Christians unite in crusade for freedoms
A new trans denominational group named Freedom of Faith: A Christian Committee for Religious Rights forms in New York to defend religious liberties amid what leaders call rising global and U S restrictions. Prominent church figures pledge a national network to document victims and press for action in cases from the Soviet Union to Argentina and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.S
Soviet Union
Argentina
Philippines
South Korea
Top Offi
Priestly leaders unify for religious rights network
Denominational executives from major Christian branches back a new religious rights network. Agencies pledge funds and local congregations are urged to join, forming a clearinghouse to share case information and create prayer and action groups in churches nationwide. Parishes should highlight specific rights cases during Sunday services to become paired units.
Religious Rights Ties Global Violations Across Nations
This week’s newsletter urges support for religious liberty campaigns abroad and at home. It cites oppression in Africa, the Soviet Union, South America, China, and Southeast Asia, plus IRS rulings curbing religious activities. It lists Horovitz village in Ukraine, Shelkov arrest in the USSR, Jehovah’s Witnesses bans in Argentina, Soviet and Argentine pressures, and arrests of ministers in South Korea.
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Africa
Soviet Union
South America
China
Southeast Asia
United States
Ice
Horovitz
Ukraine
U.S.S.R
Vladimir Shelkov
Free Adventists
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Argentina
South Korea
Philippines
New Year Watch Night Services Across Area Churches
Area churches plan New Year weekend celebrations and Watch Night services with films, communions, and special music. Participating churches include Christian and Missionary at 1622 42nd St NE and Congregations such as Immanuel at 1900 F Ave NW and Our Savior's at 3634 First Ave NE, among others.
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42Nd St. NE
Merrill Womach
Immanuel
F Ave. NW
Billy Graham
Carrie
Twin Pines
Concordia
Johnson Ave
Our Savior
First Ave
Peace
33Rd Ave
Zion
Hwy
Willman Street
Hiawatha
Ave. NW
Hillside Wesleyan
Kenwood Park United
33Rd St
Salem United
Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Daniel Miller
Genesis 2 intro course at Mercy Spiritual Center
Mercy Spiritual Center in Cedar Rapids offers an introductory session for Genesis 2 an adult education program beginning Jan 23 with a 9 30 a m session an evening option may follow if demand exists and attendance is not required for entry. Further information by writing or calling 366 3638.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Spiritual Center
Prairie Drive
St. Patrick's School
First Ave. NW
Bob and Mary Waterhouse
Terry and
Mary Anne Baldridge
New Taiwan foreign minister named by Kuomintang
The Kuomintang Central Committee names Tsiang Yien-si, Taiwan's presidential secretary, as the new foreign minister replacing Shen Chang-huan who resigned after the United States said it would recognize Beijing and sever ties with Taipei on January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taipei
Taiwan
Kuomintang Central Committee
Tsiang Yien-si
Shen Chang-huan
United States
Peking
Family 'tied' together creates Last Supper wall hanging
The Robert Nelson family of Clermont crafts a 64 by 10 foot latch hook wall hanging of The Last Supper using 104000 yarn lengths. Begun in 1977 and completed in 1978, the 35 pound piece traveled to West Clermont Church Prairie City and Elgin Lutheran Church. They seek church requests to display the artwork as a shared legacy.
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Clermont
Robert Nelson
Nelson
Nancy
Mary
John
Nelsons
Mag
West Clermont
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