Pentagon Denies Memorial Service for Soldier Killed in Cambodia
In June a lay group asked to stage memorial services in the Pentagon concourse for David Prentice killed in Cambodia. Permission was refused and the group was arrested for obstructing corridors and making loud noises, highlighting the building’s religious life contrasting with its security.
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Washington, D.c
Pentagon
Indo-China
David Prentice
Cambodia
Military District of
Washington
Ethical hang ups raise questions on obeying laws in church
A reader from Ohio presents a letter about a pastor teaching that laws should be obeyed only if the heart deems them just. The class lists laws they feel free to break, including property, robbery, personal injury, perjury, zoning codes, and civil rights, prompting questions about conscience versus civic duty and the role of Jesus’ emphasis on love over strict legalism.
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Ohio
Calvary Baptists hear missions talks from Rev. A C Edwards
Rev. A C Edwards of Friends of Israel Missionary and Relief Society will speak at Calvary Baptist Church in Vandenberg Village. He will headline 11 am and 7 pm services sharing ministry progress and biblical themes. Community members are welcome.
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A.C. Edwards
Calvary Baptist Church
Vandenberg Village
Friends of Israel Missionary and Relief Society
Friends of Israel
Middle East
Calvary Baptist
Edewards
Holy Communion Services At St Marys This Weekend
St Marys Episcopal Church at 209 E Central Ave will hold The Trial Liturgy form of Holy Communion this Sunday at 8 am and 10 am. Church School for ages 3 to 9 will run during the 10 am service. Sr EYC meets Sunday 7 pm in the parish hall. Prayer group gathers Monday 8 pm at 3433 Via Dona. Wednesday 7:30 pm Holy Communion followed by Laying on of Hands.
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St. Mary's Episcopal Church
E. Central Ave
Sr. Eyc
Dona
Long hair and beards spark parental concern and moral judgments
Religion writer Louis Cassels argues that fuss over hair length and clothing reflects misplaced values. He cites a congressman’s bond conditions for his son demanding haircuts, shaving, and hippie attire, noting outward appearance should not define moral worth or love. He urges prioritizing heart over outward looks.
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Louis Cassels
UPI
Washington
Original Sin sermon at Valley of the Flowers United Church
The Rev. Richard E. Harris continues Genesis themes with a sermon titled Original Sin at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. A children’s story The Garden of Eden accompanies services, with child care and grades through six. After coffee hour at 11:00 a.m., the Board meets to plan the November Every Member canvass for the 1971 budget.
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Valley of the Flowers United Church of Christ
Constellation Road
Richard E. Harris
Board of Christian Stewardship
Be of Good Cheer Sermon At Church of Christ
Virgil Leach will deliver the Be of Good Cheer sermon at the Church of Christ 138 N O St this Sunday at 11 a.m. The service uses John 16 33 and includes Communion. Classes start at 10 a.m. A 6 p.m. talk will be by Richard Trull. A church fellowship follows in Ryan Park. A men’s breakfast is planned next Saturday at 7 30 a.m. at Lodge Restaurant. A Tuesday prayer meeting is held at 10 a.m.
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Virgil Leach
Church of Christ
N. O St
Ryan Park
Richard Trull
Lodge
Eskaton column on surging Christianity and unrest
In Oakland California NEA distributed column Davis Pooling argues the institutional church is tired and laity uneasy. He notes political upheaval social change and international conflicts creating nationwide unrest and panic. He mentions college educators considering combat pay and politicians seeking party regularity amid a distressing era.
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Oakland
Calif
Nea
Eskaton Aims to Transform Health Education Housing
Eskaton, a nonprofit group of eight to ten Christian ministers and laymen, grew into a multi-project organization with a $10 million budget, four hospitals, two low cost housing ventures, and an educational medical facility in Baja California. Led by Rev. Josh Wilson, Eskaton began with conferences in northern California and expanded from purchasing Sacramento’s American River Hospital in 1968 to focus on health care housing and education as a new church role.
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Eskaton
California
Oakland
Calif
Baja California
Mexico
Josh Wilson
Disciples of Christ
Wilson
Faith and Life Institute
American River Hospital
Sacramento
Josh Wilson and Co
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Balaams Ass Theme Opens Sunday Sermon at Church
Rev. Robert Montgomery preaches on the Balaams ass from Numbers at 9 and 11 services tomorrow at First United Methodist Church 925 N F St. Church school starts 9, child care at 11. board meets Aug 25 7 30 p m. pastor parish committee meets Aug 27 7 30 p m.
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Balaam
Robert Montgomery
First United Methodist Church
N. F St. Church
First Christian Church
W. College Ave
William J. Denton
Ibn Oa
First Presbyterian Church
Berkeley Drive
Kenneth R. Boyd
Mind as God in Christian Science Sunday Lesson
The Sunday lesson explains Mind as God contrasting it with human thought and cites Psalms and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Readings show Mind in Jesus healing and invite public attendance at 11:00 a.m. services at First Church of Christ Scientist, 210 S H St, with Sunday School for those up to 20 at 9:15 a.m.
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Christ Jesus
Science and Health
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science
First Church of Christ, Scientist
S. H St
First Church OF Christ Scientist
South H Street
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