Growth surge at Marion's First United Methodist Church
The Rev. Mark Tuttle says a revival at First United Methodist Church in Marion defies national trends. Attendance rose from 450 to about 850 weekly in five months as new services, expanded choirs, youth programs, a Sunday radio program, and a Nashville consultant reshape outreach and spirituality.
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Campaign for Children Launched by Catholic Bishops
On Epiphany, Jan 6, U S Roman Catholic bishops urged a renewed focus on children. Bishop James Malone said the effort seeks to discover Christ in vulnerable children and push policies to protect and support families and kids in need. The National Council of Churches and other groups backed the call, praising the UN Rights of the Child convention.
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Study Finds Moral Obligation Drives Jewish Philanthropy
A research project on Jewish attitudes and behavior toward giving shows that the primary motive for contributing to Jewish organizations is a sense of moral religious obligation.
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