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2008 News Archive |
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February 2008 |
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February 1 |
[RNS] Pope defends statement on uniqueness of Catholic Church |
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[ENI] Interfaith summit to take place in Japan before G8 meeting |
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Out of the ashes
Oregon church vows to minister on after fire destroys sanctuary |
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Lewis Wilkins dies at age 71
Texas native was heavily involved in Presbyterian reunion |
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February 4 |
[RNS] DNC lodges complaint over evangelical polling |
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[ENI] Churches welcome European convention on human trafficking |
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Advocacy Days conference to explore true meaning of security
Readers’ right
Narnia Center leads Russia in publishing Christian literature for kids |
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Taking it to the streets
Small group ministers to Moscow's homeless |
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February 5 |
[ENI] Demonstrators block cathedral installation of new Harare bishop |
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[RNS] Monson named 16th Mormon president |
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PC(USA) Middle East caucus issues statement on Gaza
Group calls for an end to Israeli occupation of Palestine |
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February 6 |
[ENI] Kirkpatrick part of delegation to Kenya
Group called for immediate end to violence |
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[RNS] Judge lowers judgment against Phelps’ church |
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College news |
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Fraternal Twins
Russian pastor stresses importance of PC(USA) “twinning” project |
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February 7 |
[RNS] Evangelicals still in flux after Super Tuesday |
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[ENI] British cardinal warns of ‘horrifying’ conditions in Zimbabwe |
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Pastors’ primer
New handbook designed to provide ministers ‘helpful tips for coping’ |
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February 8 |
[RNS] Anglican ‘covenant’ would shift more power to Canterbury |
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[ENI] Orissa Christian refugees say they are now in an ‘open prison’ |
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ACSWP approves policy document and resolutions
Papers on Iraq war, affordable housing for homeless among those going to ’08 GA
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Storytelling key following visit to Kenya by Kirkpatrick, others in World Council delegation |
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Unto the least of these
PC(USA) supports outreach to orphanages in Russia |
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February 11 |
[ENI] Aged 60, WCC meets to discuss 21st century challenges |
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Presbyterian Church part of interfaith coalition against domestic violence
Inaugural briefing set for Feb. 13 in Washington |
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[Outlook] Judicial Council considering presbytery resolutions on ordination standards |
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Seminary news |
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Russia’s killing field
Smolensk pastor, his grandfather a victim, reflects on ‘the unspeakable’ |
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Moscow’s good Samaritans
PC(USA) supported ministry fights racist attacks in Russian capital |
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The bread of life
PC(USA)-supported soup kitchen serves up food, community to Moscow’s elderly poor |
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February 12 |
[ENI] Philippine, Japan church councils call for end to ‘militarism’ in Asia |
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[RNS] Jews worried again as Methodists mull divestment plan |
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February 13 |
Train up a child
For nearly 100 years the Presbyterian Pan American School has focused on preparing racial-ethnic students for success |
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Designing for the future
Fundraising campaign to expand, modernize Presbyterian Pan American School for next 100 years |
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[ENI] WCC says it removed doctorate from CV of its general secretary |
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[ENI] Gaza crisis is deteriorating say church and advocacy groups |
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Two Presbyterians among those killed in
Missouri City Hall shooting rampage
Critically injured Kirkwood mayor also a Presbyterian |
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February 14 |
PC(USA) helps Russian seminary celebrate 10 years
Presbyterian missionary helps train new generation of pastors |
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[Outlook] Top court prohibits scrupling fidelity-chastity standard |
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Preliminary list of issues facing 218th General Assembly outlined |
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Fort Worth elder elected chair of General Assembly Council
New vice chair is an elder from Kansas City
Unrestricted mission revenues exceeded budget in 2007
Special offerings and curriculum sales also higher than expected |
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February 15 |
[ENI] Church unity quest means facing hard questions says WCC leader |
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[RNS] Suits challenge Pa. rules on clergy and weddings |
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Presbytery leaders issue open letter regarding hurricane-relief funds
GAC approves mission work plan
Proposed strategy will guide Council’s work from
2009-2012 GAC creates new ‘Compassion, Peace and Justice’ ministry
Action moves two programs to World Mission
Spirituality and discipleship
GAC committee acts on business surrounding three PC(USA) racial-ethnic schools and colleges |
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February 19 |
[ENI] World Council of Churches announces interim leadership plan |
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[ENI] Young Christians' centre in Gaza is attacked |
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Council adopts “collaborative model” for mission
Covenant brings together Presbyterian mission groups in new ways |
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GAC calls for cost estimate for maintaining “appropriate” number of mission workers Action comes as PC(USA) missionary levels due to hit record low |
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February 20 |
[ENI] Be creative in sound ecological behavior quest, churches urged |
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[RNS] Pastor heads into the woods to find himself — and a surprise |
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When African-American history is just known as history
A message to the PC(USA) from the vice-moderator |
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Faith, the simple life and coffee |
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Teach your children well
PC(USA)-related school helps fill Russian educational void |
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February 21 |
[RNS] Anglican Church of Canada facing defections over gay blessings |
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[ENI] WCC urges peaceful resolution to Kenya, Pakistan, Gaza conflicts |
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Giving us the ministry of reconciliation
Stated clerk Reflects on 2 Cor. 5:19 in context of Kenya mission
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Korea context to be theme of 2009 week of prayer |
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Stony Point outlines balanced budget for 2008, readies for transitional director
Current conference center director William Pindar resigns |
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February 22 |
[RNS] National Football League OKs big-screen church Super Bowl events |
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[ENI] World church body has begun search for new general secretary |
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Celebrating self-help
SDOP Sunday pays tribute to program that empowers the poor |
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Educators honor MacKichan-Walker
New Jersey church educator acclaimed for her strong advocacy |
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February 25 |
[RNS] Blacks and whites merge to forge new future |
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[ENI] Training pastors is key to AIDS fight, says Zimbabwe theologian |
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February 26 |
[RNS] Protestants close to losing majority status |
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[RNS] Study finds Americans fluid in their religious affiliation |
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Presbyterians to rally for farm bill reform
Event outside senator’s office will be push to help small farmers, food programs
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Women of Faith Award winners named
3 honored for ‘visionary work’ in transforming church and society |
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February 27 |
[ENI] Arroyo has waived authority to govern, says Protestant group |
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Notes about people |
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U.S. faith leaders share global warming views with Irish counterparts |
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February 28 |
[RNS] IRS probes Obama speech at UCC convention |
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15 new church-related projects get help from GAC
More than $1.3 million dollars in grants given by MDRC |
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Pittsburgh minister to face new charges for same-sex union ceremony
Another trial possible after original case dismissed in 2006 |
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Nominees sought for new hymnbook committee
New Presbyterian hymnal due for 2014 launch |
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Nebraska elder is fourth candidate for moderator
Roger Shoemaker is leader of PC(USA)’s Czech Mission Network |
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February 29 |
[ENI] General secretary and six staff quit Latin American church council |
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Sacramento church delegation visits jailed Philippines pastor
Walnut Grove church supports prison ministry |
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Seminary news |
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Missionaries request prayers for Cameroon
PC(USA) mission personnel are safe; 20 dead in violent strike |
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