News & Announcements
February 2012
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Feb. 29, 2012
Disarming hands and hearts
Interfaith group works to build peace in Bogotá
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Feb. 29, 2012
Palestinian Lutheran pastor receives German media award
Mitri Raheb honored for his efforts for peace
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Feb. 29, 2012
Grief without God is a challenge for nonbelievers
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Feb. 29, 2012
Indonesia may pass new law on religious identification
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Feb. 29, 2012
A call for prayer and action for the people of Syria
PC(USA) leaders issue statement
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Mission Agency
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Feb. 28, 2012
A peaceful refuge
After-school programs at Colombian Presbyterian churches provide safe places for children
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Feb. 28, 2012
Colombian church to host 2012 Lutheran World Federation Council
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Feb. 28, 2012
Violent repression of church demonstration in Congo raises concerns
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Feb. 28, 2012
Nonprofit groups oppose Obama’s change in charitable deductions
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Feb. 27, 2012
Forged by war
A pastor’s calling born of her father’s journey
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Feb. 27, 2012
Security and international peace focus of WCC consultation
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Feb. 27, 2012
Libyan Christian leaders stress reconciliation
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Feb. 27, 2012
Anglican breakaway groups confront a new power struggle
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Feb. 26, 2012
Leaving room for the Spirit
Seminar on negotiation emphasizes need for spiritual approach
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Feb. 24, 2012
Feeding advocacy
Singer/songwriter offers a musical potluck to help end hunger
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Feb. 24, 2012
Blacks say atheists were unseen civil rights heroes
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Feb. 24, 2012
Prison drama takes Ecumenical Jury prize at the Berlin International Film Festival
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Feb. 24, 2012
Campus ministry abuzz over giant face poster
Presbyterian student, wannabe comedian, says he is slightly wiser after experiencing 15 minutes of fame
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Feb. 24, 2012
Call to prayer for the Moderator of the 219th General Assembly (2010)
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Feb. 23, 2012
A festival every fifth Sunday of the month
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Feb. 23, 2012
WCC Executive Committee sends message to Syrian churches
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Feb. 23, 2012
U.S. tourists to Israel advised to dress modestly
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Feb. 23, 2012
Fears grow Syrian conflict may slide into civil war
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Feb. 22, 2012
GAPJC upholds Spahr rebuke for performing same-gender weddings
Pastor conducted 16 ceremonies while they were legal in California
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Feb. 22, 2012
GAMC approves sweeping changes to special offerings
$20 million goal by 2020 set, fall offering will support world mission
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Feb. 22, 2012
Southern Baptists to stick (mostly) with same name
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Feb. 22, 2012
Christian communicators celebrate World Radio Day
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Feb. 21, 2012
A new vision for collegiate ministry
Task force outlines ways to reach, love, teach college students
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Feb. 21, 2012
Paul Simon’s long meandering spiritual journey
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Feb. 21, 2012
Chaplains hear call to serve God while serving country
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Feb. 21, 2012
Pope contributes to restoration of Algerian basilica
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Feb. 21, 2012
2012 Walton Award winner announced
New church development receives $25,000 to further Presbyterian mission in Southern California
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Feb. 17, 2012
GAMC recommends divestment from Caterpillar, Motorola, Hewlett-Packard
GA asked to shed stock ‘until they have ceased profiting from non-peaceful activities in Israel-Palestine’
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Feb. 17, 2012
Women of Faith Awards
Three courageous women to be honored for their work in transforming communities
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Racial Ethnic & Women's Ministries/PW
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Feb. 17, 2012
Native American Ministries Consultation
Transforming into partners in mission
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Native American Congregational Support
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Feb. 16, 2012
COGA, GAMC propose 35-cent per capita increase over two years
Parsons says 2% budget increase will ‘keep us from falling backward’
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Feb. 16, 2012
State takes control of Sheldon Jackson College archives
From founder’s desk to a mammoth tusk, collection is historical treasure
From KCAW Radio
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Feb. 16, 2012
Will Mormons’ racial history be a problem for Mitt Romney?
