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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1979
Page
8
Eight Lutheran young adults from New Visions II anchored ties between Cedar Rapids churches and international mission work. They plan a six month stint with missionaries in New Zealand and New Guinea after raising funds and conducting local youth programs and concerts.
The Cedar Rapids group expresses unity as a family under God and plans mission work with Lutheran missionaries. They anticipate cultural learning in New Zealand during the American summer and navigating language differences and primitive conditions in New Guinea. Members expect spiritual growth, mutual support, and future church careers.
Monsignor George Higgins says churches must recognize employees right to organize to maintain credibility and fair labor practice. He notes many church workers lack representation and supports independent oversight for church union elections after a Supreme Court ruling limited NLRB reach.
The Episcopal Church in New York sent 100000 dollars to assist rehabilitation in Uganda after Idi Amin's overthrow. It is the initial installment of a 250000 dollar pledge from the Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief.
Bishop L David Brown of Des Moines appears for the dedication of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection sanctuary in Marion. The 500000 project seats 360 and follows Easter 1979 cornerstone. Open house follows 2:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday includes a 20th anniversary observance and, at 2 p.m., a recital on the new Allen organ.
The Lutheran Church in America offers professional liability insurance to protect pastors against claims or suits alleging wrongful acts in pastoral counseling. Officials say it reflects a trend toward safeguarding clergy, noting few cases within the denomination but existing suits in other denominations over counseling advice.
The Linn County CROP Committee aims to raise 10,000 for hunger relief with a 10 mile walk at 2 p.m. on Sunday September 30 starting from three locations Marion Alburnett United Methodist Church and Greene Square Park Cedar Rapids. Participants will seek pledges from residents, businesses and groups using special envelopes that track donations and allow designation to Lutheran Relief or Catholic Charities.
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