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Kairos moment: Historic inauguration held during conference on African-American leaders
by Toya Richards Hill Presbyterian News Service
May 09, 2008
RICHMOND, VA – A new “order of the day” was marked and celebrated by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) this week as Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education installed the Rev. Brian K. Blount as its president.
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Evangelicals lament a politicized faith; John Huffman: “Our umbrella is large”
by Adelle M. Banks Religion News Service
May 09, 2008
WASHINGTON — Evangelical Christians should be defined by their theology — and not their politics — to avoid becoming “useful idiots” of a political party, a group of leaders said May 7 in a new statement.
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NEW: New Union-PSCE president urges seminary community to shake off vestiges of past, move into future
by Toya Richards Hill Presbyterian News Service
May 09, 2008
RICHMOND, VA. – Just like Jesus told Lazarus to rise from the dead and come out from the tomb, and just as he commanded the onlookers to tear away the cloths that marked Lazarus as dead, so too did the Rev. Brian K. Blount...
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PDA earmarks $100,000 to aid Myanmar relief
by Evan Silverstein and Jerry L. Van Marter Presbyterian News Service
May 08, 2008
LOUISVILLE — Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) has committed $100,000 in emergency assistance to aid survivors of last week’s devastating cyclone in Myanmar, the worst disaster the country has suffered in years.
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GA committee leadership announced; 68 leaders come from 56 presbyteries
by Jerry L. Van Marter Presbyterian News Service
May 07, 2008
LOUISVILLE — The Office of the General Assembly (OGA) has announced the committee leadership for the 218th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in San Jose,CA, June 21-28.
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Mississippi Presbytery and partners dedicate 22 new houses along storm-tossed Gulf Coast
by Evan Silverstein
May 06, 2008
LOUISVILLE — As rebuilding along the Mississippi Gulf Coast continues nearly three years after Hurricane Katrina, the Presbytery of Mississippi on May 2 dedicated 22 new houses it built with help from a cadre of partners.
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York stepping down as initiative director
May 06, 2008
(PNS) After four years of service with the Mission Initiative: Joining Hearts & Hands (MIJHH), David York has stepped down as director effective April 18 as the campaign comes to a close.
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Form of Government Report choices face General Assembly
by Leslie Scanlon Outlook national reporter
May 05, 2008 (Issue 190-15)
The 2008 General Assembly in June definitely will be asked to make a choice: take on the report of the Form of Government Task Force now, or put it off for two years, to give the church more time to sift through what the task force is recommending.
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Facing off on FOG: Bolbach and Berkley debate the proposed Form of Government
May 05, 2008 (Issue 190-15)
Fittingly, a debate on a proposal to change the denomination’s constitution was held in the nation’s capital on April 6 when National Church hosted a debate on the subject of the recommendations of the New Form of Government Task Force.
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United Methodist Church shuns calls for Israel divestment
by Chris Herlinger
May 05, 2008
(ENI)--The United Methodist Church, one of the largest Protestant denominations in the United States, has rejected proposals for divestment measures that would have applied pressure on Israel for its occupation of Palestinian territories.
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Hunger Program allocates $214,000 to 39 groups for community help
by Evan Silverstein
May 05, 2008
LOUISVILLE — The Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP) ] in partnership with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Small Church and Community Ministry office recently allocated $214,000 to 39 congregation-based community organizations (CBCOs) in urban and rural areas across the country.
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