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2007 News Archive |
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October 2007 |
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October 1 |
U.S. modifies prison policy on religious books
after protests |
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Stated Clerk sends letter expressing concern about Myanmar violence
Encourages U.N. to give leadership toward “a peaceful resolution” |
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Church nurses aim to fill in U.S. health care gaps |
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Religious panel dialogues with Iran’s Ahmadinejad
PC(USA) participants cite ‘commitment to Iran church partner’ |
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October 2 |
[ENI] ‘Avoid violence,’ world's faith leaders urge Myanmar generals |
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[WCC] International silence on Iraq’s humanitarian crisis needs to be broken, WCC governing body says |
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Health ministries’ mobile van featured in Missouri newspaper |
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Kirkpatrick to Burger King: retract ‘false’ statements
BK exec’s remarks called a ‘disservice’ |
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Up to the challenge
48 PC(USA) missionaries prepare for Mission Challenge ’07
More than 700 gather for World Mission ’07 celebration |
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October 3 |
[RNS] One year later, life forever changed for Amish |
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[ENI] Episcopal Church’s opponents eye alternative |
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Anti-torture group urging churches to show film about Abu Ghraib
Documentary chronicles Iraqi prisoner abuse |
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Moderator sees new energy across the PC(USA)
Gray: “Our good, Presbyterian decent-and-in-order genes kicked in” |
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More than 600 help kick off Mission Celebration
‘Mission Yearbook has come alive,’ Valentine says |
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October 4 |
Missionaries in ‘Mission Challenge ’07’ commissioned
Mission workers will visit 144 presbyteries during October |
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Presbytery tithes property sale to World Mission
‘Mission Challenge ’07’ gets a probable early boost |
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October 5 |
[WCC] Americans encouraged to strive for peace as ‘Living Letters’ delegation concludes visit |
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Search begins for Stated Clerk nominee
Kirkpatrick’s successor to be elected next June at 218th GA
Seminary news
At a crossroads
Presbyterians seek cooperative, churchwide effort for future mission |
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October 8 |
Correction |
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[ENI] Philippines church urges independent probe of bishop’s murder |
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[RNS] Iraqi Christians must choose: live in fear or flee |
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Advocacy helps hold leaders accountable |
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Consultation outlines ‘bold’ themes
Statement on PC(USA)’s ecumenical position going to ’08 General Assembly |
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October 9 |
[ENI] New Web site celebrates Calvin anniversary jubilee |
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Needed: a hand, not a handout
Joining Hands Against Hunger seeks to help people in other nations have a voice |
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World needs everyday heroes
Cuban pastor uses Esther’s example to show how all are called to mission |
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October 10 |
Faithful living
Panel explores Muslim-Christian relations in Africa, America, Iran |
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[ENI] Seminary professor nominated for top U.S. ecumenical post
Disciples leader Michael Kinnamon to head NCC |
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[RNS] Muslim women don pink hijabs for breast cancer awareness |
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October 11 |
UCC leader arrested outside White House |
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[ENI] Peace still a distant dream in Darfur |
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Making connections
God’s mission requires unity, partnership, says noted missiologist
World Mission sermon speaks of humbleness, faithfulness
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October 15 |
More blessed to receive than give
Recognizing, accepting gifts of all is key to partnership, panelists say |
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Lack of funding forces Malawi theological college to close |
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Finding the time to talk
COGA discusses, models ‘discernment’ decision-making |
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Taking life on
PC(USA) missionary gave up comfortable pulpit for mission service in Guatemala |
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October 16 |
[ENI] Christian leaders welcome Muslim letter urging cooperation |
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Valentine ‘blogging’ Asia trip
GAC executive director travels to Thailand, China, Korea |
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Getting to know you
Workshop goers told there is much to learn about hospitality, community from the poor, marginalized |
