Former fashion model becomes a nun
Former top model Antanella Moccia becomes Sister Chiabotta after vows with the Sisters of the Holy Spirit near Rome. A Vatican ceremony during a congress of European religious orders drew 5,000 attendees as Moccia spoke of turning from glamour to Jesus Christ and helping the poor.
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Conservative Methodists warn of possible schism
The conservative caucus within the United Methodist Church cautions that recent moves on homosexuality could trigger a schism in the denomination. Leader James Heidinger says a campaign to approve same sex unions and accept homosexual practice could split the church, which has long debated the issue since 1972.
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Amy Awards Recognize Religion News Service Columnist and Dallas Professor
The 1996 Amy Writing Awards honor Samuel K. Atemson for third prize for biblical theme essays in secular outlets while Tanet E Smith wins first prize with The Christian View of Sex in The Family in America May 1996 issue. Ann Clark takes second prize for Poot's Story Offers Lesson in Bloomsburg Penns Press-Enterprise Atchison. a New Jersey chaplain wins fourth prize for How Shall We Overcome Sin. Fifteen writers are cited by judges.
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Faith Notebook Eastern Hills Bible Church launches weekend service
Faith Notebook reports Eastern Hills Bible Church in Manus Hau launching an informal worship service at 5 30 pm Saturdays in the sanctuary at 4600 Enders Road. The program features contemporary Christian music and child care through sixth grade with Bible lessons for some children.
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Billy Graham looks back on a life of service
The Associated Press profiles Billy Graham as he nears 80, reflecting on a career that shaped American evangelism. He notes regrets about time away from family, describes his shift toward child-focused ministries, and discusses aging, faith, and a hopeful view of eternity.
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Publisher withdraws book after group protest
New York publishers pull the 280 page book Great Loves World Religions by William Jay Jacobs after protests over its depiction of Muhammad as a blood thirsty leader. Simon & Schuster recalled all 4000 copies and apologized to the Islamic American Relations Council.
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Young Continentals Offer Free Concert at Alliance Church
The Lafayette Alliance Church hosts The Young Continentals in a free 6 pm Sunday concert titled Reaching Out featuring 36 youths from across the United States and Canada, with home-schooled performers and nursery care provided at the LaFayette Road and Route 20 church.
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