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2008 News Archive |
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June 2008 |
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June 3 |
[RNS] Churches Uniting in Christ, successor to COCU, flounders as racism goes unaddressed
[ENI] Tony Blair launches foundation to combat religious extremism
Playing in the band
PC(USA) anti-hunger partner hopes partnership with Christian band will get more young people to join fight against poverty |
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June 4 |
General Assembly backgrounder: Israel-Palestine
Investment-monitoring panel recommends continued engagement;
some presbyteries propose stronger action
[CWS] CWS responds to devastating spring storms
[WCC] In Jerusalem and around the world, a week of church action for Middle East peace begins |
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June 5 |
[RNS] Hazards for both sides when politicians court pastors
[ENI] South African head of church grouping ‘anguished’ about xenophobia
27 self-help projects funded
SDOP disburses $671,604 at home and in the Dominican Republic |
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June 6 |
[ENI] U.S. religious giving to poor nations is at record levels, study finds
[RNS] Former ambassador says U.S. lacks ‘political will’ on food crisis
Presbyterian churches display anti-torture banners
Nationwide effort coincides with ‘Torture Awareness Month’ |
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June 9 |
[RNS] Single-faith chapels a dying breed at U.S. airports
Notes about people
Health-ministry van plans cross-country trek to General Assembly
Journey to include health screenings, educational programs in six states |
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June 10 |
[ENI] Zimbabwe police swoop on Christian groups in Harare
[RNS] Why does sex play such a large role for fringe sects?
15 semifinalists announced in Youth Video Challenge
Final voting will take place at GA on top three ymiLIVE.org videos
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June 11 |
[RNS] Southern Baptists elect president, dismiss abuse database
[WCC] In the shadow of the dam, communities long for water
Christian Council of Lesotho backs displaced residents
A gospel purpose
Valentine reflects on first two years as executive director, is eager for more
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June 12 |
[ENI] China Bible plant reaches monthly printing capacity of one million
[RNS] Canada apologizes for abuse at church-run schools
General Assembly backgrounder: church growth
New commitments seek three-pronged strategy, African-American growth
MIJHH receives half-million dollar anonymous gift
Funds for six new overseas mission positions brings campaign total to 31 |
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June 13 |
General Assembly backgrounder: world mission
Groups seek wider embrace of ‘Dallas Covenant’
[RNS] Clergy struggle to meet detainees’ spiritual needs
37 presbyteries recognized as tops in mission giving
Presbyterian response continues to Midwest flooding
East Iowa Presbytery office knocked out of commission, PDA responding
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June 16 |
[ENI] Zimbabwe women tell churches, U.N. rights council, they face genocide
[RNS] Study: 1 percent of congregations close doors each year
PC(USA) help is on the way to flooded Midwest
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June 17 |
[ENI] Israeli interfaith organization head to get international award
Africa consultation on the Accra Confession calls for stand against world disorder
General Assembly backgrounder: stated clerk election
Three challenge committee nominee Gradye Parsons for top post
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June 18 |
PPC adds more book signings at General Assembly
[ENI] Religious freedom body warns of threat to Sudan peace accord
General Assembly backgrounder: Form of Government
Revised polity intended to be simpler, less regulatory and ‘missional’
New fellowship formed to meet needs of Middle Eastern Christians
Tucson group pastored by Lebanese pastor |
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June 19 |
A dream comes true
New hostel is dedicated at Christian Girls High School in Pakistan
Parting words
An interview with Clifton Kirkpatrick
General Assembly backgrounder: Heidelberg Catechism
30 seminary faculty support ‘corrected’ translation of German confession |
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June 30 |
New Fair Trade Bible study available
Resource aims to help consumers learn how their purchasing power can impact social and economic justice worldwide
[ENI] Anglican global network will fight for ‘orthodox faith’
PC(USA) leaders send letter to congregations
Reyes-Chow, Valentine, Parsons acknowledge anxiety, ask for unity |
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