Christmas holiday challenge before 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
In Cincinnati, the 6th U S Circuit heard arguments on whether Christmas and Ohio state motto violate the First Amendment. Richard Ganulin, filing as private citizen, argues sectarian celebration favors religion, while a Justice Department lawyer urges upholding lower court dismissing the suit. Ohio defends the motto against a secular interpretation.
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Methodist conservatives accuse church magazine of promoting homosexuality
Three independent conservative groups filed charges with the Methodist church finance council alleging the Board of Church and Society magazine violated rules by using denominational funds to promote acceptance of homosexuality. They cite ten articles advocating acceptance and none defending the church's position. The General Conference reaffirmed traditional stance last May. The retired editor warned of regional theological captivity within the denomination.
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Idaho religious freedom act faces opposition from church leaders
In Pocatello Idaho church leaders urge repeal or amendment of the Free Exercise of Religion Act arguing it could enable harm in the name of faith. Legislature approved the bill but Gov Kempthorne delayed its effect for one year to allow discussion. A statewide Episcopal convention called for excluding child abuse domestic violence child support and civil rights from such laws.
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Couple sues town over home prayer meetings ban
In New Milford Connecticut a federal suit challenges a Nov 29 order by the zoning commission to stop weekly prayer meetings at the Murphy home. Robert and Mary Murphy claim the action violates their rights to freedom of religion and peaceful assembly. They hosted Sunday gatherings since 1995 drawing about 25 attendees, with over 30 cars observed. Attorney Vincent McCarthy of the American Center for Law and Justice argues authorities overstepped.
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Local faith events announce multiple church programs
Cuurcu News Templo Buenas Nuevas on Vine Ave lists a Sunday singer Sujiala with two sessions from 10 to noon and 6 to 8 PM. Abundant Life Worship Center on Princeton Ave hosts Solomon's Porch teen series from 7 to 10 PM today with games music and charity food or toy drive. Life Unlimited Church on Loop 338 schedules New Beginnings and Growing Kids God's Way with a 7 PM Jan 9 meeting to discuss fees and length. space limited. Ministries of Faith World Outreach Church on Grandview Ave posts Chip Brim at 10 AM and 6 PM Sunday with contact.
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Vine Ave
Sujiala
Midland
Abundant Life Worship Center
Princeton Ave
Life Unlimited Church
E. Loop 338
New Beginnings
Ministries of Faith World Outreach Church
Grandview Ave
Chip Brim
Church News policy invites area churches submissions
The Odessa American invites area churches to submit articles for Church News published on Saturdays. Deadline for submission is 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Late submissions will be printed in the following Saturday's church news if still timely. Articles must be typed or printed in the form of news briefs clearly stating the date time and location.
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Odessa American
Christmas events at Second Baptist and Westminster churches
From 14A Second Baptist Church at 711 E 17th St. schedules include Live Nativity 7 9 p.m. Thursday Dec 24 and an adult choir at 10 45 a.m. with 6 p.m. Memories of a Merry Christmas through Dec 24. Tableau 7 9 p.m. Dec 24, Classic worship 10 45 a.m., candlelight Lord's Supper 6 p.m. Call 337 8381. Westminster Presbyterian Church at 4901 Maple Ave lists worship with cantata 11 a.m. Sunday, hayride and caroling for children and youth at 5 p.m. Dec 24 intergeneration Sunday School 10 a.m. worship 11 a.m. candlelight lessons and carols 6 30 p.m. and 10 p.m. holy communion candlelight service. Call 366 1321.
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Maple Ave
Rabbi Waldoks urges light and freedom for peace
Waldoks tells congregants that true peace requires both sides to honor each other’s freedom to be. He recalls Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach’s Chanukah message, urging not victory but light to bring real peace to a weary world.
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Middle East
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Odessa Prison Angel Tree program churches listed
The prisoner fellowship Angel Tree initiative in Odessa will give funds to children this year with all money directed to benefitting youths. Participating churches include Belmont Baptist Church Christian Church of Odessa Crescent Park Baptist Church St Andrew Cumberland Presbyterian Church Highland United Methodist Church Immanuel Baptist Church Temple Baptist Church Westover Baptist Church and Westside Apostolic Church.
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Odessa
Belmont Baptist Church
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