Presbyterians face hot issues at San Antonio assembly
Long Beach area pastors Rev. James R. Deemer Rev. John C Bonner and Rev. Arthur F Sueltz join about 800 delegates to the 181st General Assembly in San Antonio. They expect debate on worship reorganizations tax exempt status voluntary prayer and church policies including punishment of pornographic material and civil rights concerns. The assembly runs May 21 with aims toward regional synods and broader ecumenism.
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Deemer Foresees Major Synod Restructuring Debate
Rev. James R. Deemer pastor of First United Presbyterian and president of the Long Beach Ministerial Assn. says the proposed regional synod reorganization could become a central issue and the most debated long-range change. He notes its significance lies in broader church governance implications.
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First United Presbyterian
Long Beach
Assembly debate seeks balance between salvation and environment
Rev. Arthur F. Sueltz of Lakewood First warns the General Assembly about polarization between those focused on saving souls and those aiming to improve the environment. He hopes the assembly emerges with a mission that includes both aims. The discussion includes specific overtures at FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST.
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Bonner Says Church Plays Role Against Pornography
Rev. John C. Bonner of Christ Presbyterian Lakewood pushes an overture to the General Assembly on curbing pornography. The church has pressed for study of legislation and public education and action to inform members about the issue. Bonner cites impact on legislation, censorship concerns, and support sparked by the Los Angeles Free Press street sale. He also supports reviewing religious tax exemptions for buildings not used for worship.
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American Baptists Meet in Seattle Agenda at Annual Meeting
About 8 000 American Baptists will gather May 18 to Sun day at the Seattle Center Arena to debate resolutions on arms control world affairs economic justice and social change. The arms control proposal urges a nuclear freeze and supports space and seabed weapons limits. A foreign policy plank pushes liberal trade and increased foreign aid.
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