News & Announcements
April 2012
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April 30, 2012
Presbyterian Committee on Northern Ireland honored
With ‘The Troubles’ over, group wraps up after 20 years of peacemaking
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April 30, 2012
Guatemala churches supporting families opposed to mining
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April 30, 2012
Man spends 12 months practicing 12 different religions, and finds peace at year’s end
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April 27, 2012
Power to the people
Prayer, relationship essential to working together in God, speaker tells multicultural conference
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April 27, 2012
Presbyterian teen chooses service over a sweet 16 party
Influenced by a new church development, she has collected thousands of shoes for people in need
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Evangelism and Church Growth
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April 27, 2012
Branson taps Des Moines pastor as running mate
Field of five announced candidates complete; all ministers
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April 27, 2012
Catholic bishops issue rallying cry for ‘religious freedom’
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April 27, 2012
Mali hopes for peace after inauguration of civilian president
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April 26, 2012
Empowering Haitians with disabilities
How your donations are helping the most marginalized
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Compassion, Peace and Justice
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April 26, 2012
Vet hears God’s call in providing artificial limbs
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April 26, 2012
Australia’s Anglican church still divided over women’s ordination
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April 26, 2012
Easing a political refugee’s hard road to opportunity
Student Opportunity Scholarship provides resilient Rwandan American a chance to explore her vocation
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April 25, 2012
Growing the PC(USA) deep, wide, and diverse
GA to consider measures to be more responsive to Hispanic/Latino population
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April 25, 2012
Knitted together
Ohio congregation supports knitting ministry for elderly tsunami survivors in Japan
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April 25, 2012
‘Reverts’ return to their childhood faith
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April 25, 2012
Youth in Peru less likely to consider themselves religious
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April 25, 2012
MRTI holds long-sought meeting with Caterpillar
'A positive meeting' but no change in company activities foreseen
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Mission Responsibility Through Investment
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April 24, 2012
‘Dancing with the foxes’
Wickeri: Religious practices can create as much disunity as religious ideas
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April 24, 2012
Another Cuba
Cuban Presbyterian leader Reinerio Arce outlines impact of economic, social reforms on island’s churches
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April 24, 2012
Vatican orders crackdown on American nuns
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April 24, 2012
Lutheran groups explore common observances of Reformation anniversary
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April 24, 2012
Notes about people
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April 23, 2012
Campaign promise
‘Sermon on the Mount’ a good platform, San Francisco leader says
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April 23, 2012
Radiation protection standards are skewed towards industry, says Japanese interfaith group
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April 23, 2012
Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a (Hindu) match
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April 22, 2012
Call for prayer from Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) partners in Sudan
West Gereif Bible School and Sudanese Presbyterian church destroyed in attack
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April 20, 2012
‘Unreconciled diversity’
Some differences cannot and should not be overcome, Wickeri says
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April 20, 2012
‘Day 1’ receives video production grant from Odyssey Networks
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April 20, 2012
Mississippi, Vermont score at opposite ends of religious spectrum
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April 20, 2012
Vatican praises Buddhism for the ‘wisdom’ it teaches its young
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April 19, 2012
RCC’s Wilbur Awards honor multi-media
April 14 fete, sponsored by PDA, honored film, TV, books
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April 19, 2012
What do Presbyterians prefer in pastors?
