Georgia ministers split over Confederate symbol in state flag
Southern Baptist ministers debate Gov Zell Miller's plan to remove the Confederate emblem from Georgia's official flag. Some pastors voice support, while others remain silent. The Rev Emmanuel McCall calls the symbol a reminder of the worst of Southern history and a thing Christians should leave behind.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Zell Miller
Emmanuel McCall
Barr Links Anti Jewish Hate to Crumbling Values
In New York at an Agudath Israel dinner U S Attorney General William P Barr ties rising antisemitism and hate crimes to the crumbling of traditional values. He spoke at the event hosted by Atlanta’s Fellowship Baptist Church according to AP.
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New York
U.S
William P. Barr
Agudath Israel
Religious traditions cited as answer to anti religious hostility
A speaker argues religious persecution has deep roots and anti religious activity grows from secularization. He warns denigration of religion in popular culture fuels intolerance and hate and calls for reinvigorating the nation’s strong religious and moral traditions.
Words to Live By from PSU Graduation Speaker
The 1992 commencement echoes a 1971 PSU address by Eric A Walker praising the generation that built health, education, and civil rights. It highlights postwar gains, shared burdens, and the emergence of the United Nations, noting advances in medicine, living standards, and opportunity.
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Eric A. Walker
Pennsylvania State University
PSU
Hanson Baldwin
The
New York Times
Walker
Adolph Hitler
United Nations
Baby boomers drift from mainline churches study finds
A New York AP report details a 1989 1990 study by Johnson Hoge and Luidens of 500 Presbyterians aged 33 to 42 from Pennsylvania North Carolina Michigan Oregon and California. It shows most boomers remain inactive in Presbyterian churches with 48 percent unchurched and only 29 percent active. The authors say the lack of church pull stems from cultural indifference rather than revolt or scandal and warn mainlines face continued declines.
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Mulder
Johnson
Dean Hoge
Catholic University
Donald Luidens
Hope College
Holland, Mich
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Michigan
Oregon
California
Lilly Endowment
Presbyterian Church
U.S.A
United Church of Christ
United Methodist Church
Episcopal Church
New York
Benton Johnson
University of Oregon
John Mulder
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Presbyterian
Eee
Friendly Town Seeks Host Families For Summer Program
Friendly Town and the Inner City Renewal Society seek rural and suburban families to host inner city children ages 6 to 10 during a one week program from July 11 to 18 in Cleveland. Interviews and references required. applications due June 17. contact 216 421 5155 or 1574 E 108th St Cleveland 44106. local contacts Steve and Amy Warner at 946 2908.
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Friendly Town
Inner City
Cleveland
108Th St
Ohio
Steve
Amy Warner
Meet Rev Ed Schleicher Priest and St Michael St Margaret administrator
The Rev Ed Schleicher born Oct 23 1940 in Pittsburgh is a Roman Catholic priest and administrator of St Michael and St Margaret churches. He says his proudest accomplishment is seeing the young people he works with do well and stay friends. He dreams of space travel and a world tour without rush. He enjoys dancing riding coasters rock and classical music and describes himself as calm warm open. He would invite Jesus and the Apostles to dinner.
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Ying Wang
St. Paul (Minn
St. Michael and St. Margaret Churches
Ex-resident returns from Ecuador medical mission
Dr. Sheila M. Burick formerly of New Castle joined a 39 member Medical Group Missions team in Macas Ecuador for a project offering medical dental surgical and eye care. They saw over 2065 patients including 579 eye care and 28 surgical cases while funding and supplying their own trip as part of 1992 mission plans.
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Sheila M. Burick
New Castle
Macas
Ecuador
Medical Group
Missions
The
Christian Medical & Dental Society
Burick
Ray Mansfield to Speak at 44th Father and Son Breakfast
Pittsburgh Steeler Ray Mansfield will headline the 44th annual Father and Son Breakfast June 21 at Fabbri Hall after a 7 am mass. Tickets cost 4 to 5 dollars. sale points include the rectory or Holy Name Society officers. The event honors two members as Man of the Year and Father of the Year.
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Pittsburgh
Ray Mansfield
Fabbri Hall
Philadelphia Eagles
Mansfield
Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers
Puskar-Mansfield Associates
National Football League Alumni Association
National
Holy Name Society
John Petrarulo
St. Vitus
Ave Maria Center
Celebrant Singers To Help Lead Concert At St. Vitus
Celebrant Singers an international Christian music ministry will give a two hour concert at 7 p.m. June 29 at St. Vitus Church 910 S Mercer St. The program features 10 singers and a 12 piece orchestra with contemporary gospel songs liturgical music and worship choruses. Members will share testimony and a documentary film will be shown. The group is based in Visalia Calif and founded by Jon Stemkoski.
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Celebrant Singers
St. Vitus
S. Mercer St
Visalia
Calif
The
Jon Stemkoski
Stemkoski
U.S
Canada
Iran
Latin America
Egypt
Hong Kong
India
Sri Lanka
Europe
Madonna Church
SS. Phillip & James
St. Vitus Glory and Praise Group
Tiny Tots Community Camp Opens at Tifereth Israel
The New Castle NC Jewish Women’s Section sponsors a non-sectarian Tiny Tots Community Camp from 9 30 a m to noon Tuesday through Friday July 14 to August 14 at Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Ages 3 to 6 participate in arts crafts music movement education and fitness games. Cost 50 for the first child 45 for each additional child. For information call Diane Samuels at 656 0568.
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New Castle
National Council of Jewish Women
Tifereth Israel Synagogue
Diane Samuels
Religion Page Policy Explained For The New Castle News
The News publishes religion items on Fridays and requires mailed or dropped items to arrive by noon Wednesday at the New Castle office. Deadline omissions mean items may not appear. Space limits restrict photos of singing groups and not all events or speakers are guaranteed publication.
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New Castle
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