Disciplinary rules set for ELCA clergy conduct
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, with 3.3 million members, approved guidelines detailing disciplinary grounds for clergy. Offenses include adultery, sexual abuse, misuse of counseling for sexual favors, abuse of spouse or children, drug use, or disclosing confidential communications. Also covered are separation without consultation, public or private failure to uphold marriage ideals, and preaching in conflict with the church faith. Procedures ensure due process with penalties from admonition to removal.
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New York
Evangelical Lutheran Church In America
U.S
Chicago
San Francisco
Phyllis Zillhart
Ruth Frost
Aineanolis
Jeff Johnson
San Fran
Area religion news features Jan 21 services and pastor install
Sally and El Wolfe will hold gospel concerts at Union Bridge and Johnsville United Methodist Churches on Jan 21 at 9 30 am and 11 am. The Glade Valley Church of the Brethren calls Rev. Dr. Robert L. Rowe to be pastor with an installation on Jan 21 at 10 30 am. The Catoctin United Methodist Church hosts a Jan 21 hymn sing at 7 30 pm. A two hour video on Da Love Ananda screens Jan 26 at Frederick Community College. The Evangelical Christian Church of Keymar marks its Sich anniversary with year long events starting Jan 21. Call details provided.
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Sally
EL Wolfe
Shiremanstown
Union Bridge United Methodist Church
Johnsville United Methodist Church
Call
Glade Valley
Rowe
Milligan College
Johnson City
Lions and Raritan Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Rapphannock Community College
Virginia
American Society For Training and Development
Joy McDaniel Rowe
Rowes
Brandon Daniel
Jeryi Dion
Bridgewater College
Glade Valley Church of the Brethren
Catoctin
da Love-Ananda
Frederick Community College
Evangelical Christian Church of
Keymar
Kenneth Wooten
Local man uses pennies to feed hungry through potato project
Ray Wahl of Brook Hill United Methodist in Frederick drives a penny based effort feeding the needy. Churches across Frederick Hagerstown Cumberland collaborate, with pennies funding potato shipments and meals. Wahl has collected about $3,000 over two years and asks for donations to extend the program.
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The
Society of St. Andrew
Big Island
United Methodist
Ray Wahl
Wahl
Brook Hill United Methodist
Frederick
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Mr. Wahl
Ray W. Wahl
Etzler Rd
Potato Project fuels hunger relief via salvaged produce
The Potato Project salvage program of the Society of St. Andrew distributes salvaged potatoes and produce to the hungry across 47 states and DC. In summer 1989 it moved 770 875 pounds of cabbage to 15 agencies in eight states, and shipped over 1 300 000 pounds of apples with the Washington State Apple Growers Association. The effort also aided Hurricane Hugo victims in South Carolina with ice water and canned goods. The project, Harvest of Hope, St. Andrew Press and the international drive are outlined in The Issue is Hunger VHS.
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Potato Project
Society of St. Andrew
States
District of Columbia
Washington State
South Carolina
Harvest of Hope
St. Andrew Press
Religion briefs in brief church actions and world events
CHICAGO The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America pension board refuses to divest from firms in South Africa despite an assembly order. A church council report on options for action is due at the April meeting. WASHINGTON Catholic leaders plan a national prayer vigil for life January 21 22 marking the 1873 abortion ruling. HONG KONG Chinese students report rapid move to Christianity since last year crackdown. NEW YORK Public TV stations and the WISN interfaith network join a Moscow telecast of a religious parliamentary environmental conference.
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Chicago
Pension Board
The
Evangelical Lutheran Church In America
South Africa
Church Council
Assembly
Washington
Supreme Court
Office For Pro-Life
National Conference of Catholic Bishops
John W. Gouldrick
Hong Kong
News Network International
China
Religious Rights Network
New York
Interfaith Network
WISN
Moscow
Video overview of Advance Special Hunger Ministry offered free
The Society of St. Andrew provides a videotape at no charge as an excellent introduction and overview of the Advance Special Hunger Ministry. It highlights aims, methods, and opportunities for participation by churches and individuals seeking hunger relief efforts.
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Society of St. Andrew
Twentieth anniversary of All Saints' rector honored
The Rev. A Dickerson Salmon marked 20 years as rector of All Saints Parish Frederick with a special liturgy at 10 am. Family, gifts, and donations supported youth scholarships, parish anniversary plans, sabbatical funds, and framing prints. Organizers praised his leadership and outreach.
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A. Dickerson Salmon
All Saints’ Parish
Frederick
Jeannine
Florida
Salmon
Claggett Diocesan Center
All Saints’ Church
Seabury Western Theological Seminary
Christ Church, Guilford, N.Y
Chenango
New York
Maryland
Grace Church
Brunswick
Nancy Little
Harriet Litras
Ellis Kitchen
A. Theodore Eastmen
Charles Longest
Leighton
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