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Homeless men find community at First Thai-Laotian Presbyterian Church

by Paul Seebeck
Mission Communications Associate

LOUISVILLE — Six years ago, Ron Waters, a former altar boy, was homeless. He lived in the bushes outside Westminster Presbyterian Church in Las Vegas. 

“I didn’t want society anymore,” he said. “I was grubby, an outcast.”

He bathed with a garden hose when no one was around. But from his vantage point he could see the church people coming and going. [Full story]

Correction

In a Nov. 18 story (#091000) about the Excellence in Theological Education Award, Presbyterian News Service erroneously reported that Barbara Wheeler has retired from Auburn Theological Seminary.

While Wheeler has stepped down as president of the seminary, she continues there as director of its Center for the Study of Theological Education.

Journalism prizes awarded for poverty reporting in Latin America

SANTIAGO, Chile — The second “Latin America and the Millennium Development Goals Journalism Prizes” — sponsored by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Inter Press Service — were awarded Nov. 5 in a ceremony here addressed by UNDP head Helen Clark. [Full story]


[WCC] Good news and bad news on climate change
WCC’s United Nations Advocacy Week is Nov. 15-20

[ENI] Russians warn of damaged church ties over woman’s election

[RNS] Intel says Sabbath protests have not triggered Jerusalem closure

Increase in U.S. hunger spurs faith groups’ reaction
Direct relief, systemic changes are needed, PHP’s Farrell says


November 5 | GAMC | General Assembly Mission Council launches new residency program for first call pastors

November 3 | GAMC | Piece work equals peace work

November 3 | GAMC | Presbyterian Health, Education and Welfare Association seeks nominations to recognize social justice ministries

November 2 | GAMC | Changes to Open Book Bible Exegesis examination are announced
New exam structure goes into effect August 2010

 
     
 
 
 
             
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