News & Announcements
June 2012
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June 30, 2012
Confusion is better than certainty, says first gay Episcopal bishop
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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June 30, 2012
Neal D. Presa elected moderator on fourth ballot
New Jersey pastor says he has ‘pastor’s listening heart and non-anxious presence’
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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June 30, 2012
Riverside Conversation on reports from the GA Stated Clerk and Executive Director of the GAMC
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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June 30, 2012
Riverside Conversation on Equipping the Church for Ministry with God’s Diverse Family
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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June 30, 2012
Moderator Cindy Bolbach opens 220th General Assembly (2012) with worship
Call to risk-taking discipleship
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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June 30, 2012
Mendenhall receives Ernest Trice Thompson Award
Presbyterian Outlook luncheon also features GA moderatorial candidates
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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June 30, 2012
GA 220 gets underway
Opening plenary features rich history of the Pittsburgh region
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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June 30, 2012
Riverside Conversation: Nature of the Church in the 21st Century
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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June 30, 2012
Riverside Conversation on Middle East Peace
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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June 30, 2012
Riverside Conversation: Biennial Review Committee
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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June 29, 2012
Pittsburgh happenings during GA
Assembly goers will find a lot to do in the city
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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June 29, 2012
“Wait for the Lord” makes GA debut during opening worship
New hymn is a team effort of Sorge and Gambrell
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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June 29, 2012
Local churches host GA participants
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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June 29, 2012
Communion Ware Honors Pittsburgh’s Glass-Making History
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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June 29, 2012
Church governance, sexuality, peace issues top GA agenda
Non-geographic presbyteries, Israel-Palestine, same-gender marriage likely to generate the most debate
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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June 29, 2012
After 54 years, PC(USA) General Assembly returns to Pittsburgh
1,000 local volunteers ‘totally focused on welcome and hospitality’
From Office of the General Assembly—220th General Assembly (2012)
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June 29, 2012
News from GA will be plentiful and in many formats
Pittsburgh events available online, by live streaming and telephone; Assembly in Brief will be downloadable by July 11
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June 29, 2012
Parsons issues statement on Supreme Court decision on healthcare law
From Office of the General Assembly—Department of the Stated Clerk
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June 29, 2012
ABC’s for GA
A reporter’s tongue-in-cheek guide to the 220th General Assembly
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June 29, 2012
GA backgrounder: Mid Councils Commission
Blue ribbon group calls for provision for non-geographic presbyteries, elimination of synods
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June 29, 2012
Ecumenical accompaniers share updates on Palestinian territory
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June 29, 2012
Religious groups vie for Internet space in domain name grab
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June 29, 2012
In Australia, churches speak out on gay marriage ahead of parliamentary debate
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June 29, 2012
Learn more about the new logo for the Committee on Representation
New COR logo
From Office of the General Assembly—Committee on Representation
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June 28, 2012
GA backgrounder: the 21st century church
Special committee report addresses new forms of ministry, vocation and compensation, seminary education
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June 28, 2012
Psalms in the summer
Series hosted by New Jersey churches will explore use of Psalms in prayer, celebration, grief
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June 28, 2012
Russia’s Presbyterians are forming a General Assembly
Predominantly Korean, denomination faces much division
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June 28, 2012
Catholic theologians stand up to the Vatican
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June 28, 2012
Japan to restart nuclear reactors as faith groups continue opposition
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June 28, 2012
Being Reformed releases mission-focused study
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June 27, 2012
Non-anxious moderator seeks same for GA220
Bolbach: ‘not sure we can absorb anything that’s another huge change’
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June 27, 2012
GA backgrounder: confessional statements
220th General Assembly to consider corrected Heidelberg Catechism, will revisit Belhar Confession
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June 27, 2012
Presbyterians for Earth Care to present annual awards at GA
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June 27, 2012
Black Mormons face a political choice like no other
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June 27, 2012
Jerusalem councilwoman proposes interfaith forum for women
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June 26, 2012
A new morning in Vietnam
United Presbyterian Church of Vietnam thrives through house churches
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June 26, 2012
General Assembly backgrounder: Same-gender partner benefits
New benefit will include 'relief' provision for conscientiously opposed members
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June 26, 2012
WCC forum issues a call to promote ‘economy of life’
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June 26, 2012
Young snake handlers grasp the power of faith
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June 26, 2012
Thai village will get first Christian crematorium
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June 26, 2012
El liderazgo de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EEUUA) expresa tanto apoyo como preocupación sobre la decisión del Tribunal Supremo acerca de la SB 1070 de Arizona
Está preparado para trabajar con las necesidades pastorales a la luz de que haya sido ratificada una de las secciones más controversiales de la ley.
