Ministers Boost Small Town Image In North Linn County
North Linn ministers from Coggon Troy Mills and Walker lead the North Linn Development Committee to attract industry and services to rural Iowa towns. They promote pride improve attitudes recruit employers and note GM plants moving to rural areas as proof small towns can lure investment. The effort includes local churches and area banks and already has three inquiries.
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Troy Mills
Walker
Linn
Coggan
Unity Parish
Ted Coleman
Coleman
Coggon
Linn County
Men of the
North Linn Development Committee
North Linn Area Ministers Association
North Linn
Tim Johnson
Troy Mills Christian Church
the Gazette
General Motors
Tennessee
Missouri
Main Street
Hollywood
Clemens
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
Johnson
Kirkwood Community College
Iowa Development Commission
Mike Oxley
Dmarion
Linn County State Bank
Walker State Bank
Gazette
Linn County Churches Prepare Ecumenical Thanksgiving Services
Numerous Linn County churches plan Thanksgiving services across Marion and Cedar Rapids. St. Joseph's hosts Marion congregations at 7 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Norman Wall and a mass choir. Cedar Rapids multicongregational services include Eden UCC and Trinity UMC at Cedar Christian Church, and a Local Emergency Assistance Fund offering. Other listings cover First Covenant Church, Temple Judah, St. Andrew Lutheran, St. Jude Catholic Church, and several Catholic and Protestant groups with varied times and offerings.
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Linn County
Marion
St. Joseph’s Catholic
14Th Street
Brockman Avenue
Norman Wall
Marion Ministerial Association
Marian Hulin
St. Joseph's
First United Presbyterian
First United Methodist
First Baptist
Marion Christian
Ascension
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Christian Church
Third Ave
Eden United Church of Christ
Trinity United Methodist Church
Glenn Hunt
Eden Church
First Covenant Church
46Th St. NE
Temple Judah
Lindsay Lane SE
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
First Baptist Church of the Brethren
First Christian
First Lutheran
First Presbyterian
St. Mark’s
St. Paul’s
Phillip Schmitt
Immaculate Conception
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Center Point Rd
Noelridge Park Christian
St. Pius X Catholic
Lovely Lane United Methodist
St. Michael’s Episcopal
Hope United Church of Christ
St. Mark’s Lutheran
St. Jude's
Linn Community Food Bank
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Second Ave
Reformed Presbyterian Church
S. 15Th St
Christ Church Presbyterian
First Ave. NW
First Congregational
17Th St. SE
Muslim Community to Celebrate Prophet Muhammad Birthday
The Cedar Rapids Islamic Center hosts a birthday observance with a 5:30 p.m. potluck dinner at 2999 First Ave. SW. Imam Tawil will give a talk on the event’s significance followed by a Sunday school program. Muhammad, born in 571 in Mecca, is honored as the messenger of God.
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Cedar Rapids
Muhammad
Islamic Center
First Ave
Imam Tawil
Mecca
Saudi Arabia
Churches challenge PAC designation ruling in Tennessee
Jackson area churches contest a Madison County Chancery Court decision that designates churches as political action committees requiring financial returns. Thirteen churches had supported Citizens Against Drug Abuse or a liquor referendum and argue their actions were religious moral, not political. They plan appeal to the Tennessee Court of Appeals.
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Jackson, Tenn
Jackson Area
Madison County Chancery Court
Political Action Committees
Tennessee Court of Appeals
National Bible Week Planned By Layman Committee
National Bible Week is set for next week as an interfaith drive led by the Layman's National Bible Committee. The 34 member board includes corporate executives and public officials. The eight day readings span Genesis to Acts with daily paired scriptures.
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National Bible Committee
Speculation on Synod Possibilities From U S Catholic Official
Washington AP notes Catholic writer Russell Shaw outlines three potential paths for the Rome synod opening November 24 to December 8. The options range from a celebratory event honoring Vatican II reforms to a possible new initiative or even a Third Vatican Council, or else two weeks of high level discussion with no immediate outcomes.
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Washington
Rome
U.S
Russell Shaw
Advisers oppose hymnal changes in United Methodist revised text
A poll of 480 grass roots advisers to a hymnal revision committee shows most oppose altering traditional language about God to inclusive forms. Lay and clergy consultants nationwide show willingness to adjust exclusive nouns and pronouns referring to people to inclusive terms.
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Chicago
United Methodist
Sanctuary concept endorsed by Jews
Reform Judaism's Union of American Hebrew Congregations endorsed sanctuary for Central American refugees. It urged its 791 synagogues to offer safe haven to those fleeing persecution, noting legal implications and linking to sanctuary workers on trial in Tucson. The statement parallels a broader church movement with about 260 participating churches. Boris Karloff was born in 1887.
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Los Angeles
Reform Judaism
Central America
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
Tucson
Ariz
U.S
Thanksgiving Concerts and Advent Events Across Iowa
More than 50 performers present sacred American music at First Congregational Church in Waterloo led by Richard P. Hoffman with pieces by Copland and Stravinsky. Separate items include AA based weekend programs at Mercy Spiritual Center, German language worship in Williamsburg, Zion Lutheran dedication at Shellsburg, and Catholic Relief Services clothing drive through Nov. 30. An Advent Festival in Monona features ecumenical activities, crafts, foods, and a Terry Bernstrom concert in Robins.
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First Congregational Church
17Th St
Richard P. Hoffman
Aaron Copland
Igor Stravinsky
Peter J. Wilhovsky
First Congregational
Dan Duggan
Sholtz Medical Center
Waterloo
Alcoholics Anonymous
Mercy Spiritual Center
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Light Shine
al Sweglie Gazette
Linn Churches
Trinity Lutheran Church
Word of God Lutheran Church
Prophet Muhammad
God
Boris Karloff
Williamsburg
Immanuel Lutheran Church of
New
Zion Lutheran
Zion
Bertrand Hinrichs
Barry
Archdiocese of Dubuque
Africa
Gospel Tabernacle
Marion Rd
Mary L. Beets
Esther Chatman
St. Louis
Interdenominational Christian Church of
Iowa City
Voice of Hope of
Paul Beets
Emma Henry
Charlie Chatman
Jonas Nordwall
Carma Lou
Nordwall
Portland
Ore
United States
Australia
Oregon Symphony Orchestra
Rodgers Organic
Monona
The
M-F-L Inter Church Council
M-F-L
Bernstrom
Terry and
Marge Bernstrom
Vinton
Faith Bible Church
Robins
First Lutheran Church
Third Avenue
Iowa
5Th St
Greene Square
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