Active listening, genuine spirituality top list of qualifications according to survey
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April 19, 2012
Religious freedom ambassador settles into role, diplomacy
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April 19, 2012
Sudanese bishop says peace depends on lifestyle change
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April 18, 2012
International leaders gather in Washington to support ‘the Cuban Five’
Five-day event seeks to raise awareness, ease U.S.-Cuba tensions
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April 18, 2012
Anti-Shariah movement loses steam in state legislatures
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April 18, 2012
Church groups express concern over escalating Sudan conflict
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April 18, 2012
Presbyterian partnerships in mission: Church World Service
In service with the people of Haiti
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Compassion, Peace and Justice
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April 17, 2012
Edwards taps Krehbiel as vice-moderator running mate
Church of the Pilgrims pastor is second candidate from National Capital
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April 17, 2012
Bowling lanes disappearing from U.S. churches
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April 17, 2012
Catholic priest gives bird’s eye tour of Jerusalem from rooftop
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April 17, 2012
An agent of generosity
Colorado minister donates $500,000 to Presbyterian World Mission to empower women and children around the globe
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April 17, 2012
Parsons, Valentine issue Earth Day ‘meditation’
Creation commemoration is April 22
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April 16, 2012
Dallas II October consultation to create collective impact for mission
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April 16, 2012
From Cuba with love
Cuban pastor sees 1,001 new worshiping communities as “signs of hope”
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—1001 New Worshiping Communities
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April 16, 2012
Presbyterians win 15 RCC awards
Creative Services, ‘Presbyterians Today’ score ‘best in class’ prizes
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April 16, 2012
Peruvian government leader defends mine opposition
An interview with Cajamarca vice-president César Aliaga Diaz
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April 16, 2012
Religious freedom ambassador settles into role, diplomacy
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April 16, 2012
Film about Argentinian ‘tragic events’ receives award
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April 13, 2012
New hymnal contents released
‘Glory to God’ features more than 850 hymns, includes praise and worship, global music
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April 13, 2012
Third vice moderator candidate announced
Rev. Hope Italiano Lee will stand with Rev. Robert Austell
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April 13, 2012
Filmmaker looks at religion, human rights through eyes of Flemish painter
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April 13, 2012
Son says sibling rivalry fueled Crystal Cathedral downfall
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April 13, 2012
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Ministries’ Effort Receives International Award
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Compassion, Peace and Justice
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April 13, 2012
Company of New Pastors announces new leadership team
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April 13, 2012
Committed to Serve
After being evacuated from her new mission assignment, Sharon Curry looks forward to her return
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April 12, 2012
Register for National Multicultural Conference
Event will identify, break down barriers to God’s open door
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April 12, 2012
Residents’ protests continue as Peruvian gold mine awaits green light
U.S. company’s proposed operation threatens water, agriculture
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April 12, 2012
Refugee finds his own church ‘sanctuary’
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April 12, 2012
Orthodox primates stress need for peace and stability in Middle East
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April 12, 2012
220th General Assembly committee leadership named
Moderators and vice moderators chosen for 20 committees
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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April 11, 2012
Agents of reconciliation
PC(USA) apologizes to Alaska Natives for “assimilation” policy
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April 11, 2012
Presa taps D.C. pastor as GA vice-moderator running mate
Tara Spuhler McCabe is second of five expected running mates for Pittsburgh assembly
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April 11, 2012
Orthodox patriarch hits at ‘unacceptable’ attacks on ecumenism
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April 11, 2012
‘Covenant’ to bind Anglican Communion appears dead
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April 10, 2012
Lessons in ‘normal’
A PC(USA) Easter letter from the Dominican Republic
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April 10, 2012
Mexican Senate ratifies lay state and establishes religious freedom
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April 10, 2012
Bart Ehrman’s new portrayal of Jesus is surprisingly sympathetic
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April 10, 2012
Holy Week draws pilgrims to St. Thomas shrine in India
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April 9, 2012
Piece by piece
One year after attack, Arizona-Peru mural project is complete
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April 9, 2012
Pope’s Easter message includes Middle East
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April 9, 2012
Dalai Lama wins Templeton Prize for work on science, religion
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April 5, 2012
Small conferences, large reach
Virginia training center coaches new church pastors, expands work of church growth
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April 5, 2012
Churches campaign for treaty on illicit arms sales,
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April 5, 2012
Where was Jesus buried?
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April 5, 2012
In Cameroon, Muslims and Christians support electoral reform
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April 4, 2012
Presbytery and synod news
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April 4, 2012
Seminary news
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April 4, 2012
Passover traditions reflect ethnic, regional customs
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April 4, 2012
In Myanmar, army’s attacks on Christians continue
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April 4, 2012
EHAIA, an African initiative going beyond Africa
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April 3, 2012
A change of scenery
Congregation sells church building, finds new zest for mission
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April 3, 2012
Women faith leaders call for greater oversight of the cosmetic industry to protect children
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April 3, 2012
Mission Program Grants totaling $100,000 awarded to four new church developments
Also an additional $25,000 awarded to 2012 Walton Award Winner
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April 3, 2012
What did Jesus do on Holy Saturday?
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April 3, 2012
Religious leaders hail Senegal’s peaceful elections
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April 2, 2012
New Presbyterian hymnal contents to be released
Book to publish fall 2013; orders accepted now
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April 2, 2012
Notes about people
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April 2, 2012
Ending child malnutrition in Kenya, one sprinkle at a time
From Church World Service
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April 2, 2012
As Rowan Williams retires, speculation turns to successor
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April 2, 2012
Pope Benedict XVI denounces cultural shift toward gay marriage in U.S.