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ChristianPost |
10:21am PST |
Mercy Ships to Launch Largest Charity Hospital Ship |
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Summary: A global charity operating a growing fleet of hospital ships will soon launch its newest "Africa Mercy" ship, which is expected to double the number of medical beneficiaries than it is currently serving.
Slated to go active in April off the Po |
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Theophiles |
10:08am PST |
2 of 5 candidates for California bishop are gay |
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Summary: "Two openly gay priests are candidates to become bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of California and the election of either would worsen the rift over homosexuality in the bitterly divided church." |
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Theophiles |
10:08am PST |
Interview with David F. Wells, author of Above All Earthly Pow'rs |
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Summary: From Eerdmans.com:
1. You open the book with a description of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. How do you see these terror attacks affecting the church in the postmodern world?
David Wells: [...] I think actually that it was a moment of emba |
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Theophiles |
10:08am PST |
Retreat lets women see religious path |
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Summary: From the Detroit Free Press:Amid a flurry of white habits and black veils, Candice Kassab's Chanel earrings sparkled in Sunday's mid-morning sun. The Birmingham Groves junior's jeans and long ponytail fit in among the dozens of mini-tees and thumb rings w |
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Theophiles |
10:08am PST |
US to end funding of abstinence program |
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Summary: From the Boston Globe:
The federal government yesterday agreed to end funding of a controversial abstinence education program that critics said also unconstitutionally promoted religion.
The American Civil Liberties Union announced the decision as part |
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Theophiles |
10:08am PST |
Spiritual adviser seeks harmony of faith and work |
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Summary: Kristin Evenson had spent 18 years at the Fallon advertising firm and was a highly paid account director for clients including Nordstrom and Holiday Inn Express when she had an epiphany in 2003.
"God said to quit the job and jump off of this cliff," said |
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ChristianPost |
7:58am PST |
United Methodists Join Creation Care Challenge |
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Summary: United Methodists are joining the call for environmental stewardship with a series of training events, workshops, and retreats that are set to launch in April.
"In a time when many are complacent about the environment, a new emphasis can assist . |
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ChristianPost |
7:44am PST |
Katrina Donations Nearly Depleted; Much Aid Still Needed |
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Summary: Record donations collected by charities in response to last year's hurricane disasters are two-thirds depleted, according to a survey by The Washington Post. And while aid money raised by nonprofit organizations was the largest response in U.S. history, |
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ChristianPost |
6:43am PST |
Churchgoers Rattled, Resolute After Sunday Service Shooting |
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Summary: Churchgoers at Zion Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit were rattled but resolute in moving forward after the fatal shooting of one of their members during a service on Sunday, the result of an apparent domestic dispute.
"The sanctity of our . |
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ChristianToday |
2:42am PST |
YMCA Opens Photo Exhibition for Youth in London
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Summary: See It Like It Is a nationwide photographic exhibit project will kick off March 9 and run until March 12 |
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ChristianToday |
2:38am PST |
Anglican Women Play Part at Key UN Gathering
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Summary: Anglican women from across the world are gathered in New York to take part in the 50th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women UNCSW meeting |
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ChristianToday |
2:32am PST |
Church Head Offers Message of Hope in Sudan Peace Visit |
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Summary:
The spiritual head of the worldwide Anglican Communion Dr Rowan Williams has arrived in Sudan following
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ChristianToday |
1:08am PST |
Christian Aid Seeks to Aid Famine in Burundi |
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Summary: Due to food shortages in the northern provinces of Burundi 130 tonnes of bean seed will be sent to 10000 families |
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ChristianToday |
12:52am PST |
Indian Christians Face More Persecution than Ever |
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Summary: Christians in India are facing more persecution now than any other time in their history |
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ChristianToday |
12:50am PST |
Canadian Church Called to Cover Urgent Staff Crises |
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Summary: Churches across the world are looking to the Anglican Church in Canada to cover over their staffing crises |
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ChristianToday |
12:47am PST |
KSS Campaigners Continue to Fight for Sunday |
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Summary: Keep Sunday Special Campaigners are hopeful a fresh examination over the impact of Sunday trading on the family will prevent an extension of largestore trading |
