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2007 News Archive |
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September 2007 |
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September 4 |
Sacred duty
Elders called to uphold ‘courage and faithfulness’ of forebearer |
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Mayo Clinic health risk assessment offered to Board of Pensions Benefits Plan members
Web-based tool ‘identifies risks and supports healthy behaviors’ |
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A tale of two sisters
Younger sibling champions cause of sister’s ecumenical calling |
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Spiritual revival is key to social transformation, Wallis says
Sojourners leader: ‘few things as important as evangelism’ |
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September 5 |
Faith perspectives on upcoming elections highlight NNPCW event
35 Presbyterian collegiate women gather in nation’s capital |
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Taking it to the streets
Hoey tells elders outreach is more important than meetings |
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Enjoying the ride
God does miraculous things in ridiculous situations, Cannon says |
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Shaking comfort zones and a few hands
That’s the formula for strong evangelism that brings people to Christ |
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[ENI] Hong Kong Bible display shows Christian role in education, medicine |
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[RNS] Church groups push for debt relief act |
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September 6 |
Muslims descend on Chicago, but split for separate meetings |
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India marks 10th anniversary of Mother Teresa’s death |
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New program directors commissioned (photo) |
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Opening doors
Kansas City congregation transformed by Hispanic outreach |
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SLAMMed
Young Nashville praise band enlivens worship, fellowship |
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Grand performance
Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community uses drama to build community |
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September 7 |
European leader wants treaty to protect religious sites |
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Confucius, Muhammad join Jesus in La. courthouse |
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Cho honored by Korean laymen
Former GAC chair is first U.S. citizen to receive ‘Great Award’ |
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Elenora Giddings Ivory takes WCC post
Has directed PC(USA)’s Washington Office since 1989 |
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Seminary news |
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September 10 |
[RNS] Churches urged to join anti-gun campaign |
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[ENI] Religion remains important for 2008 U.S. election, poll finds |
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Clifton Kirkpatrick won’t seek fourth term as stated clerk
This position has been “a wonderful way to live out my call to ministry” |
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September 11 |
U.S. multi-faith coalition urges fast to protest Iraq war |
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Filipino church leaders hail Christian conversion code |
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The ‘E-word,’ God and the unchurched
Author unbinds mysteries surrounding evangelism |
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Better together
Detroit Presbyterian churches partner in pilgrimage to commemorate historic Little Rock event |
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September 12 |
Climate change is ‘top issue’ for Pacific churches, says official |
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Noted ecumenist Claire Randall, 91, dies
Presbyterian elder was leader of NCC, Church Women United |
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September 13 |
Presbyterians urged to join ongoing ecumenical Iraq War vigil
Launch of nationwide observances set for Sept. 16 |
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[ENI] Climate change is ‘top issue’ for Pacific churches, says official |
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[WCC] U.S. churches to share experiences of violence and peacemaking with international ecumenical team |
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Notes about people |
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September 14 |
Episcopalians head to high-stakes meeting
in New Orleans |
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CWS head for anti-malaria work |
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September 17 |
Presbytery and synod news |
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Inter-religious academic experiment brings Indonesian Muslims, Christians together
A PC(USA) missionary letter from Indonesia |
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Notes about people |
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Web resources available for ‘Peace Day’
10 PC(USA)-sponsored international peacemakers visiting U.S. |
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September 18 |
[ENI] U.S. report warns on religious liberty in Middle East, Central Asia |
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College news |
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September 19 |
Modernized message
Presbyterians contribute to creation of new Persian Bible translation |
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[ENI] Pakistan’s Christians fear they are terrorist targets |
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Heiserman checks presented (photo) |
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Response to grace should be gratitude, not pride, Nyomi says
WARC leader addresses GAC, governing body executives |
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September 20 |
Church leaders say dramatic changes coming
Gray, Kirkpatrick, Valentine address GAC |
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Consensus sought on communication strategy
GAC, middle governing body execs weigh in on key elements |
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Church as family
Taylor: God’s vision is refuge, growth, inspiration, encouragement |
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‘Full-court press’ on for successful finish to MIJHH
High potential donors strong focus of final phase |
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Sheldon Jackson College eyes future
More jobs cut, operators sought for local services |
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Mission Funding Task Force outlines final report
Emphasizes communication, designated giving, accountability |
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September 21 |
[WCC] Gun control issues, peacemaking activities greet WCC ‘Living Letters’ team at start of U.S. visit |
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[RNS] Some evangelical leaders go green as skepticism lingers |
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Sea change
New PC(USA) staff transform evangelism and world mission efforts |
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GAC takes action on 126 mission positions
PC(USA)’s global reach reflected |
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GAC takes steps to create a separate Presbyterian Disaster Assistance corporation
Go-slow approach will answer questions before final action in 2010 |
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Presbyterians Today to remain under GAC
Council votes not to hand off magazine to Presbyterian Publishing |
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September 24 |
GAC takes timeout to honor Gary Torrens and Elenora Giddings Ivory |
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GAC seeks evangelism consultation
‘Outside the box’ thinking is needed, council says |
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GAC distributes $2,729,758 to nine synods
Funds represent redistribution of unrestricted GA receipts |
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GAC approves further engagement with companies doing business in Sudan
Action is aimed at depriving Sudanese government of funds |
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September 25 |
[ENI] Time not right to introduce Christianity into schools, says Putin |
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[WCC] ‘Living Letters’ delegation finds seeds of peace growing where violence flourished |
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Consultation on PC(USA) ecumenical stance set to convene this week
First major event of its kind since 1983 reunion |
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September 26 |
[ENI] Christian leaders praise monks and offer prayers for Myanmar |
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[ENI] Church group examines ‘water-thirsty’ industries |
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Presbytery and synod news |
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[RNS] Episcopal bishops say no to gay blessings |
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Financial woes plague Stony Point
Business plan outlines possible way out for the New York conference center |
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September 27 |
God’s grace needed in Bulape
Story provides glimpse into Ebola epidemic in Congo |
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Church group castigates U.N. for tourism day |
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September 28 |
Form of Government Task Force asked to recommend two years of study, feedback on work
GAC fears revisions may fail because of lack of understanding, trust |
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PC(USA) urged to keep ecumenical commitment
Kirkpatrick: church’s leadership threatens to ‘recede into background’ |
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