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14 Jul
2008 Christian Book of the Year Awarded to Audio Bible
Sunday evening, July 13, 2008, Orlando, FL-The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) announced this evening the six category winners of the 2008 Christian Book Awards and the "Christian Book of the Year" during the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS). For the first time in the a... More
14 Jul
Fund Offers Grants to Help Cultivate Call to Christian Ministry Among Young People
"Cultures of Call" grants support local efforts to nurture next generation of church leaders ATLANTA, July 14, 2008 - To help congregations identify and nurture the next generation of leaders for the church, The Fund for Theological Education (FTE) is offering competitive grants ranging from $5,000... More
11 Jul
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to Convene 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress July 13-17
NEW YORK-- The 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will begin this Sunday, July 13, with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at the Saint Sophia Cathedral in Washington, DC. During the service, a special memorial service (Trisagion) will be offered on t... More
11 Jul
World Bishops’ Council (WBC) President Decries Remarks Made by Rev. Jesse Jackson
SPRINGFIELD, MA - July 10, 2008 - In a prepared statement released by WBC President, Archbishop Timothy Paul (pictured), from his U.S. office in Springfield, MA, decries the statements made on Good Morning America by Rev. Jesse Jackson toward the Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama o... More
10 Jul
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly Program Listings for July 11, 2008
** MEDIA ADVISORY ** MEDIA ADVISORY ** MEDIA ADVISORY ** This week's edition of the PBS newsmagazine program RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY (distributed Friday, July 11 at 5 p.m., check local listings) will feature the following reports: * Lourdes 150th Anniversary - Don Kladstrup reports from France... More
8 Jul
Fair Witness Criticizes Revised Methodist Statement
Christians for Fair Witness on the Middle East ("Fair Witness") strongly criticizes a revised statement issued by the United Methodist Church, General Board of Global Ministries ("GBGM") regarding Israel-Palestine: A Mission Study, published last year by the Women's Division. Fair Witness is now esp... More
8 Jul
Hundreds of Worldwide Marriage Encounter couples sign document supporting lifetime commitment
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER National Office 2210 East Highland Avenue, Suite 106 San Bernardino, CA 92404 (909) 863-9963 July 8, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ontario, CA - Over 850 Worldwide Marriage Encounter couples made a strong statement here promising a lifetime commitment to their marriages. Th... More
8 Jul
Songs in the Key of Justice Launches on Catholic Youth Web Site Disciples Now
NEW YORK - Disciples Now (http://disciplesnow.faithstreams.com), an online resource for Catholic teens, has launched a special summer feature called Songs in the Key of Justice, a music and social action microsite. It focuses on issues of advocacy, social justice and the many volunteer service oppor... More
7 Jul
Lilly Endowment Renews Funding for 12th Season of Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
Washington, D.C., July 7, 2008 - Thirteen/WNET New York announced today that Lilly Endowment Inc. has renewed its funding for the 12th season of RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY, the award-winning PBS newsmagazine program hosted by Bob Abernethy. The new season begins September 5 (check local listings).... More
3 Jul
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly Program Listings for July 4, 2008
** MEDIA ADVISORY ** MEDIA ADVISORY ** MEDIA ADVISORY ** This week's edition of the PBS newsmagazine program RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY (distributed Friday, July 4 at 5 p.m., check local listings) will feature the following reports: * 2008 Campaign: What's Appropriate? - Kim Lawton examines the ch... More
