News & Announcements
March 2012
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March 30, 2012
A new silent majority?
Congressman tells advocates they must stand up for the poor, civility
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March 30, 2012
Pope asks Castro for more church freedom, Good Friday holiday
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March 30, 2012
Protestant elected mayor of major Russian city
Evangelical’s victory over Putin ally is first since the Tsars
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March 30, 2012
Why is it so hard to do religion in prime time?
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March 30, 2012
Malawi president rejects calls from faith leaders to resign
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March 30, 2012
Retooling
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March 29, 2012
Motivating a movement
Collaboration, passion, relationships essential to lobbying success, Advocacy Days speaker says
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March 29, 2012
Haitian, Dominican bishops create commission to help rebuild Haiti
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March 29, 2012
Dalai Lama awarded 2012 Templeton Prize
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March 29, 2012
Pastor says hospitality staff can't live by bread alone
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March 29, 2012
CUIC issues statement on killing of Florida teenager
Ecumenical group: ‘any of our black and brown children could be Trayvon Martin'
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March 29, 2012
Mission in Haiti: young adults working to help others
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterians at work around the world
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March 28, 2012
Board of Pensions: no 2012 experience apportionment
Economy improves but not enough, officials say
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March 28, 2012
At Mass, pope recognizes Cubans’ struggles, calls freedom a necessity
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March 28, 2012
Faith leaders join in honoring farm workers at Department of Labor hall of honor
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March 28, 2012
Panel says bishops have the last word on Catholic theology
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March 28, 2012
Church leaders see hope amid suffering in Manila's slums
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March 27, 2012
Making a 180 degree shift, one degree at a time
Transplanted Mississippi pastor helps church address juvenile crime
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March 27, 2012
Churches on the move amidst changing landscapes
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March 27, 2012
Harold Camping says May 21 prediction was ‘incorrect and sinful’
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March 27, 2012
Report: Christians are half of world’s migrants
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March 27, 2012
Reports of numerous GA special committees to 220th GA are now available online
Include recommendations for substantive changes
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March 26, 2012
Fast forward
Spiritual practices are ‘trumpet call to justice,’ Aymer tells advocates
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March 26, 2012
‘Mission from the margins’ explored at CWME event
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March 26, 2012
Churches lost $1.2 billion in recession
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March 26, 2012
Religious minorities subject to cruel treatment, U.N. expert says
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March 23, 2012
From the pulpit to the stage
Minnesota pastor, emerging playwright, inspired by ministry experiences
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March 23, 2012
Mexican Lutheran church celebrates female leaders
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March 23, 2012
Church leaders stress partnership as Christianity grows in global South
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March 23, 2012
Cash-strapped Italy looks to tax church-owned properties
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March 22, 2012
Welling up
Outreach ministry with second-generation Koreans celebrates first anniversary
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March 22, 2012
Religious leaders press ‘faithful’ federal budget
Group’s principles, priorities stress ‘mutual responsibility’
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March 22, 2012
White House proposal gives religious groups more say in birth control mandate
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March 22, 2012
U.N. experts urge Pakistan to improve security for religious minorities
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March 22, 2012
Connecting through mission in Haiti
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterians at work around the world
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March 21, 2012
Gillette pens ‘gift’ for Living Waters for the World
New hymn arrives just in time for World Water Day
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March 21, 2012
Pope to find challenges, opportunities in Cuba
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March 21, 2012
Rio+20 summit must include ethical principles, say experts
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March 21, 2012
Stated Clerk Nomination Committee selects Parsons for a second term
First unchallenged incumbent since 1983 Reunion
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March 21, 2012
Cuban Presbyterian theologian, artist René Castellanos dies at 97
‘El Maestro’ perhaps best known to Americans as folk-dance teacher
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March 20, 2012
Called as partners in Christ’s service
Presbyterian Study Grant program frees first-call couple to respond to God’s leading
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March 20, 2012
High note
Former Don Ho drummer rejuvenates N.C. congregation with music
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March 20, 2012
Evangelicals voting in record numbers in GOP primaries
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March 20, 2012
Doorways into the life of a church
Small Georgia congregation experiences amazing growth by “just loving the people”
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March 20, 2012
Egyptian Bible Society remembers Pope Shenouda III
Bookshop encounter led Coptic Orthodox leader to seminary, ministry
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March 20, 2012
Egyptian Christians mourn death of Coptic Pope Shenouda III
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March 19, 2012
Rewriting the story
Stewardship involves moving from anxiety to abundance, speaker tells conference
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March 19, 2012
Caribbean nations need common climate change strategy, Cuban expert says
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March 19, 2012
After losing school job, gay teacher loses church job
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March 19, 2012
New book explores a Jewish view of the New Testament
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March 19, 2012
2013 Presbyterian Youth Triennium theme announced
“I AM” will focus on Jesus’ illustrations and instruction to his disciples
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March 16, 2012
Finding new ways
PC(USA) and Mexican synods maintain ties along border despite denominational dispute
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March 16, 2012
Seminary news
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March 16, 2012
Archbishop of Canterbury to step down, accepts position at Cambridge
