Bleak outlook for Jews in Iran and Ethiopia
A Manhattan gathering at Congregation B nai Jeshurun highlights worsening dangers for Jews in Iran and Ethiopia. Ethiopian Falashas face violence, enslavement, and exile as Israel becomes their hope, while Iranian Jews endure anti Jewish threats and a push toward a theocratic state under Khomeini, with some fleeing and others seeking safety in larger cities.
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New York
Iran
Ethiopia
Manhattan
B’ai Jeshurun
William Berkowitz
Beta Israel
House of Israel
Solomon
Sheba
Ayatollah Khomeini
U.S
Ayatollah
Israel
Menningers Awarded United Presbyterians Honor
Dallas AP reports noted psychiatrist Karl A Menninger and his wife Jeanetta are named recipients of the John Park Lee award for lives of exemplary Christian service. Menninger heads the Menninger Foundation of Topeka Kansas and is a United Presbyterian. The award is presented by the denomination s Health Education and Welfare Association.
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Dallas
Karl A. Menninger
Jeanetta
John Park Lee
United Presbyterians
Menninger
Menninger Foundation
Topeka
Kan
United Presbyterian
Health, Education and Welfare Association
Retired Life urged as balanced spiritual path by pastor
Dr. Elmer J. Hjortland of Sun City Arizona led a Cedar Rapids two day conference on spiritual resources for retirement age and beyond. He urged balanced living linking body mind and soul and said humor is essential. He will appear on KCRG Radio and Channel 9 TV in mid March.
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Tom Merryman
Elmer J. Hjortland
Sun City
Ariz
Cedar Rapids
Hjortland
American Lutheran Church
Minneapolis
First Lutheran Church
Stringfellow Barr
Dr. Hjortland
Jesus
Stoughton
Wis
St. Olaf College
Lutheran Theological Seminary
St. Paul
Union Theological Seminary
New York City
William James
KCRG
Channel 9
Composer Peloquin Aims Livelier Catholic Mass
Providence based composer conductor and founder Alexander Peloquin says he will blend jazz blues and various traditions to enliven Mass while preserving Christ’s message. He cites Gloria of the Bells as groundbreaking English Mass and notes ongoing work with his chorale and at Boston College.
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Providence
R.I
UPI
Alexander Peloquin
Liturgy Magazine
Peloquin
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
Peloquin Chorale
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Maurice Ravel
Boston College
Belleville
Ill
Lenten program and community talks fill March schedule
The Metropolitan Office of Catholic Education offers a six week Lenten program at Mercy Spiritual Center starting March 4 with Sunday 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday 9:30 a.m. sessions directed by Joel Goran. Other events include Charles W. Ferris speaking at First Church of Christ, Scientist and Carole Harper at an Iowa City luncheon, with additional talks by Esther Anderson and Ruth Hall and an arts exhibit at First Lutheran Church.
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Metropolitan Office of Catholic Education
Mercy Spiritual Center
Fifth St. SE
Joel Goran
Charles W. Ferris
Minneapolis
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Second Ave
Carole Harper
Davenport
Iowa City
Agron
Highway 218
Rosemarie
Mary
Esther Anderson
Seventh Ave
Youth For Christ Ladies’ Fellowship
Edgewood Baptist Church
E Avenue
Edgewood Road
Sam Blackford
Bernie Schmelz
UFC
Campus Life
First Lutheran Church
Third Ave
Churches mark start of Lent in Cedar Rapids and Marion
Five churches announce Ash Wednesday services to begin Lent, with varied times and prayers. Ascension Lutheran at Marion hosts noon and 7 30 pm services with communion and a performance by Ascension Prime Time Players. Bethany Lutheran offers 6 30 am and 9 30 am brief praying services. Faith Lutheran holds a 7 pm service. St. Michael s Episcopal lists 6 30 am 11 30 am and 6 pm eucharist and ashes with confessions 4 30 5 30 pm. Trinity United Methodist opens Lent with a 9 30 am breakfast as Judy Locke speaks, with nursery services.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Ascension Lutheran Church
Grand Ave
Ascension
Bethany Lutheran Church
Forest Drive
Faith Lutheran Church
Eighth Ave
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
40Th St
Trinity United Methodist Church
Third Avenue
Fifth Street
Lord
Judy Locke
St. Luke’s Hospital
Road Reports for Iowa Highways and Area Contacts
Road numbers listed for up-to-date highway conditions across Iowa. Area code 319 Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls Davenport Maquoketa Belmond Des Moines Fairfield Fort Dodge Mason City Atlantic Denison Storm Lake with respective phone lines.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Falls
Davenport
Maquoketa
Belmond
Des Moines
Fairfield
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Atlantic
Denison
Storm Lake
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Berkshire, Mass
Christian Science Talk
Cedar Hills Community Reformed Church
Gordon Ave
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Pella
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Roseville
Minn
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Calvary
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Squaw Creek
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School of Religion
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Nauvoo
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Nauvoo, Ill
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Utah
Darla Ring
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
27Th St
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St. John’s College
Winfield
Philippines
Baptist General Conference
South Africa
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Federated Church In
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Evangelical Alliance Mission
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Old Marion Road
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