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Notes about people |
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October 17 |
Church groups mount week of action to transform global trade |
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International mission the effective way
A PC(USA) missionary letter from Guatemala |
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Mission co-worker couple say leadership training is critical issue in Africa
Ted and Sue Wright are itinerating as part of Mission Challenge ’07 |
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The healing power of memory
Two kindred spirits discover a common bond and a shared calling to tell the stories – past and present – of the Lebanese people |
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October 18 |
Missionary tells stories about Guatemala
Helping women discover their innate value is Wiseman’s top priority
Ramadan’s lessons learned
A PC(USA) missionary letter from Indonesia
[ENI] Religious freedom in India ‘shrinking,’ says Christian author
[RNS] Debt relief campaign to continue after 46-day fast
Alabama conservative and California liberal unite to support bill
[WCC] WCC and Pentecostals deepen their conversation
Presbytery and synod news |
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October 19 |
From treating symptoms to changing systems
Cameroon missionary tells of efforts to fight hunger, injustice
Missionaries’ role is to work selves ‘out of a job’
PC(USA)’s de la Torre says collaboration with local partners should lead to self-sustainability
Presbyterian Media Mission sponsors sweater drive
Pittsburgh effort inspired by compassion, attire of the late Mr. Rogers
[WCC] Turning 60, WCC sponsors essay contest on the future of the ecumenical movement
[ENI] Philippines’ bishops urge military and rebels: leave indigenous alone |
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October 22 |
Wildfires destroy Malibu Presbyterian Church |
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[RNS] Communities are feeling the squeeze of rapid church growth |
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Lilly awards $1.4 million to PC(USA) Research Services
Grant will fund second phase of US Congregational Life Survey |
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Presbyterian Center domain name changes
@ctr.pcusa.org is now @pcusa.org |
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Outside the box
PC(USA) missionaries help Hungarian church find post-Iron Curtain role after half-century of isolation |
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October 23 |
[ENI] Growing rich-poor gap is new ‘slavery,’ say Protestant leaders |
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[RNS] ‘Values voters’ are as split over issues as they are on candidates |
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Traversing ‘the Troubles’
PC(USA) Young Adult Volunteer helps Irish youth see a better future |
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October 24 |
[ENI] Reformed church groupings agree to create new global body |
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All in the family
Special update on Malibu Presbyterian Church |
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Mission work in Peru about ministry to students and community
Harry Horne teaching tools for discerning God’s word |
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October 26 |
Interfaith relations
‘Reinterpreting’ Christian message in larger religious world broadens self-awareness, PC(USA) mission co-worker says.
Church of Scotland leaders see many parallels with PC(USA)
Visitors hope visit will ‘spark’ creative approaches to ministry
[RNS] Israel claims artifacts dating to First Temple
Seminary news
Universal effort
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s work for justice, peace via the United Nations recognized on anniversary |
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October 29 |
Changing from the inside out
PC(USA) Young Adult Volunteer helps Peruvian kids find their voice
Not so simple living
A PC(USA) Young Adult Volunteer letter from Arizona
Essentials
A message for the church from the General Assembly stated clerk
[ENI] In ‘sacred journey,’ Reformed churches remember slave trade |
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October 30 |
[ENI] South African church has failed to renounce apartheid, meeting told |
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[RNS] Evangelical leaders meet with Rice on Middle East |
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Mission workers request “carbon offsets” for Mission Challenge ’07
Group collects $425 for environmental project in Madagascar |
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Tearing down the wall
Cold War’s end helps missionary deepen connection between PC(USA) and churches in former communist states |
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October 31 |
[ENI] Two Reformed church groupings look to cement union in 2010 |
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Largest congregation in South Louisiana Presbytery departs for EPC
Pastor of Baton Rouge-First is New Wineskins co-moderator |
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The power of a vision
A message for the church from the General Assembly moderator |
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No place like home
Sudan immigrant helps raise funds for mission position in homeland |
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Building cultural bridges
PC(USA) China missionary sees teaching as means to greater understanding |
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