Church Rejects Black Candidate Sparks Race Controversy
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) faces a race relations dispute after Georgia Region Board rejected Rev. William H. Edwards for regional minister. Black Clergy Fellowship urged anti racism training and a pause in hiring. The denomination plans anti racism discernment as leaders discuss the incident.
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The
Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Georgia
Denom- Baum
Black Ministers’ Fellowship
Georgia Regional Board
William H. Edwards
Edwards
Georgia Regional Assembly
Clinton Wolf
Disciples’ Interim
Wolf
Richard Hamm
Disciples
Hamm
North America
Interfaith events mark unity across Syracuse
A series of church and temple activities unfold across Syracuse. Faith Chapel A.M.E. hosts interdenominational ushers' day service at 4 p.m. Sunday. St. Lucy's Catholic Church hosts Lenten reflections at 7 p.m. Mondays through March. Temple Society of Concord welcomes Rabbi David Saperstein March 20–22 for talks on social issues and ethics. A Mass and dinner celebrate St. Joseph's Day in Auburn. The Central New York Labor Religion Coalition launches a 40-hour fast March 24 supporting farm workers rights and pursuing improved conditions.
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Bright Chapel
A.M.E
Syracuse
South Ave
St. Lucy’s Roman Catholic Church
Gifford St
Jim Callan
Corpus Christi Church
Rochester
Larry Howard
Hopps Memorial Church
Thomas Costello
David Saperstein
Temple Society of Concord
Temple
Madison St
Saperstein
Religious Rovetion Center of
Reform Judaism
Washington, D.C
New York
Religion Coalition
New York State
Purim Celebrations Across Tel Aviv Mark Festive Year
Esther Gross reports on Purim in Tel Aviv with parades called Adloyada, crowds along down town streets, a citywide parade, and costumes for children and adults. The piece notes ruins of last year’s attack, the MeGillah Esther readings, and community cheer amid politics and humor.
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Tel Aviv
Persia
Mordechai
Esther
Haman
God
Israel
David Ben Gurion
Benjamin Netanyahu
Palestinian Authority
Yasser Arafat
Barney
Omei Haman
U.N
Kofi Annan
Ovadia Yosef
Shas
Marilyn Monroe
Madonna
Buess
Esther Gross
Syracuse
Promise Keepers aided as ministries pledge support amid layoffs
Evangelical groups led by Campus Crusade for Christ pledge help to Promise Keepers facing a financial crisis and staff layoffs. Bill Bright sent letters to 350,000 in his mailing list and about 50,000 pastors. Promise Keepers plans to lay off 345 staff by March 31 after shifting to donations.
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Campus Crusade For Christ
Promise Keepers
Bill Bright
Campus Crusade
Body of Christ
Bright
Orlando
Fla
McCartney
Roone
Indianapolis
Ruppe
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Aith Notebook
Lee Simmons
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Wil Preads
St. Lucy's Will Host
Rabbi David Saperstein
Noor
Religious * Action Center
Central Square
St. Michael’s Church
Route 11
John Smegelesky
Italian Heritage Society
Mass
St. Joseph
Jesus Christ
Labor Religion Coalition
May Memorial Unitarian Society
Genesee St
Adelle M. Banks
Religion News Service
Christ
Steve Ruppe
FamilyLife
Little Rock, Ark
Paul Hetrick
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