Congregations a mix of humanity, theology, and purpose
AP Religion Writer George W. Cornell reports Rev. Dr. James Wharton at Westminster College Fulton, arguing congregations form a diverse, revealing spectrum. He says worshippers embody a learning source for Christian scholarship, restoring theology's relevance amid detached academic trends and shifting university culture.
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New York
James Wharton
Westminster College
Fulton, WO
God
Wharton
Dedication Services at First Baptist Church Facility
Dedication services were held Sunday at the First Baptist Church Olympic Recreation Center with Pastor Bob Murr as main speaker. Ed Hamilton and Dale Luxon spoke, and the Teen Ensemble provided special music. The center features a fellowship hall, gym, dressing rooms, supply room, and kitchen, inviting Community teens to join activities. Weekly teen gatherings for grades seven through twelve take place Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
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First Baptist Church
Olympic Recreation Center
Bob Murr
Ed Hamilton
Dale Luxon
Toledo Charities to receive full Meurer estate
Toledo Catholic Charities, Inc. will inherit the entire estate of Richard Meurer of Deshler who died in December 1974 at age 35. The $859,273 estate will fund a perpetual land trust with earnings supporting Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Toledo, which maintains offices in Toledo and several other cities and offers services to unwed parents, children, elderly, refugees and immigrants.
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Toledo
Toledo Catholic Charities, Inc
Richard Meurer
Deshler
Catholic Social Services
Zealots Pillage Alexandria Library in 589 AD
The ancient record notes Christian zealots sacking the Library of Alexandria in 589 AD. It states the event as a pivotal act of destruction amid religious upheaval.
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Great Library of Alexandria
A.D
Ordination split within Episcopal church over women priests
In Ardmore Pennsylvania Cathy Bickerton became deacon in 1975 sparking anger from a parishioner and highlighting a national split as the Episcopal Church opened priesthood to women. Leaders from Pennsylvania and national groups debate lay and clergy support, with dissidents planning actions and many moderates adapting to the change.
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Philadelphia
St. Mary's
Ardmore
Cathy Bickerton
Denver
Chicago
Anglicans United
American Church Union
Church of the Good Shepherd
Rosemont
George Butler
Rutler
Butler
Janice Duncan
Bala
St. Asaph’s Episcopal Church
Bala Cynwrd
Ms. Mann
Pennsylvania
KSU music professor to give organ recital
Kent State University associate professor John Ferguson organist and Kent United Church of Christ choirmaster presents an organ recital February 6 at 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church. He will perform Bach, Reubke, Buxtehude, Hanff, Schroeder, Walcha and Distler. admission is free.
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John Ferguson
Kent State University
Kent United Church of Christ
First Congregational Church
Ferguson
Oberlin
Kent State
Eastman School
University of Rochester
UCC
American Guild of Organists
Cleveland
Dr. Ferguson
Bach
Julius Reubke
Buxtehude
Hanff
Schroeder
Walcha
Distler
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