Gay churches emerge as movement for open acceptance
At a New York conference on the homosexual and the church, about 80 attendees discussed a rising network of independent gay congregations now numbering at least 10 nationwide. Leaders said membership has grown to 600 in eight months, with many seeking a morally neutral stance from mainstream churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cornell
New York
Thomas Maurer
San Francisco
Robert Clement
Manhattan
Robert W. Wood
Newark
N.J
Pope Calls For Discernment In Church Music
Pope Paul VI told 1000 Italian church music experts that church music must avoid slogans and low quality works. He urged discernment in liturgy and said music should unite art and prayer while rejecting wedding marches like Here Comes the Bride. The Vatican renewed its push against what it calls perfumed music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Paul VI
Vatican
Bennis Chosen as UC President to Succeed Langsam
Dr Warren G Bennis 46 will assume the presidency of the University of Cincinnati on September 1 succeeding Dr Walter C Langsam who retires August 31 after 16 years in office Langsam becomes president emeritus Bennis previously served as Buffalo University provost and held vice president roles at SUNY Buffalo and taught and wrote in academia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennis
Buffalo University
The
State University of New York At Buffalo
Presbyterians To Hear Speaker At Scioto Presbyterial Meeting
A top officer of the United Presbyterian Church will be principal speaker for the 12th annual spring meeting of the Scioto Presbyterial in Portsmouth on Friday April 23. The Rev Winburn Thomas PhD of New York City will address the gathering on Blowing in the Wind. He fronts interpretation and stewardship and will discuss ecumenical missions. The 10 am to 3 pm program at Second Presbyterian Church includes a 9 15 am coffee hour and luncheon with reservations. Dr Thomas holds degrees from Oklahoma University McCormick Theological Seminary and Yale and is a member of the Oklahoma bar. He has lectured at denomination seminaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Scioto
Second Presbyterian Church
Eighth and
Waller Streets
Dr. Thomas
Oklahoma University
McCormick Theological Seminary
Yale University
Oklahoma
Dog's Best Friend Is Another Dog
Bellevue officers and Campbell County warden describe a shaggy mongrel protecting a blind German Shepherd found crawling by a creek. The helper dog snarled at rescuers until a diversion allowed removal to a shelter. The injured dog was abandoned and dumped near the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Jim Kane
Campbell County
Wayne Reese
Kane
Reese
Area Mission Rally Slated at East Athens Church of Christ
An area-wide missionary rally announced by Everett Brewer will feature four speakers at 7 30 p m starting April 19 at East Athens Church of Christ. Speakers include Raymond Alber from Emmanuel School of Religion Milligan College Ky Art Marcum Nitro W Va Riley Donica from Kiamichi Mountain Mission Oklahoma and Malcolm Coffey of Mediterranean Christian Mission Bari Italy. Dr David Eubanks president of Johnson Bible College will speak April 23 at Beverly Church of Christ Kimberly Heights Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Athens
Italy
David Eubanks
Johnson Bible College
Kimberly Heights
Tenn
Beverly Church
Missionary Conference Planned at Coolville Church
A missionary conference is planned at the Coolville United Methodist Church from April 18 to 25. Speakers include Ray Husted of Burundi Africa Lois Henry from Honduras Central America and the Dominican Republic West Indies Levon Shawn founder of Halfway House Milton McColley and John Tipton with sessions at Coolville Torch Decatur Hockingport and Coolville again for closing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Rabbis Decree Jewish Law Invalidates Mixed Marriages
The Rabbinical Court of the Associated Synagogues of Massachusetts rules that a marriage between a Jew and a non Jew is invalid under Jewish law even if officiated by a rabbi. It calls for expulsion of rabbis who perform such unions and rejects using marriage to pursue conversions.
