Religion's boom and its waning in American life
The piece traces the religious boom of the 1940s to the 1950s driven by Billy Graham and Fulton Sheen, peaking with high church attendance and a billion-dollar building spree. It notes Gallup surveys showing a decline by the mid-1960s, warns churches to brace for tighter budgets, yet argues faith endures beyond popularity and can deepen through adversity.
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America
Billy Graham
Fulton J. Sheen
Gallup Organization
Gallup
Pallyannas
Millenia
Scottsdale Churches and Community Events List
A July 25 Scottsdale Assembly of God concert by the Bethanaires from Bethany Bible College of Santa Cruz is announced along with Baha’i commemorations at Mrs Adele Kovachy’s home. The article also notes Baptist youth Europe tour details, Congregational and Episcopal services, a Methodist summer art show, and Presbyterian film and urban aid activities.
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Baptist
Scottsdale
Europe
Sue Appling
E. Cambridge
Gloria Johnson
Calle del Norte
James Staples
Higham
Ferrers
Christ Church Cathedral
Canterbury
Harte
Arizona
Methodist
Valley Plaza
Robert C. Frazier
Rip Woods
Ray’ Fink
Joe Gatti
Beth Swartz
Jim Gromer
Jack Breckenridge
ASU
Bryan Cook
Helen del Grosso
Phoenix Art Museum
James Hayden
Sylvia Fink
Marlene Linderman
Valley
Valley Presbyterian
Harvey Redding
Dorothy Ballheim
Alta Willyard
Ima Mae Moore
Presbyterian
Shane
Valley Presbyterian Church
Jehovah's Witnesses prepare for district conventions in Albuquerque
Jehovah's Witnesses announce 46 district conventions in the northern hemisphere this summer under the theme Good News for All Nations. The Albuquerque convention runs July 25 to 28 with about 6,000 delegates from 25 states and several foreign countries. A mass baptism on July 26 will ordain many new student ministers, symbolizing dedication to God and the start of ministerial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah’s.__Witnesses
Jerry Baxter
Scottsdale
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society
Duquerque
New Mexico
Baxter
New Mexico Fairgrounds
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Prine
Assembly OF God
Tabriz
Iran
Sir Francis Younghusband
United States
Group
Kenneth T. Widney
Episcopal
Lambeth Conference of
Episcopal Bishops
Christ ‘Church ' Cathedral
England
Lambeth Conference
Church House
Westminster Abbey
London
Joseph _M. Harte
St. Mary's
Valley Churches
Phoenix
Ministry
20Th St
Roosevelt
Connie Gustafson
Ann Jung
Bethanaires
Bethany Bible College
Pima Plaza
E. Thomas Rd
Scottsdale-area
Schafer
Camera Corral
Phoenix Flower, Shop
Hotel
Valley-Ho
W. Main St
Scottsdale Stationers & Office Supply
East First-Ave
Los
East Stetson Dr
E. Main
West Indian School
Lyle W. Patton
Scottsdale Florist
Leonard
Rae Young
Posie Post
Lewis Appliance Service
Jim &Rearl
Dean Witter & Co
New York ‘Stock - Exchange
Camelback ‘Rd
Scottsdale's
N. Scottsdale_Rd
N. Scottsdale Rd
Basket
Basket House
N. Brown Ave
Jehovah's Witnesses
Association For Understanding of Man
Edward L. Cox
Oregon
Scottsdale Bible Church
E. McDonald Drive
James Borror
Pastor Borror
Bible School
James Irbine
The
Philippines
Pioneer
E. Angus
One. Elk
Osborn
First Baptist Church
East Osborn
Ian M. Chapman
Church OF Religious Philosophy
Jacob M. Sober
Divine Science ‘Minister
North Marshall Way
Scottsdale and Indian Schools Rds
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