Marion prison chaplain sows but seldom reaps
In the U S Penitentiary at Marion, Rev. William McCoy and Father Wes Lamb minister to inmates facing personal loss. They describe the chapel as a private, challenging space where honesty matters and hardened men test faith. The chaplains stress straight talk, building rapport, and resilience against prison temptations.
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Prison chaplains bring a ministry of presence
McCoy describes chaplains at the federal prison as a constant, visible influence. They access the entire facility and decorate the chapel with diverse faiths while guiding inmates through religious practice and personal transformation. He sees his role as sowing gospel seeds, trusting God for any future fruit.
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Federal Bureau of Prisons
Controversy over DePaul noncredit mini courses mocked
Readers debate a DePaul University column claiming noncredit mini courses for seniors and adults. The exchange defends such programs as inexpensive skill builders and social opportunities, while praising noncredit learning as a legitimate option.
Protestant groups launch new TV show
Six Protestant denominations formed an ecumenical consortium to air a weekly Sunday night religious program on RCA Satcom I. The half hour show titled One in the Spirit is produced under the National Council of Churches and features the Episcopal Church United Presbyterian Church United Methodist Church American Baptist Churches Christian Church Disciples and the Association of Regional Religious Communicators.
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Churchgoing good for your health in UNC study
Charlotte AP reports University of North Carolina epidemiology professor Berton Kaplan and colleagues find regular worship attendance correlates with better health. Weekly church or synagogue goers show lower blood pressure than those who attend less often, suggesting piety may benefit physical and spiritual health.
Scriptures Simplified for Newly Literate Reach 261 Languages
More than 40 million new readers received New Reader Scriptures in 1980 American Bible Society reports. It notes selections in simplified languages have been translated into 261 languages and printed globally.
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