Community group forms across faiths in Linn County
An interfaith civic effort grows from a task force of First Christian Church to a 43 member steering group in Linn County. It aims to mobilize neighborhoods to address tenant issues discrimination health job access and more by creating an independent community organization. Representatives from 30 organizations including four Disciples of Christ churches Temple Judah and First Luther are involved.
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Linn County
First Christian (Disciples of Christ) Church
Third Ave. SE
Nancy Hakill
John Else
Ers
Church Board
Disciple of Christ Churches
Temple Judah
First Luther
Disciples of Christ
First Lutheran
Noelridge Park
Chapel Society
First Presbyterian Church
Butions
YWCA
Bill Grace
Minneapolis
Center For Urban Encounter
First Christian Church
Allin
General Convention
Venture In Mission
Community coalition forms to address Linn County issues
A steering committee with 43 members from religi on groups and colleges in Linn County aims to organize five task forces to educate and mobilize residents for policy changes benefiting low income and minority communities. They plan to hire a professional organizer by May and meet at the YWCA, with initial funding from church grants totaling 5 800.
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Linn County
Else
May
Local Faith and Youth Awards Highlight Sunday Programs
David A. Shindoll will receive the Pro Deo Et Patria Scouting Award at St. Mark's Lutheran Church during the 11 am service. Marion High School sophomore also to earn Eagle Scout in February. A series of Francis Schaeffer films begins at First Covenant Church at 9:30 am. Various church events follow, including films Shiokari Pass, lectures by Rabbi Durach, and youth ministry announcements across multiple congregations.
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David A. Shindoll
Arden
Nancy Shindoll
First Avenue
Marion
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
21St St
Marion High School
First Covenant Church
25Th St. NE
Francis Schaeffer
Shiokari Pass
First Baptist Church of the Brethren
12Th St. SE
World Wide Pictures
Episcopalians face schism as dissent grows
The Episcopal Church confronts possible breakaway moves as groups protest female ordination and other changes. About 3,400 left in 1977, while 13 parishes withdrew and 18 withheld funds, with 32 clergy under investigation amid property disputes and potential new Anglican alignment in North America.
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Washington
Episcopal Church
United States
Southern Presbyterian
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
Anglican Church
North America
Denver
Colo
World Religion Day observed by Cedar Rapids Baha'is
The Baha'i Community of Cedar Rapids marks the 29th World Religion Day with a 2 p.m. public meeting at Kirkwood Community College Iowa Hall featuring speakers from several faiths including Rabbi Portman and Sister Gloria Rivera. Organizers invite people of all faiths to attend and reflect on unity in diversity.
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Robert Durach
Temple Judah
Kirkwood Community College
Gloria Rivera
John Burke
Word of God Institute
Washington, D.C
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Hall
National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is
United States
Baha’is
Rabbi Portman
Iowa City
Allen VanCleve
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Claudia
Persia
Haus kins Family Singers Reach Number Corrected
The Gazette corrects the contact number for the Haus kins Family Singers. The proper number to reach the gospel trio is 377-8934. We regret any inconvenience caused.
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Hauskins
The
Gazette
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