Churches Keep Secrets Faces Scrutiny by Religion Writers
AP Religion Writer George W. Cornell reports that secrecy in churches is fading but still persists in closed sessions and confidential reports. Richard Ostling notes bishops and agencies sometimes withhold information, with later disclosures showing public interest and accountability.
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George W. Cornell
New York
Richard N. Ostling
The
Religion Newswriters Association
Interdenominational Relief Agency
Church World Service
Jesus
Ostling
Time Magazine
Sermons and Worship Services at local churches
Area churches announce pastors speaking on themes such as What Time is It What Good is Prayer and Why We Believe in Missions at 8:15 9 9:30 10:30 a.m. worship services Bible schools begin earlier with various times and hymn sings Planned spiritual activities and lessons accompany services across multiple congregations.
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St. Luke Presbyterian
Robert Clark
First United Methodist
Robert Scully
Bethlehem — Lutheran
Paul Bergdall
Zion Lutheran
O.K. Klafter
Diocese imposes three month cooling off for teen marriages
In Orlando the Roman Catholic Diocese of 13 Central Florida counties enforces a Youthful Marriage Policy requiring a three month wait for anyone under 19 to marry. Priests will conduct in depth interviews to judge maturity finances and family background before approving nuptials.
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Orlando, Fla
Orlando
Gratis group to present sacred music by Ashland students
A group of senior high school and college students from Ashland will perform sacred music at 8 p.m. Monday and Friday and at 10 30 a m next Sunday at the First Brethren Church. The group will also hold youth training sessions each afternoon during the week.
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Gratis
Ashland
First Brethren Church
Open air service planned at Church of God lawn
An open air service will be held on the lawn behind the Fifth Avenue and Lincoln Street Church of God tomorrow at 5 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Jessie Hall of Hamilton.
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Church of God
Lincoln Street
Jessie Hall of
Hamilton
Minister of Music Joins Trenton Church Staff
Steve Barnes a Franklin High School graduate and son of Mr and Mrs Marion Barnes of Franklin has joined the staff of the Trenton Church of God as minister of music.
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Steve Barnes
Franklin High School
Marion Barnes
Franklin
Trenton Church of God
Women seek priesthood in wider Catholic movement
A new umbrella group the Ordination Conference Task Force coordinates efforts to ordain women in Roman Catholic Church. It plans a Detroit conference November 28 to 30 with about 600 theologians priests and laity. Bishops and the Pope oppose the move though a 1972 study notes the issue awaits magisterium guidance.
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George W. Cornell
New York
Episcopal Church
Ordination Conference Task Force
Patricia Jone
Chicago
Detroit
Hughes
U.S
Salem Vocal Group Set for First Assembly Concert
A vocal group from Salem will perform at the First Assembly of God Church tomorrow at 7 p.m. The concert offers a brief local entertainment event with the church hosting the event.
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Salem
First Assembly of God Church
First Assembly OF God
Women’s Day program speaker at Shiloh Tabernacle
Frances Wesbridge, lay leader at Shiloh Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe, will speak at the church Women’s Day program tomorrow at 3 30 p m. Revival services follow Monday to Friday at 7 30 p m with JoAnne Love as speaker.
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Frances Wesbridge
Shiloh Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe
JoAnne Love
16th Anniversary at Emmanuel Baptist Church
The Holy City Travelers present a 7 30 p.m. program at Emmanuel Baptist Church tomorrow to begin a week of special services observing the churchs 16th anniversary. A different speaker will be featured each night.
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Emmanuel Baptist Church
Holy City
Minister to speak at Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church
The Rev. Davis Jones Jr. will speak at a 7 30 p m service tomorrow at the Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church.
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Davis Jones Jr
Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church
Vacation Bible School at Amanda United Methodist Church
Vacation Bible school begins Monday at Amanda United Methodist Church under Mrs Pat Gamble. Classes for ages 9 to 11 30 will run Monday through Friday through July 30 with the theme Jesus, Touch Me.
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Amanda United Methodist Church
Pat Gamble
Jesus
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