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2006 News Archive |
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October 2006 |
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October 2 |
Way ahead for ‘hard-to-call’ churches outlined
PC(USA) is ‘a denomination of small churches,’ GAC told |
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October 3 |
Investigation shows embezzlement totaled $132,837
Insurance, restitution will recoup money stolen by former treasurer |
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World awash with firearms warn Tutu, Dalai Lama, Muslim leaders |
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October 5 |
NCC head says he is to step down at end of 2007
Edgar announces he will not seek a third term |
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Jan Opdyke resigns as mission initiative director
Atlanta elder and Associate Campaign Director David York to lead $40 million campaign during final phase |
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Wife of Amish school shooter is Presbyterian
Was leading prayer group at time of murders |
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October 6 |
Pentecostals have a major influence on life globally, U.S. survey finds |
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Tricentennial of American Presbyterianism celebrated
Philadelphia service marks 300th anniversary of first presbytery meeting |
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October 9 |
Filipino bishop found stabbed to death
PC(USA) preparing statement on ongoing violence in Philippines |
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N. Korea nuclear test signals arms control failure, says WCC |
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NCC supports Middle East peace initiative, visits region |
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Evangelical Christian rally is tourist boost for Jerusalem |
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October 10 |
Lynn Redgrave to host UCC-produced documentary
‘Troubled Waters’ airing Oct. 22 on ABC-TV stations |
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On the road to peace
Presbyterian International Peacemakers share stories of conflict resolution |
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Northern Ireland hopes raised after Protestant politician meets Catholic leader |
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October 11 |
Teams hit marketing home run mixing faith, sports |
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A leap of faith
A message to the church from the General Assembly moderator |
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"We're all on the same team"
45‑member congregation commits support to Joining Hearts & Hands |
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October 12 |
NCC’s Edgar ‘shocked’ at Iraq death-toll study statistics
Bush says methodology ‘pretty well discredited’ |
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Legendary Presbyterian parliamentarian Marianne Wolfe dies
Pittsburgh elder literally ‘wrote the book’ on PC(USA) process |
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Uncollectible GA per capita creeps up
Budget still balanced as 80% pay in full, Kirkpatrick says |
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October 13 |
Heeding the call
PC(USA) urged to recover “culture of discernment” of Christian vocation |
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Women clergy mark milestones, yet obstacles remain |
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October 16 |
PFR’s executive director resigns
Walker cites family responsibilities, graduate work for Jan. 5 departure |
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Commissioners, advisors rate GA217 highly
Kirkpatrick, Valentine host follow-up conversations on positive value, purpose of the PC(USA) |
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October 17 |
WCC leader urges new U.N. head to tackle reform quickly |
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Micah 6:8 chosen as 2008 General Assembly theme
Focus on relationships with God, others will benefit church, COGA says |
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October 18 |
No Presbyterians reported injured in Hawaii quake
Temblor was state’s strongest in 23 years |
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Quake victims in Pakistan facing harsh winter says church aid agency |
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A dozen help Democrats learn to ‘get religion’ |
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'Always Being Reformed'
A Reformation Day message to the PC(USA) from the stated clerk |
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October 19 |
Pennsylvania church to host Presbyterian-Jewish dialogue
Oct. 30 event will focus on ‘what we have learned together’ |
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Still young at 60: the Bossey Ecumenical Institute
Theme for this year is ‘ecumenical spirituality’ |
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Evangelicals urge more aggressive action on Darfur |
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College news |
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October 20 |
Priest at center of Foley scandal tells of massages, skinny-dipping |
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Twenty-five new ecumenical accompaniers, including a Hindu and a Muslim, get to work |
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Lutheran leader wants international help to get Palestinians back to school |
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October 2007 mission emphasis will promote support for overseas personnel |
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October 23 |
Celebrating turning points in women’s ordination
100 years of milestones in the PC(USA)’s efforts to achieve full equality in ministry |
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Heartland church 'may have had cause' to further examine ordination candidates, top church court rules
GA Permanent Judicial Commission reverses synod, presbytery courts |
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Seminary news |
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October 24 |
Mission pastors slate annual conference
More than 60 expected to attend Nov. 29-Dec. 1 event in Louisville |
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October 25 |
Staying in bed outranks sitting in pews, survey says |
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Poll finds Muslims lean Democratic, see war on terror as war on Islam |
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Catholic Bishops to consider new guidelines for ministry to homosexuals |
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Microfinance now successful way to combat poverty, says church ‘bank’ |
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Presbyterians Texas-size planners of major faith festival
Thousands attend Houston revival to celebrate God, Jesus, and skateboarding |
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October 27 |
Survey: half of evangelicals oppose federal funding of religious groups |
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South African churches to convene AIDS meeting with unions and NGOs |
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Experts doubt N.J. ruling will revive federal gay marriage ban |
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Form of Government task force releases work to date
GA-mandated group unveils proposed outline for briefer, leaner polity |
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October 30 |
Jam session
Music connects worshipers to the message at Jazz Vespers services |
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Notes about people |
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October 31 |
Immigration fuels Hispanic church activity |
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U.S. Muslims mobilize in 2006 elections with eye on 2008 |
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Gay marriage issue may rally dispirited evangelical voters |
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