Quakers Face Challenge of New Age in Rural America
In Whittier and Cedar Rapids Quakers adapt to urban growth and changing times. The Whittier meeting ages, attendance shrinks, while Cedar Rapids attracts younger families and a more pastoral worship approach. Leaders emphasize living Jesus teachings amid global concerns and dwindling rural support.
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Religious Society of Friends
Quakers
England
America
Whittier
Cedar Rapids
Martha Hampton
Tom Palmer
D Ave
Palmer
Richard Plasencia
Lynbrook
Whittier Meetinghouse
Ordination and concerts mark weekend in Cedar Rapids area
Julie Dennison of Cedar Rapids will be ordained at St Stephen s Lutheran Church with Rev Karen Bockelman preaching. David Dennison leads the service with Rev Nancy DeVries assisting. Robins Church of the Brethren from Davenport performs at Robins Church. Roberts events include a Taiwan mission talk by Rev Ralph Jones at Good Shepherd Lutheran and a Marion Christian Church revival with Rev Earl Bowers. A First Lutheran High School Choir homecoming concert and a Unity Center prayer workshop feature local churches and guest speakers in a busy weekend in Cedar Rapids and nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Dennison
Cedar Rapids
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church
31St St. SE
St. Stephen’s
David
University of Iowa
First Presbyterian Church
Karen Bockelman
Luther College
David Dennison
Nancy DeVries
First Presbyterian
Robins
Davenport
Robins Church of the Brethren
Ralph Jones
Taiwan
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
42Nd St. NE
Wisconsin Lutheran Synod
Jones
Bonnie
Earl Bowers
Disciples of Christ
Marion Christian Church
McGowan Blvd
Marion
Bowers
Betty
Canada
Australia
First Lutheran Church High School
Third Ave
St. Mary’s Church
Dubuque
Jean Kelzenberg
E Ave
Iowa City
Bever Park
Teaneck
N.J
Abdu’l-Baha
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Lonnie
Hampton
She
Helen Mamula
Elmhurst Dr. NE
Mamula
Nancy Fitzgerald Whittier
Carson Hoge
Nellie Asherton
Stanley Asherton
Albert Standing
Mary Mendenhall
Mabel Watson
Howard Hampton
Reva Hampton
Mission Festival
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Norita Lundgren
Ruth Carlson
Hypatia Hasbrouck
Kansas City
Unity Center
Blairs Ferry Rd
Trinity Lutheran Church
First Ave
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Eighth St. SE
Fort Madison
Corinthian White Coats
Waterloo
Maple Street
Des Moines
Union Missionary Baptist Church
Kids’ Crusade
Watters
Twila
Paris
Twila Paris
Nashville
Tenn
First Assembly of God
Solid Rock Productions
Jesus Christ
Iowa
S Free TV
Magnavoxe
Hall's
Collins Road
N.E
Ron Comfort
Friendship Baptist Church
Boyson Rd
Galilee Baptist Church
Gone Light Baptist Church
Faith Ind. Baptist Church
Good News Baptist Church
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