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2008 News Archive |
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January 2008 |
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January 2 |
[RNS] Mayors’ report says cities are seeing more emergency food requests |
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[ENI] Taizé urges young people to promote unity between churches |
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January 3 |
Notes about people |
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[ENI] Tutu joins church-backed bid to end Kenya's violence |
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[RNS] Black churches struggle over Clinton vs. Obama |
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January 4 |
[RNS] Christmas star gets its due on Epiphany |
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Pakistan partner reflects on Bhutto assassination
‘Some form of normality’ has returned after week of turmoil |
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Stated Clerk issues statement on Gaza Christians
Kirkpatrick expresses ‘alarm’ at worsening conditions for all Gazans |
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Seminary news |
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PDA responds to post-election violence in Kenya
Stated Clerk issues letter expressing concern over unrest |
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January 7 |
[ENI] Tutu is hopeful for a peaceful Kenyan outcome |
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Presbytery and synod news |
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An ever-present witness
A message to the PC(USA) from the General Assembly stated clerk |
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January 8 |
[ENI] Churches join Kenya's relief aid effort while pushing for talks |
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[RNS] Religious foes of capital punishment see new momentum |
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College news |
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George F. Barber III resigning as president of Montreat Conference Center
Presbyterian elder returned facility to solid financial footing |
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January 9 |
[RNS] Ugandan religious leaders set aside rivalries in pursuit of peace |
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[ENI] Indian churches say they can't get access to Orissa violence victims |
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Christian Churches Together holds second annual meeting
Leaders commissioned as U.S.’s largest ecumenical grouping gathers |
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Divine intervention
Kenyan churches, including Presbyterian congregations, assist in peace effort, relief work |
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January 10 |
[RNS] Scientists call evolution and faith compatible, but separate |
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It takes a village
Summer programs provide youngsters chance to help with Katrina recovery |
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Up close and personal
Reflections from a PC(USA) mission co-worker in Kenya |
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PC(USA) Pakistan missionaries safe after latest bombing in Lahore
Forman Christian College gates locked as precaution |
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Healthy aging Web site goes online
Focus is positive aging through engagement in the church and community |
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January 11 |
Correction |
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[RNS] Cost of Episcopal church property fight in Virginia is at $2 million and counting |
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Nominations sought for Women of Faith Awards
Jan. 20 deadline nears |
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Life-shifting
Normally safe Lahore shaken by latest Pakistan bombing |
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Good connection
Seminarians find ‘connectional church’ at the Presbyterian Center |
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A unique fundraising vehicle
Resurrected ’67 Mustang brings new life to Riverside Presbytery’s Joining Hearts & Hands campaign |
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January 14 |
CCT adds seven new members |
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‘Only the beginning’
HIV/AIDS project seeks to train, educate Malawians using the arts |
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January 15 |
Survey: ‘Unchurched’ Americans say church is ‘full of hypocrites’ |
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We are not there yet!
Policy on inclusion of people with disabilities awaits implementation |
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January 16 |
[RNS] Some worry Habitat dispute might stall Katrina recovery |
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[ENI] Cubans begin 2008 with bishop hoping and singer doubting |
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Wheeler, Mouw decry ‘bumper sticker’ theology
Auburn, Fuller presidents model mutual respect despite theological disagreement |
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January 17 |
Gulf blitz
Six presbyteries join to send 130 volunteers to help rebuild |
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New Covenant Trust Company sponsors exhibit of medieval and Renaissance masterpieces
Art work will be on display in Louisville starting this month |
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January 18 |
Fear haunts Christians after violence in India’s Orissa state |
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Christians worldwide mark 100 years of prayers for unity
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is Jan. 18-25 |
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It’s a soul issue
A message for the PC(USA) from the General Assembly moderator |
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Three new mission workers appointed
Appointees begin new assignments after January orientation
Lesbian’s bid to become minister moves forward
San Francisco Presbytery first in PC(USA) to apply 2006 Authoritative Interpretation to openly gay candidate |
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January 22 |
[RNS] Study finds abortion at lowest rate since 1974 |
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[ENI] Holy Land church leaders denounce Israel's blockade as ‘immoral’ |
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An ongoing quest
Presbyterians called to work for economic security for older adults |
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January 23 |
[RNS] American raises funds for Baghdad church |
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WCC asks for prayers, advocacy and solidarity with churches in Gaza |
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[ENI] China’s Protestant church chooses younger leaders |
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‘Abraham’s dysfunctional family’
Canadian pastor makes case for interfaith relations in new book |
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January 24 |
Episcopal bishop keeps her cool in the hot seat |
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U.N. special religion rapporteur to visit Israel, Palestinian territory |
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Bruce Reyes-Chow is second candidate for GA moderator
San Francisco Presbytery endorses new church development pastor |
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January 25 |
Jack L. Stotts is dead at 75
Theological giant’s career spanned pastorate, classroom and seminary president’s offices |
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Baptists to push unity, fresh face in Atlanta |
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Open invitation
Consultation unites Presbyterian groups doing mission, outlines partnership for future |
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Homeless ministry founder is third candidate for GA moderator
The Rev. Carl Mazza is endorsed by New Castle Presbytery |
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January 28 |
Twin Cities presbytery restores Capetz’ ordination
Openly gay man set aside ordination in 2000 to protest G-6.0106b |
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[RNS] Jesus wants your vote – and he needs a running mate |
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[RNS] Birmingham churches on potential heritage sites list |
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Presbyterian Army chaplains defend former School of the Americas
They say arguments for closing controversial military institute a ‘house of cards’ that doesn’t stack up |
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January 29 |
[ENI] Pope and WCC look to Christian unity at ecumenical ‘festival’ |
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WCC’s 60th anniversary — making a difference together then and now |
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$1 million given for camps, conference ministry
Gift to PC(USA) Foundation is start of endowed fund |
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World Mission ‘retools’ to better serve grassroots Presbyterian mission efforts |
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January 30 |
WCC sending team to violence-hit Kenya
PC(USA)’s Kirkpatrick is part of peacemaking delegation |
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Notes about people |
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Soaring sales
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation makes sales budget 14 consecutive months |
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January 31 |
Two Presbyterians receive prison time
Pair entered Army base while protesting U.S. military school |
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From Russia with love
Van Marter to chronicle PC(USA) mission and blog his experiences |
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