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Boston
Rabbinical Court of the Associated Synagogues of
Massachusetts
Wide listing of Athens area church services and schedules
A dense catalog lists many churches in Athens and surrounding towns with Sunday schools worship times and midweek services. It covers Catholic Episcopal Lutheran Baptist Methodist Pentecostal and many independent congregations detailing weekly hours for services prayer meetings and youth activities across dozens of parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan
Wesleyan Methodist
Pilgrim Holliness
Angels Ridge
Kenny
Athens
Grace Wesleyan
Oak Grove
New Marshfield
White's Chapel
Athens Local Businesses and Services Directory Ad Page
A dense list of Athens Ohio area businesses and services including banks, car dealers, repair shops, restaurants, and utilities with contact numbers and addresses. The page highlights storefronts such as Athens Tile & Marble, Hocking Valley Bank, Jones Buick Cadillac, Kentuck y Fried Chicken, McDonalds, and many others along W. Union, East State, Court, and surrounding streets.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congregation For
Church of
Scioto Unit
Apostolic Apostolic Lighthouse
Apostolic Faith
Baptist Albany
Word of Life Bible Club
Lower Plains Free
Mt. Zion
Rolling Hills
Training Union
South Canaan
Vanderhoot Coalville
State Street Free Will
Chris the King Pearish
Christian First
Hocking Valley
Trimble Suna
Millfield
Chauncey
Christian Science First
Church OF Christ Airline
Hooper Ridge
Lancaster St
Church OF God Coolville First
Church OF God OF Prophecy
Albany
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
United Campus
N. College
Jehovah's Witnesses Athens
Minist
Glouster
Hillel House
Mill St
Latter Day Saints
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Day
Saints
All Galbreath Chapel
Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of the Lds—The Plains
Lutheran Christ Clutheran
Echool
Alexander
Athens — Church School For Children
Docnville Chapel
Nelsonville
New England
United Methodist
Snowville
Pearl Chapel
Bethel
Troy Two
Central Avenue
Chesterhill
Amesville
Sharpsburg
Chesterhilley
Clark's Chapel
Athens — Church
Youth Fellowship
Poston
Trimble
Graham Chapel
Guysville
Canaanville
Sundey
Cha — Bates Chapel
E.m
Union
Lottridge Eub
McDougal
Reedsville
Joppa
Long Bottom
Tuppers Plains
Richland
the Plains
Coonville Mission
Salvation Army
Ladies Home League
Federal Valley
Wilson Chapel
Sand Rock
Grace Grethren Coolville
Free Methodist
Strouds Run
Troy Bethany Frost
Unitarian Fellowship
Longview Heights
Ad Religious Society of Friends
Quakers
Galbreath Chopel
Church
God's Church
Keister Advertising Service
Inaiy
American Bible Society
Isaiah Mark
Athens and
Athens County Ministers Association
Abex Corporation Engineered Products Division
Athens, Ohio
Athens County Savings & Loan CO
Athens Tile & Marble
W. Union
Litton Industries
Ohio
Columbus
Ohio Electric Company
C & C Plumbing & Heating
Baker Road
House OF Glamour
Lakeview Center
Logan Federal Savings & Loan Assn
W. State
Cunningham Music Center
Richland Ave
Dial
Dairy Isle Snack Shop
Dover Cleaners & Laundromat
Chauncey, Ohio
Hawk’s Cycle Sales, Inc
Bob Hess
Nelsonville, Inc
Chevrolet
Fayette St
Hocking Valley Bank
S. Court St
Stimson
Marting’s
Mason Appliance
Westinghouse & Rca
Mathews Oil Company
Goodyear
W. Union St
McDonald’s Restaurant
Pharmacy
Athens Medical Bldg
Diol
Ohio University Inn
Page Chevy-Olds
Singer Sales & Service
Huffman Transportation Service
Parkette Drive-In
Local & Long
Union Dial
E. State St
Buick
Cadillac
Opel
Raybuck Motors, Inc
Lincoln — Mercury
American Motors
N. Court St
Athens County Farm Bureau
Robert's Men's Store
Southeastern Ohio
Logan
Corner Court and Union Streets
Slater Brothers
White Motors
Stanley's Shoe Store
S. Court Street
Steppes
Beauty
Sunset Motel
Eugene Workman
Samuel Workman
AAA
U. S
Athens Plaza
van Dyke’s Buckeye Cafeteria
Columbus Rd
Volkswagen Specialists
Myrl Coakley
Electric Heating & Insulation
Coolville, Ohio
Bob
Bolens— Lown Boy
E. Carpenter & State Sts
Wolfe Furniture
T.V. Shop
Motorola Quasar
F. W. Woolworth CO
Most Complete Dept
Dailey Tractor Sales
Ford Tractor Sales & Service
U.S
Col. Sanders
Athens Car Wash
Columbus Road
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