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Feb. 16, 2012
Evangelical churches rise in France, attracting youth
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Feb. 15, 2012
707: An idea that’s taking off
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Feb. 15, 2012
‘Games pastors’ to help visitors at London Olympics
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Feb. 15, 2012
Study says U.S. Muslims don’t want Shariah, either
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Feb. 15, 2012
Retired mission workers translating Bible into Anuak with Africans
After decades the translation work is now nearly complete
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Feb. 14, 2012
New beginnings for Presbyterian Church
To focus on becoming new worshiping community to feed the hungry in their neighborhood
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Evangelism and Church Growth
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Feb. 14, 2012
McDonald says seminaries exist to serve gospel, not themselves
New SFTS president: Christians are ‘message and messenger’ in one
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Feb. 14, 2012
Youth longing for peace in the Arab world
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Feb. 14, 2012
As New Orleans still recovers, prayer teams cover one block at a time
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Feb. 14, 2012
Zambian Catholic bishops oppose repatriation of Rwandan refugees
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Feb. 14, 2012
Ashley called as new associate for leadership development
Begins new work mid-March
From Office of the General Assembly—Communication, Development, and Technology
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Feb. 13, 2012
Yamada says church must focus on multiple futures
‘The view from 2040’ is theme of McCormick president’s inaugural
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Feb. 13, 2012
Catholicism still dominant in Caribbean, but its influence wanes
Pope’s March visit to Cuba is crucial, observers say
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Feb. 13, 2012
Americans intrigued but wary still of Mormon beliefs
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Feb. 13, 2012
Egypt's humanitarian problems need addressing, say Christian representatives
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Feb. 10, 2012
Trader Joe’s Signs Fair Food Agreement with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers
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Feb. 10, 2012
SDOP welcomes community partners
San Antonio arts, human rights groups update committee on activities
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Self-Development of People (SDOP)
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Feb. 10, 2012
Haiti recovery: no room for complacency, no time for blame, says Church World Service
From Church World Service
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Feb. 10, 2012
Pro footballer Tebow is top religion author of 2011
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Feb. 10, 2012
Berlin churches oppose ‘inhumane’ detention of asylum seekers
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Feb. 9, 2012
Legacy album connects family heritage, musical tradition
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Feb. 9, 2012
Notes about people
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Feb. 9, 2012
‘A miniature Christian bookstore’ in the palm of your hand
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Feb. 9, 2012
Ecumenical group affirms relationship with Rome
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Feb. 8, 2012
John Buchanan tapped for top Writers Guild award
Chicago pastor honored for books, sermons and Christian Century columns
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Feb. 8, 2012
Christianity, religion risk oblivion in many parts of world, pope says
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Feb. 8, 2012
Workers at religious institutions fear future of pensions
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Feb. 8, 2012
European humanists demand ‘equal rights’ with churches
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Feb. 8, 2012
New beginnings
Presbyterian mission co-workers complete orientation for service in Latin America and Africa
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Feb. 7, 2012
Commission calls for national racial ethnic ministries task force
Eliminating synods ― bastions of advocacy ― is ‘last straw’ for some
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Feb. 7, 2012
2011-12 Women of Color awardees announced
Three Presbyterian seminary students receive up to $3,000 each for educational expenses
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Feb. 7, 2012
SDOP disburses more than $240,000 to 13 self-help projects in the U.S.
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Self-Development of People (SDOP)
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Feb. 7, 2012
In academia, Islam remains a risky third rail
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Feb. 7, 2012
Ecumenical group cites increased attacks against Palestinian villages
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Feb. 6, 2012
Come and see…
California ministry draws inspiration from woman at the well
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Feb. 6, 2012
New Orleans pastor poised to be first black to lead Baptists
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Feb. 6, 2012
Vatican to host global summit on sexual abuse
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Feb. 6, 2012
Speaking a word of grace
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Mission Agency
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Feb. 6, 2012
Veteran Pastor James C. Howell Examines Micah's Life and Message in New Book
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Feb. 6, 2012
Signs of hope
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Feb. 4, 2012
Commission proposes non-geographic presbyteries
Sweeping change is seen as part of a “season of reflective experimentation”
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Feb. 3, 2012
Notes about people
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Feb. 3, 2012
As missionary movement turns 200, questions for the future
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Feb. 3, 2012
China frees underground church leader
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Feb. 3, 2012
Grants still available for 'communities of theological friendship'
Opportunity for pastoral leaders to form groups of theological reflection and prayer
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Feb. 3, 2012
Read your own story into the Bible story, APCE told
RCA’s George Brown Jr. named educator of the year
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Feb. 2, 2012
Life after synods
Mid-Council Commission approves enabling recommendations
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Feb. 2, 2012
International ecumenical accompaniment is crucial in Colombia, religious and community leaders say
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Feb. 2, 2012
WCC accepting applications for 2012 stewards
Christian young adults will aid Central Committee meeting in Crete
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Feb. 2, 2012
Cairo congregation ministered to Tahrir Square protesters
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Feb. 2, 2012
Megadeth star takes thrash metal ― and seminary ― on tour
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Feb. 1, 2012
Photopiece
Helping students find their ‘voice’ through photography
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Feb. 1, 2012
Ecumenical panel recommends steps to advance Christian unity
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Feb. 1, 2012
Poll: Preachy politicians turn off many voters
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Feb. 1, 2012
Kashmir Shariah court order targets Christians
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Feb. 1, 2012
Presbyterians back disaster relief
Majority lauds relief agency for work with partners and volunteers