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2007 News Archive |
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August 2007 |
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August 1 |
[RNS] Evangelicals try to correct ‘misperception’ on Middle East
Mission pastors to consider ‘the shape of things to come’
November gathering to be held in Louisville
Small church takes huge risk, goes buildingless
Congregation moves to retirement home, invests proceeds in mission
Renowned Presbyterian editor and writer Jack Purdy dies |
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August 6 |
CWS to provide assistance to Iraqis in crisis
As violence mounts, faith-based groups fill humanitarian void
[WCC] Progress seen towards a Christian code of conduct on religious conversion
Nurturing those who nurture others
National gathering of COMs, CPMs, and seminaries focuses on both practical and spiritual matters
[RNS] Beliefs in the afterlife grow with age, survey shows
[RNS] Lutherans to open sexuality debate — again |
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August 7 |
College news
[RNS] Suicide bombings never justified, majority of Muslims worldwide say |
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August 8 |
Presbyterian Foundation cited for socially responsible investing
[RNS] Book debunks the myths about megachurches
WCC seeks candidates for 2008 internships
Five young people will spend year at Geneva’s Ecumenical Center |
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August 9 |
Notes about people
Presbytery and synod news
[RNS] Lutherans re-elect Hanson as presiding bishop
Religious coalition decries Bush’s new interrogation tactics
Presbyterian-founded group says new guidelines won’t stop torture |
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August 10 |
[ENI] Christians continue work on code of conduct for conversions
[RNS] Religious investing gains more clout
No Presbyterians believed injured in bridge collapse
Prayer services, sermons highlight faith response in Twin Cities |
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August 13 |
Study: most young adults drop out of Protestant churches |
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U.S. church leaders want presidential hopefuls to tackle Middle East |
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Gathering to help elders reclaim their call
2007 National Elders Conference to be held in Nashville |
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August 14 |
Votes on gay clergy fuel further controversy for
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |
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Evangelicals back other Christians on conversion code of conduct |
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Peacemaking Offering resources available on CD
‘Healing of nations’ is theme of fall offering |
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Continuing a mission calling
Farrell brings passion and experience to World Mission leadership |
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WCC’s Kobia meets with families of Korean hostages |
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August 15 |
Churches agree on parallel meeting to six-party Korea talks
Religious leaders to press their governments for peace |
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African Christian leader warns about repeating Darfur mistakes |
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Appeal hearing in Spahr same-sex marriage case set for Friday
Synod of the Pacific PJC to hear Redwoods Presbytery appeal |
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New PC(USA) mission workers appointed
Missionaries will serve in China, Indonesia, Sudan and Thailand |
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August 16 |
Dutch church leaders condemn ‘ban Quran’ call |
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Billy Graham’s access to the Oval Office spanned 11 presidents |
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The purpose of life
A message from the PC(USA) General Assembly vice-moderator |
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Seminary news |
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Oct. 21 designated Bread Sunday
Anti-hunger group offers free worship resources |
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August 17 |
Hong Kong Christians seek true religious freedom in China |
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Quakers ask an essential question: What do we believe, and why? |
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August 20 |
CNN documentary probes impact of ‘God’s Warriors’ |
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Where’s the conversation?
A message to the PC(USA) from the General Assembly moderator |
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August 21 |
Presbytery and synod news |
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Ecunet purchased by Lightworks New Media
Faith & Values subsidiary promises enhanced service for online community |
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Kerry Rice named manager of meeting services
218th G.A. planning is first up for new OGA senior staffer |
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PHEWA launches initiative to revitalize dangerous New Orleans neighborhood
Grant fuels effort to develop strong leaders via faith-based community organizing |
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August 22 |
Bob Edgar reflects on tenure as NCC head
Even foes credit departing general secretary for ‘saving’ the Council |
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Dallas Presbyterians ambushed during mission trip to Kenya
No one seriously hurt in bandits’ jungle attack |
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Form of Government Task Force approves, prepares to release ‘bold’ revision
Documents available for study and comment in September |
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Upbeat Presbyterian Global Fellowship looks to build a positive future |
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August 23 |
New uses can breathe new life into old churches
Cleveland Presbyterians convert closed building into youth club |
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Notes about people |
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Upcoming Covenant Network conference focusing on testimony |
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August 24 |
[ENI] Outgoing Malawi Presbyterian leader 'satisfied' at work done |
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PC(USA) mission worker in Peru helping with earthquake relief
Newcomer Jacob Goad gets taste of real mission, real fast |
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August 27 |
Jane Spahr acquittal on same-sex wedding charges is overturned
Synod court orders rebuke for lesbian activist minister |
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August 29 |
Survey: U.S. youth find happiness in God, family |
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New forum hopes to get world’s Christians talking |
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Presbytery and synod news |
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Help sought for flooded churches, communities in Midwest
John Knox, Maumee Valley presbyteries bear brunt of storms |
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August 30 |
Sermons are still in demand
Vanderbilt homiletics professor John McClure on preaching |
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Costen’s legacy further sealed in Kenya with university dedication
Estate will help pay for student scholarships in perpetuity |
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Dangerous elders
‘Claim ministry for your own,’ first-ever national conferees told |
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Guide to go
Elders told to be leaders in mission |
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Joyful Noise
At National Elders Conference, Melva Costen creates a choir |
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August 31 |
26 food security projects to share nearly $200,000
PHP grants help build more socially responsible food supply |
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Cordiality marks Adventist-Presbyterian conversation
Two rounds complete, more talks agreed to |
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Nashville church models caregiving ministry
Outreach to older members is ‘grounded in prayer’ |
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Learning to listen
Gardner tells elders good Bible teaching creates space to hear truth |
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Dangerous truth
Weems to elders: ‘Can’t cover up Jesus’ |
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Notes about people |
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