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2007 News Archive |
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November 2007 |
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November 1 |
[ENI] Protestant group wants eco-friendly celebration of Calvin’s birth |
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Pittsburgh Seminary biblical archaeologist hits the front page
Ron Tappy’s find called ‘most significant in last 10 years’ |
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Scope of Mission Initiative broadened for final push
GAC says campaign should be ‘agile enough to meet church where it is right now’ |
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2008 Mission Yearbook is available now
‘Where two or more are gathered’ is theme of 116th book |
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New resource devoted to Africa's vulnerable children
Resource designed to help PC(USA) congregations learn, respond |
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November 2 |
[RNS] Poll: Americans don't want religious pitches from candidates |
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A pastoral visit
General secretary of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Egypt meets with Middle Eastern Presbyterians in the United States |
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Notes about people |
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‘Love neighbor, love self’
PC(USA) Northern Ireland missionary sees signs of lasting peace |
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November 5 |
[ENI] Religious leaders urge ‘assertive’ U.S. role for Mideast peace |
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[RNS] $10.9 million verdict won’t stop Phelps’ anti-gay crusade |
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Board of Pensions portfolio tops $8 billion
Most indicators positive, so few benefits changes are made |
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Stepping into the unknown
Spiritual signs lead pastor to remote nook of New Mexico |
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November 6 |
Seminary News |
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Pittsburgh takes first step toward leaving Episcopal Church |
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Democracy at stake say Christians after Pakistan crackdown |
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A California resurrection
Burned-down Malibu church vows to rise from the ashes |
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November 7 |
Going it too much alone
Jordanian church leaders say international community must do more to alleviate Iraq War-bred problems |
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Storytellers
Personal testimonies put human face on gay, lesbian issue at Covenant Network conference |
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[ENI] Leaders of Christianity’s diverse traditions meet in Africa |
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[RNS] Calvin tells black professor to choose between school, church |
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November 8 |
Pentecostal hails world Christian forum said to be ‘not possible’ |
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Holy Land religious leaders lobby Washington |
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PDA sends funds to Mexico to help flood victims
Kirkpatrick expresses concern for rain-drenched region |
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November 9 |
[ENI] Respect for holy sites central to MidEast peace say faith leaders |
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[ENI] Vatican official says world forum for Christianity is vital |
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Covenant Network leaders outline position, way forward |
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Clergy lobby for changes in farm bill |
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November 12 |
[WCC] ‘Historic breakthrough’ as Global Christian Forum goes forward
Invitation extended to others to join the encounter |
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Stated Clerk voices support for International Criminal Court
The ICC “resonates with the life-giving value of the gospel” |
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November 13 |
Pope to visit Washington, New York next April
U.S. bishops call for ‘responsible transition’ in Iraq |
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U.S. Christian leaders urge alliance against genocide |
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Coalition of Immokalee Workers receives international anti-slavery award
Farmworkers rights group has sights set on Burger King |
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November 14 |
Notes about people |
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Presbytery and synod news |
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Books show how to give thanks beyond Thanksgiving |
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Citigroup off the hot seat
No financial improprieties found, so MRTI now engaging four corporations regarding business practices in Israel, Palestine |
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November 15 |
Speakers, listeners praise ‘Mission Challenge ’07’
48 missionaries speak to 55,000 Presbyterians during October blitz
[WCC] The impatience of prophets
Reflections on the Global Christian Forum
[RNS] Christian leaders urge compassion in immigrant debate |
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November 16 |
[ENI] Darfur future uncertain as peace talks stall |
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Peace River Presbytery votes to conclude its Joining Hearts & Hands campaign by year-end
Economic downturn, staff turnover, loss of $1 million pledge cited |
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PC(USA)’s mobile health van works in Arizona’s borderlands
Project provides health education, screenings in remote areas |
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) produces
ABC network’s Christmas special
Christmas Eve service will originate from Darien, CT |
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Traffic stop
PC(USA) responsible investment committee holds education seminar on child sex trafficking |
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November 19 |
On the Road to Find out |
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November 20 |
BOP extends deadline to take Mayo Clinic
Health Risk Assessment
$25 gift card offered for completing online survey by Nov. 30
[RNS] Pope’s planned U.S. visit prompts range of reactions and concerns
[ENI] Groups say hunger figures, food prices up |
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November 21 |
Priority business
Mission Responsibility Through Investment committee has full slate of work for ’07-’08
Stated clerk nominations accepted until Dec. 23
Committee has begun receiving applications
[ENI]
Churches rush aid to Bangladesh cyclone victims
PC(USA) commits $50,000 to relief efforts
[RNS] Evangelicals shift toward acceptance on divorce |
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November 26 |
[ENI] U.S. Christian leaders endorse Muslim call for common ground |
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Seminary news |
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[RNS] Episcopal property fights focused on Virginia |
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GA leaders meet with African church officials
A message to the PC(USA) from the GA vice-moderator |
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November 27 |
Notes about people |
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[RNS] Vietnamese church aims to replace gardens lost in Katrina |
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[NCC] NCC hopeful as Annapolis Mideast peace talks begin |
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[ENI] Japanese pastor given ultimatum in communion dispute |
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November 28 |
Churches push ‘Advent Conspiracy’ to teach real giving |
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Chinese Christians to celebrate ‘miracle’ of 50 million Bibles |
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SDOP backs storm-battered partners in Dominican Republic
National committee appropriates emergency $300,000 for tropical storm Noel relief |
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November 29 |
After Annapolis, Christian leaders entertain hope, with provisos |
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Methodist commission moves toward ‘full communion’ |
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Catholic-Orthodox statement a ‘first step’ to agreement |
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Seeking God’s will
Moderators’ Conference explores discernment process and role of moderators as spiritual leaders |
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National Capital Presbytery endorses GA moderator candidate
The Rev. Bill Teng seeks to restore ‘sense of hope’ in denomination |
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November 30 |
Checking our ID
Christians called to freedom in Christ, not fear, mission pastors told |
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Partnership means justice, mission pastors told
World Vision leader says get serious or stop using the term |
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[ENI] U.S. officials investigate Islamic school near Washington |
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Presbytery and Synod news |
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San Diego firestorm
Presbyterians pitch in to help sift, pray and counsel after wildfires |
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Church-backed farmworkers march on Burger King
Stated clerk calls tactics by hamburger company and growers exchange “morally repugnant” |
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