, 2012
A priority for the poor
Church of Scotland pastor sees poverty ministries as a privilege
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Nov. 5, 2012
GAPJC rules presbyteries must consider property values when churches leave
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Nov. 5, 2012
Muslims back Obama, but by smaller margin than in 2008
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Nov. 5, 2012
Prepare your bags . . . God is going to change your language and nationality
Holy Spirit urges Brazilian pastor to move to United States; Paulo Lima has planted four new worshiping communities since 2009
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—1001 New Worshiping Communities
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Nov. 2, 2012
Community centered
MPC’s parish center continues to reach out with variety of services
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Nov. 2, 2012
A picture’s worth a thousand words
Workshop helps congregations use media, technology as ‘liturgical arts’
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Nov. 2, 2012
Board of Pensions unveils new 2014 healthcare dues structure
Dues to go down for members, but some may have to pay for optional dependent coverage
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Nov. 2, 2012
New Mission Program Grants for 1001
$600,000 in restricted giving to fund Seed and Investment Grants for new worshiping communities
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Nov. 2, 2012
Adventists call actions to allow women’s ordinations ‘mistakes’
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Nov. 1, 2012
Glendora Paul, world mission advocate, dies at age 82
India native co-founded World Mission Initiative at Pittsburgh Seminary
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Nov. 1, 2012
Carter Center supports calls to investigate Israeli human rights violations
Former president backs religious leaders’ letter to Congress
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Nov. 1, 2012
Are ministers and musicians allies or rivals?
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Nov. 1, 2012
Hurricane Sandy no Halloween treat
First word to describe the storm’s damage:‘Historic’
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Nov. 1, 2012
He who began a good work