From Office of the General Assembly—Office of Immigration Issues
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June 26, 2012
VoiceLine summaries from GA will be available
3-minute daily telephone summaries from Pittsburgh are produced by PNS
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June 25, 2012
General Assembly backgrounder: Immigration
Hospitality, reform legislation, end of Arizona boycott to be considered
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June 25, 2012
Acts of faith
Alabama Presbyterians pursue social justice with other faith groups
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June 25, 2012
World Council of Churches announces Geneva site development
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June 25, 2012
Black preachers divided on same-sex marriage, not Obama
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June 25, 2012
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) leaders express both encouragement and concern over Supreme Court’s decision on Arizona SB 1070
Prepared to address pastoral needs in light of the law’s most controversial section being upheld
From Office of the General Assembly—Office of Immigration Issues
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June 25, 2012
A spiritual mentor
Mission co-worker Esther Wakeman nurtures Christian faith at a university in Thailand
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June 25, 2012
Profoundly grateful
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June 22, 2012
Process for online ordination exams moves closer to reality
Access to constitutional resources and lower registration fees among the benefits
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June 22, 2012
General Assembly backgrounder: Middle East peace
After eight years of failed engagement, MRTI recommends divestment
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June 22, 2012
Presbyterian Network to End Homelessness releases handbook
New resource fuels Homelessness and Affordable Housing Sunday, Aug. 5
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June 22, 2012
Notes about people
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June 22, 2012
Japan to restart nuclear reactors as faith groups continue opposition
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June 22, 2012
Technology shifts the meaning of ‘death us do part’ in funeral rituals
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June 22, 2012
Los temas de sexualidad, gobierno de la iglesia, y paz son los más destacados en la agenda de la AG
El matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo, presbiterios no geográficos, e Israel y Palestina pueden generar más debates en Pittsburgh del 30 de junio al 7 de julio.
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June 22, 2012
Deferred action for youth is great news but individuals should seek counsel only from qualified immigration lawyers
From Office of the General Assembly—Office of Immigration Issues
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June 21, 2012
Stated Clerk releases PC(USA) 2011 statistics
Total membership stands at just under two million
From Office of the General Assembly—Communication, Development, and Technology
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June 21, 2012
Carlos Malave to head Christian Churches Together
PC(USA) ecumenical officer seeks reconciliation of all Christian traditions
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June 21, 2012
General Assembly backgrounder: ordination standards
Some call for return to “fidelity and chastity,” others acknowledge variety of viewpoints
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June 21, 2012
Rocking Russian grannies to build church with prize winnings
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June 21, 2012
With nomination clinched, focus turns to Romney’s Mormon faith
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June 20, 2012
General Assembly leaders offer a renewed call to prayer and action for the people of Syria
Parsons and Valentine lift up the Syrian people
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June 20, 2012
37 presbyteries honored for generosity in 2011
PC(USA) recognizes giving in several categories
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June 20, 2012
General Assembly backgrounder: special offerings
Dramatic proposed changes seek to nearly double receipts
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June 20, 2012
Southern Baptists elect Fred Luter as first black president
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June 20, 2012
Christian-Muslim peace summit underway in Beirut
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June 20, 2012
Feasting on the Word curriculum celebrates new Canadian distribution
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June 19, 2012
Sexuality, church governance, peace issues top GA agenda
Same-sex marriage, non-geographic presbyteries, Israel-Palestine likely to generate the most debate in Pittsburgh June 30-July 7
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June 19, 2012
Like countless spiritual pilgrims, Esalen Institute faces its own midlife crisis
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June 19, 2012
Israeli archaeologists find ancient seal that mentions Bethlehem
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June 18, 2012
General Assembly backgrounder: Same-sex marriage
Proposals differ on whether to change church’s definition to ‘two people’
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June 18, 2012
Friending media
New resources available to advance theological thinking about new communication technology
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June 18, 2012
Churches ask Philippine government to improve human rights record
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June 18, 2012
Mosque construction continues to attract opposition across U.S.
