Mennonites: Refugees seek toleration and faith spread
Del Epp, pastor of Cedar Rapids Mennonite Fellowship, traces the Mennonites from Switzerland to the United States in 1683 and notes their mobility, language shifts, pacifist stance in wars, and ongoing transition toward urban congregations while distinguishing Mennonites from Amish and Hutterites.
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del Epp
Cedar Rapids
Switzerland
Germany
Austria
Moravia
France
Netherlands
Epp
Vietnam
Pleiku
Cedar Rapids Mennonite Fellowship
Mennonite
Roving Christian Leaders Speak at Marion Churches
Message Center highlights speaking events across churches in Marion and nearby towns. Mickey Walker discusses Islam at Faith Bible Church Robins. Rev. Bob DeWeese preaches at First Church of the Open Bible Marion. Bentons quartet performs at Sharon United Methodist.
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Mickey Walker
Operation Mobilization
Faith Bible Church
Robins
Walker
Iran
India
Nepal
Turkey
Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association
Bob DeWeese
First Church of the Open Bible
1911
E Ave
DeWeese
Tulsa
Okla
Bentons
Sharon United Methodist Church
18Th Avenue
Ninth Street
Cedar Rapids
Aglow
Coe College
Gage Student Union
Longbranch
Robert Wendel
Grandview Avenue United Methodist Church
Dubuque
Reserva
Pioneer of the
First Church OF the
Open Bible
Hope Lutheran Church Names Interim Vice Pastor
Hope Lutheran Church at 2736 Bowling St. SW announces Dr. David Belgum of Iowa City will serve as vice pastor until a permanent pastor is called. He joins the congregation to lead worship and assist in pastoral duties.
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Epp
Asbury Lane
Iowa City
Kalona
Wellman
Wayland
Menno Simons
Jacob Ammann
Haralan Popov
Grace Baptist Church
S. 15Th St
Marion
Bulgaria
Evangelism
Thomas D. Collins
St. Raphael
Dubuque
St. Joseph's Church
14Th Street
Brockman Avenue
Collins
Thomas Collins
Route 2
Hope Lutheran Church
Bowling St
David Belgum
Constance May Earns Theological Equivalency in Dubuque
Constance A. May of Martelle received a master of theology equivalency during commencement ceremonies Thursday at Aquinas Institute of Theology in Dubuque. The event marks a significant step in her religious studies and recognizes advanced theological coursework.
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Constance A. May of
Martelle
Aquinas Institute of Theology
Dubuque
Yiddish Language Urged in Reform Worship
Rabbi Alexander M. Schindler, head of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, urged incorporating Yiddish songs and prayers into Reform worship to preserve the language. Speaking to the World Congress of Polish Jews in Tel Aviv, he called Yiddish sacred to Polish Jewish heritage and said it must not be forgotten.
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Belgium
Holland
Epp
Danzig
Prussia
Poland
Ukraine
U.S
Nebraska
New York
Reform Judaism
Alexander M. Schindler
The
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
Schindler
World Congress of
Tel Aviv
Israel
Holocaust survivors speak out at Cornell mini conference
Eight area residents recount lives altered by the Nazi era at Cornell College in Mount Vernon during the Holocaust and Aftermath: The Survivors Among Us. The 3 p.m. session features a documentary, survivor stories, and expert discussions led by local and Cedar Rapids figures.
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Mount Vernon
Cornell College
Palisades
Cornell Commons
Robert Durach
Temple Judah
Cedar Rapids
Cornell
Christine Hamilton
Fred Rogers
Germany
Frank Gilbert
Poland
Julian Bern
Lithuania
Eric Kollman
Austria
Walter Leopold
United Methodist Membership Drops Across a Decade
The United Methodist Church reports 9.7 million members, down about 53 000 from last year in a 5.5 percent drop, the smallest decline in a ten year span. The trend has persisted for a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston, Ill
United Methodist Statistical Office
Indian anti conversion bill provokes church fears in US
UPI reports Indian lawmakers consider a bill forbidding inducement to convert. Christian leaders warn terms like force and fraudulent redefine evangelism, risking religious rights. Arunachal Pradesh has enacted similar measures, churches reportedly demolished. Mother Teresa opposes the bill.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
India
Clement Thomas
Methodist Church
Asia
United States
Thomas
Freedom of Faith
Arunachal Pradesh
Mother Theresa
Calcutta
Desai
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Soviet Union
Pennsylvania
Kirkwood Community College
Zurich
Brethren
Family Quartet
Holy Ghost Musical
Redemption Missionary Baptist Church
Second St. SW
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
21St St. NE
Navy
Jay Hoppus
Stanley and
Hazleton United Methodist
Oelwein United Methodist Church
U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps
Newport
R.I
Port Hueneme
Calif
Guam
Yokosuka
Japan
Diego Garcia
Indian Ocean
Hoppus
Naval Reserve
Ascension Lutheran Church
Grand Avenue
S. 22Nd Street
George Ford
Winona Lake
Ind
Stewardship Evangelism Foundation
Toddville Free
May
Aquinas
Great Britain
Antioch Church of Christ
Marion Ymca
31St Street
10Th Avenue
Ben Alexander
Hope
Lucy Steinitz
School of Social Work
University of Chicago
United Methodist
Supreme Court
Abe Fortas
E. Ave. N.W
Neal
Gail
Fay Sims
Scenic and Sos
Nashville Gospel Singing Group
Robert F. DeWeese
Oral Roberts Ministry
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