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March 16, 2012
U.S. mosques report rapid growth in past 10 years
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March 15, 2012
Shopping around
Belief in mission, staff, financial stability are donor keys, Christopher says
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March 15, 2012
‘Called to stretch’
Multicultural conference to focus on leadership, celebration, growth
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March 15, 2012
‘Ten Commandments Judge’ Roy Moore poised to return to Alabama court
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March 15, 2012
Church council seeks to re-define mission and evangelism
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March 14, 2012
Gratification is ‘flip side’ of generosity, Taylor says
Better relationships, perspective, blessings, heart are fruits of giving, FDN head tells stewardship conference
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March 14, 2012
‘One in Christ for the sake of all’
Christian Churches Together in the USA discuss racism, poverty
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March 14, 2012
Doctor who championed ‘death with dignity’ dies at 83
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March 14, 2012
Filipino church leaders raise concerns on ‘People Power’ anniversary
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March 13, 2012
Tornado survivors band together to aid community
‘Church is more than a building,’ Ohio Valley Presbytery leaders say
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March 13, 2012
Repairs, funds are slow-going at quake-damaged National Cathedral
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March 13, 2012
Russian election sparks debate in Orthodox Church
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March 13, 2012
Rob Fohr tagged to serve in new young adult catalyst position
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March 13, 2012
Serving in Bangladesh
Drs. Cindy and Les Morgan emphasize building relationships in a ministry of healing
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March 12, 2012
Docket in your pocket
Stated clerk unveils compact edition of the Form of Government
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March 12, 2012
Notes about people
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March 12, 2012
South Sudanese face deadline to leave the north
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March 12, 2012
Both sides gear up in N.C. gay marriage fight
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March 9, 2012
Ecumenical leaders oppose Congressional resolutions on Iran
PC(USA), seven others say Senate, House bills would ‘increase risk of war’
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March 9, 2012
Assembly of Middle Eastern Protestant churches discusses future of Christians in region
Need for ecumenism, cooperation, hope, steadfastness highlighted
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March 9, 2012
ACT Alliance report looks at successful gender equality programs in 13 countries
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March 9, 2012
After C.S. Lewis College flops, a free campus for the taking
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March 9, 2012
220th General Assembly (2012) registration is now open
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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March 9, 2012
Pittsburgh area congregations to host assembly goers on Sunday morning
GA220 opening worship will take place Saturday afternoon
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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March 8, 2012
Hearing the silenced voices
SFTS’ production of ‘Vagina Monologues’ aims to empower, celebrate, hear women
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March 8, 2012
NEXT leaders map out next steps
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March 8, 2012
In Cameroon, faith leaders fear expansion of extremism from Nigeria
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March 8, 2012
Poll finds Americans split on contraception mandate
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March 7, 2012
2.3 million reasons for change
PHEWA consultation starts GA219-requested prison reform study
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March 7, 2012
Presbyterians challenge nationwide prison privatization
PHEWA’s criminal justice network urges 48 governors to reject proposal
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March 7, 2012
You’ve heard of evangelicals, but just who are they?
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March 7, 2012
In Brazil, public health is theme of bishops’ campaign
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March 7, 2012
Creating space for something new to be born
Westminster Woods and its unfolding calling
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Camps and Conference Centers
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March 7, 2012
God's door is open
2012 National Multicultural Conference: register online now
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Racial Ethnic & Women's Ministries/PW
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March 6, 2012
When life tumbles in
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March 6, 2012
Presbyterian leaders oppose rush to war with Iran
Stated clerk, Greater Atlanta Presbytery urge direct negotiations
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March 6, 2012
NCC, PC(USA) launch Lenten fast to protest mistreatment of tomato harvesters
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March 6, 2012
Don’t lose sight of Middle East peace, U.S. religious leaders say
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March 6, 2012
Rick Santorum’s secret army: home-schoolers
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March 5, 2012
Rev. Janet Edwards is fifth moderator candidate
Pittsburgh pastor standing for position despite lack of endorsement from presbytery
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March 5, 2012
Presbyterian leader George Telford dies at 78
Pastor, theologian was active in Presbyterian reunion efforts
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March 5, 2012
Church-related group outlines key issues facing digital media platforms
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March 5, 2012
Why do Mormons baptize the dead?
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March 3, 2012
Same-gender partner benefits approved for benefits plan of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
From Board of Pensions
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March 2, 2012
Peace train
Colombian pastor’s non-violent conflict resolution program goes global
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March 2, 2012
Next Church is coming
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March 2, 2012
Historian tackles doubt, divorce and the priesthood
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March 2, 2012
Survey: more Israeli Jews express belief in God
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March 2, 2012
We Believe offers affordable, age-appropriate denominational curriculum for all age levels
Addition of Tweens and Younger Youth coming fall 2012
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March 1, 2012
Presbyterian-related documentary nominated for two Emmys
Interfaith film addresses faith communities’ response to domestic violence
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March 1, 2012
WCC disowns doctrine used against indigenous peoples
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March 1, 2012
Lenten reflections focus on water as God’s gift and a human right
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March 1, 2012
FBI, Muslims report progress over training materials