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June 18, 2012
Presbyterian World Mission calls young leader with broad experience to key role
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June 17, 2012
Major agreement reached to reaffirm purpose of Japan Mission in alliance with Presbyterian World Mission and Yodogawa Christian Hospital
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June 15, 2012
Presbyterian Pan American School celebrates 100th anniversary
Celebration includes installation of new president
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June 15, 2012
Canadian Anglican and United churches renew dialogue
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June 15, 2012
Studies say atheists, believers both do good, but for different reasons
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June 14, 2012
Student Christian leadership group sets action plan
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June 14, 2012
Black Baptist says church shouldn’t be defined by race
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June 14, 2012
Mission Program Grants totaling $100,000 awarded
To further new church ministries reaching out to neighbors, and for presbytery congregational transformation
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June 13, 2012
Better together
Each member of the body of Christ has a vital role in God’s mission to the world
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June 13, 2012
The Pennsylvania mission connection
Western Pennsylvania helped launch Presbyterian World Mission 175 years ago
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June 13, 2012
A sustainable mission
New York congregation’s broken boilers lead to renewed emphasis on environmental responsibility
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June 13, 2012
Still a long way to go in fight against sexual violence in Central America
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June 13, 2012
Evangelicals press U.S. Congress on immigration
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June 13, 2012
In Indonesia, church head seeks help to mediate tensions
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June 12, 2012
Discerning a calling
Young artist, minister, gatherer of community renewed by church's 1001 movement
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Camps and Conference Centers
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June 12, 2012
Tusculum business program recognized by Clinton Foundation as model for global action
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June 12, 2012
Interfaith special on HIV/AIDS to air on CBS
‘HIV & AIDS: Awareness & Compassion’ will be broadcast June 17
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June 12, 2012
Church delegates to bring ethical perspectives to environment summit
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June 12, 2012
10 years after Catholic sex abuse reforms, what’s changed?
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June 11, 2012
(Not so) easy riders
Team Sweaty Sheep leads bike ride from Louisville to Pittsburgh for GA
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June 11, 2012
Presbytery and synod news
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June 11, 2012
Rabbi Rick Jacobs takes helm of Reform Judaism
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June 11, 2012
Egyptian Christians seek freedom guarantees ahead of run-off vote
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June 8, 2012
33 church leaders publicly oppose special offerings overhaul
Task force chair, vice-chair rebut charges by 8 former GA moderators, others
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June 8, 2012
Back from the brink
Moscow’s Christian Russian-American Institute is growing once again
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June 8, 2012
Church leader says religious freedom is growing in Myanmar
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June 8, 2012
As Muslim community grows, Muslim funerals follow suit
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June 8, 2012
Diversity in Leadership Network is About Matching Skills to Needs
Creating a check and balance within our own system
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Diversity in Leadership Network
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June 7, 2012
A ministry with bite
In Ciudad Juarez, Presbyterian ministry addresses major problem — rabies
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June 7, 2012
Change management consultant elected NCC transitional general secretary
Peg Birk is active laywoman in the United Church of Christ
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June 7, 2012
Taize movement brings throwback appeal to U.S.
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June 7, 2012
Asian group’s general secretary asserts women's right to leadership
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June 6, 2012
Showered with praise
Couple honored for providing 2,500 free showers to those in need
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June 6, 2012
WCC to launch book series on Orthodox theology
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June 6, 2012
U.S. churches tread lightly on politics in 2012 election
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June 6, 2012
Korean churches plan peace train ahead of 2013 WCC assembly
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June 5, 2012
Basic training
24 days away, General Assembly leadership gathers to plan, prepare
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June 5, 2012
Social networking, Cuban style
MLK Center in Havana celebrates 25 years of community-building
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June 5, 2012
Amnesty International report notes persecution of religious minorities
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June 5, 2012
Does love last longer in arranged marriages?
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June 5, 2012
Trusting God to provide
Debt assistance program helps new seminary grad who said yes to the big call of a small Seattle church
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June 4, 2012
Seeking a nonviolent future for Mexico in the Bible
Presbyterian ministry with children, families teaches God’s love in culture of violence
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June 4, 2012
China Christian Council to host WCC meeting in China
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June 4, 2012
Southern Baptist heavyweight Richard Land in the fight of his life
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June 4, 2012
Christian network: Japan disaster victims still ‘isolated and uncertain’
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June 1, 2012
Federal appeals court rules against gay marriage ban
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June 1, 2012
In Cameroon, new churches sprout, many illegally
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June 1, 2012
2012 Samuel Robinson Award winners announced
Successful memorization of the Westminster Shorter Catechism and outstanding original essays earn twelve Presbyterian college students up to $5,000 each