Permanent Upheavals Ahead for Religious Institutions
New York RP reports Protestant scholar Rev. Dr. Roland W. Tapp foresees long term church upheaval with sermons and Sunday worship fading, mergers rising, multiple memberships, and a shift toward Jesus focus. expect demographic aging, fewer youth joins, and church property facing tax rolls as denominations consolidate.
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New York
Jesus
Roland W. Tapp
Philadelphia
United Pres
Byterian
Tapp
Dr. Tapp
California
Church Briefs Highlight Kansas Clergy Economic Workshop
Dr Charles Sidman of Kansas University will speak Sunday at Lawrence Unitarian Fellowship about researching German National Socialism. A nine year Kansas Clergy Economic Education Workshop drew 47 clergymen on July 6 10 at KU covering banking international trade agriculture labor and automation. Teenagers from Kansas Neurological Institute will lead morning services at First United Methodist Church with Rev Robert Perske and the group hosting a Centennial Park picnic afterward.
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Charles Sidman
Kansas University
Lawrence Unitarian Fellowship
Pleasant Valley
Kansas
Kansas Neurological Institute of
Formal Religion Failing To Attract Young People
A survey shows two thirds of teens doubt formal church membership. Only 40 percent of youths feel belonging to a faith matters, with most preferring a good life over organized religion. Some still seek religious backing, while others criticize church conservatism and rigid rules. 77 percent of boys and 80 percent of girls claim affiliation, yet many disagree with church teachings on birth control priestly celibacy and dancing.
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Chruch
Albert Cutro
Belleville
N.J
Stephanie Prescott
Louisville, Ky
Sue Page
Harrisburg
Mary Christopherson
Madison, Wis
Linda Schell
Youngstown
Ohio
Robert Grossman
St. Louis
Lutherans Allow Women to Vote on Church Matters
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, a 3 million member denomination, voted to permit women to vote on church issues but barred women from pastoral offices. The resolution urges cautious, local adoption with each congregation deciding whether women may vote and serve on committees and boards. Delegates cited push from liberal members for gender equality and minority aid.
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Denver
United States
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
Area Churches list services in Baldwin area
A compendium of church schedules reveals multiple congregations with pastors, service times, Sunday School hours, and special observances across Baldwin and nearby towns. Notable entries include Annunciation Catholic with Mass times, First Methodist at 704 Eighth St featuring Raymond Grant Jr., and United Methodist offerings in several locations.
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First Methodist Church
Eighth St. S
Raymond S. Grant, Jr
Charles Coldsmith
St. John’s United Church of Christ
Baldwin Junction
Ite
Paul Kasper
40000 Witnesses Gather in Kansas City for Peace on Earth Assembly
More than 40 000 Jehovahs Witnesses arrive at Kansas Citys Municipal Stadium for the Peace on Earth International Assembly opening. Delegates from Lawrence 50 states and 18 foreign countries fill hotels and nearby towns as tents provide meals and the program features Bible dramas discussions and lectures led by Nathan H Knorr. The event runs through Friday July 25 with meals planned for over 160 000 attendees.
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Jehovah's Witnesses
Kansas City
Peace On Earth
International Assembly
Lawrence
Emporia
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Linwood
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James Starkey
Jewish Community Center
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Ubaan
A. Gail Jones
Stanwood Friends Church
Fred Lehnkubler
Nortonville
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Paul B. Osborn
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Tigi Pon
Overbrook
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TY. C. Arnold
STULL
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