Pastors Swap Pulpits for Day of Unity
The pastors of five downtown churches will swap pulpits Sunday for the Day of Commitment to Christian Unity. The event aims to showcase ecumenical cooperation and resolve local religious tensions.
12 Jan 2006
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 2006
Page
1
The pastors of five downtown churches will swap pulpits Sunday for the Day of Commitment to Christian Unity. The event aims to showcase ecumenical cooperation and resolve local religious tensions.
A note mentions The Chronicles of Narnia The Last Battle by C S Lewis amid a brief item captioning "50 AREA DEATHS" suggesting a list or summary of fatalities linked to recent events. no further context or details are provided.
Preliminary toxicology released by the State Law Enforcement Division found no drugs or alcohol in the bodies of Terrell Gunner and Ryker Young. Aiken County Deputy Coroner Jeff Smith said the coroner’s office expects full findings next week. The boys were found dead at Terry Young’s North Augusta home after an apparent asphyxiation and suicide.
Severe weather liaison Mark Malsick notes temperatures 10 to 12 degrees above normal for January in South Carolina with highs around 70 and lows near 33. He cites a 1949 January 11 high record of 81 and says the trend is within normal winter variation with a forecast for fairly normal winter weather.
A children's funeral took place at First Baptist Church of North Augusta. A single coffin rested before about 20 bouquets in the service, reflecting a somber community observance.
Campaign finance reports filed with the South Carolina Ethics Commission show Gov. Mark Sanford leading in funds raised with over 4.6 million. Sen. Tommy Moore reports 818667.15, and rival Democrat Frank Willis lists 904066.92. Republican Oscar Lovelace reports 163002.05. Donor details are available online at www.sc.gov via the Campaign Finance Reporting link.
Governor Mark Sanford holds a large early lead with $904,066 raised, far above rival Sen Moore at $818,667 and $163,002 by a third candidate. Funds disclosure is posted online under the 2003 campaign finance reform act as the state moves toward an open electronic filing system highlighted by Ethics Commission Director Herb Hayden.
Leadership Aiken County 2005 2006 class chose Aiken County Help Line 211 as their project proposing a public private partnership to fund the information line. The 26 member task force presented to County Council noting the service supports a growing population and Graniteville disaster relief efforts.
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