Santa speaks on Christmas materialism and God role
AP Religion writer George W. Cornell reports Santa Claus in a fictional interview at the North Pole workshop. Santa decries commercialism, defends his image, and urges parents to introduce children to a mature idea of God while emphasizing giving and affection.
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Santa Claus
North Pole
U. S
God
Santa
St. Nicholas
Father Christmas
Kris Kringle
Christchild
James Brieg
Easter Bunny
Christmas Turkeys Delivered by Mystery Santa in Salina
In Salina residents report a Santa Claus figure delivering 12 to 13 pound turkeys to each home for the third year. Donor identity remains secret though neighbors suspect Safeway involvement. Women recall their surprise and joy as the gifts arrive with a cheerful greeting.
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Carol Mills
Salina
Santa’ Claus
Santa
Dean Somers
Santa Claus
Margaret Hapes
Hapes
Somers
Safeway
Traveling Bible Teacher to Speak at Calvary Assembly Church
John David Vanley, a Liberal based traveling Bible teacher and singer songwriter, will appear at Calvary Assembly Church Sunday with services at 10 45 a m and 6 p m. He co authored In the Shadow of Gomer, reflecting on promiscuity and adultery in modern society and combines teaching with contemporary song.
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John David Vanley
Liberal
Calvary Assembly Church
Vanley
Mary
Campus Drive
Gomer
First United Methodist Church
Catholics rise to record in 98th Congress
The 98th Congress reaches a record 142 Roman Catholic members with gains of six electees in November. Protestants overall decline while United Methodists hold 73 seats, closing the gap with Catholics. First United Methodist Church and Clothing Center notice closures for New Year holidays.
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Albert J. Menendez
United Methodists
Episcopalians
First United Methodist Church
New York
U.S
Lutheran Church Moves Headquarters to Kirkwood
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod shifts 300 headquarters staff from downtown St Louis to a new four story 127000 square foot building at I 44 and Linbergh Boulevard in Kirkwood. Movers begin vacating Thursday with staff reporting Monday to the new offices after 20 months of construction.
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ST. Louis
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
Kirkwood
Interstate 44
Linbergh Boulevard
Clerical Workers Vote to Join UAW for Global Ministries
Clerical staff at the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries voted 133 to 88 to join the United Automobile Workers union District 65. This marks the first time church workers have allied with a major labor union for collective bargaining, though some members have formed their own unions.
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New York
United Methodist Board of Global Ministries
United Automobile Workers Union
UAW
Persecution of unregistered Baptists bounds under Andropov
An evangelical Baptist group reports ongoing persecution of unregistered Baptists in the Soviet Union under Yuri Andropov. Pastors face imprisonment in several recent cases, according to the International Representation for Evangelical Baptists led by Rev. Georgi Vins, a former prisoner.
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Elkhart, Ind
Communist Party
Yuri Andropov
Soviet Union
Georgi Vins
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