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12 Nov
Companion Book to PBS Documentary Celebrates Legacy of Thomas Merton Forty Years after His Death
Thomas Merton, the Trappist monk and one of the most important spiritual voices of the twentieth century, is celebrated in a new PBS documentary by filmmaker Morgan Atkinson. Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton will air on December 14, 2008, a few days after the fortieth anniversary of Mert... More
11 Nov
Hope for the Heart’s June Hunt Receives 2008 Lilly Reintegration Award
Dallas - November 3, 2008 - HOPE FOR THE HEART, a leading international Christian counseling ministry led by June Hunt, was the first-place recipient of the 2008 Lilly Reintegration Award in the Social Support category. Eli Lilly and Company established the awards 12 years ago to recognize mental he... More
11 Nov
Orthodox Chief Rabbi Meets with Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL - Chief Rabbi of Efrat, Shlomo Riskin, met with Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal for the first time since the Archbishop took the position in June of this year. Rabbi Riskin congratulated the Latin Patriarch on his new appointment and expressed the Jewish community's willing... More
7 Nov
New Contact Information for Religion News Service
The Religion News Service offices are moving on November 8. Please make a note of our new contact information. Our new address will be: Religion News Service 1930 18th Street, NW Suite B2 Washington, DC 20009 Our main phone numbers will remain the same: 202-463-8777 800-767-6781 (toll-free) 202-463-... More
7 Nov
OurPrayer Plans Special Veteran’s Day Observance
Pawling, New York, November 7, 2008 ... OurPrayer, an Outreach Ministry of Guideposts that prays for over 600,000 prayer requests annually, is celebrating Veteran's Day, November 11th by focusing on a special day of prayers for all veterans, military reservists and soldiers on active duty. According... More
6 Nov
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Program Listings for November 7, 2008
** MEDIA ADVISORY ** MEDIA ADVISORY ** MEDIA ADVISORY ** This week's edition of the PBS newsmagazine program RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY #1210 (distributed Friday, November 7 at 5 p.m., check local listings) will include the following reports: * 2008 Campaign: Election Wrap-Up - Bob Abernethy is jo... More
5 Nov
New Contact Information for Religion News Service
Religion News Service is moving its offices on November 8. Please make a note of our new contact information. Our new address will be: Religion News Service 1930 18th Street, NW Suite B2 Washington, DC 20009 Our main phone numbers will remain the same: 202-463-8777 800-767-6781 (toll-free) 202-463-0... More
4 Nov
Thanksgiving Day of Prayer Event Helps Many Through Prayer
Pawling, New York, November 4, 2008 ... OurPrayer, an Outreach Ministry of Guideposts that prays for over 600,000 prayer requests annually, is asking again this year for prayer requests in advance of their Annual Thanksgiving Day of Prayer on Monday, November 24th. "We welcome all to join us as OurP... More
3 Nov
New Teen Adventure Novel Tackles Internet Safety
One of the latest science fiction releases for young adults is intended to deliver more than its promise of a thrilling adventure ride. In ENTER (Neeman House, 2008), there are subtle lessons on deception and entrapment, some of the unfortunate characteristics of the world wide web. More and more te... More
3 Nov
New Book Presents Holistic Approach to Experiencing Jesus
(November 5, 2008, New York) - We experience Jesus of Nazareth on many levels, consciously and subconsciously. And while many of our perceptions are compatible, others may compete and even conflict with one another, our life-long beliefs and established institutions. Husband-and-wife authors Caren G... More
