Episcopal leaders weigh blessing rite for same sex couples
Sixteen years after ordaining homosexuals the Episcopal Church considers a non sacramental blessing for same sex couples at its General Convention in Indianapolis. If approved by both houses the measure would mark a major step for gay members with broad support but fears of potential division among dioceses. A hearing is scheduled but no vote date yet.
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Philadelphia
Episcopal Church
Indianapolis
United States
District of Columbia
Charles E. Bennison Jr
Pennsylvania
House of Bishops
House of Deputies
Bennison
Ohio Supreme Court agrees to hear Freshwater appeal
The Ohio Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal of John Freshwater, a fired Mount Vernon science teacher who kept a Bible on his desk and was accused of preaching religion in class. Lower courts upheld his dismissal, and the court will hear arguments on free speech and establishment clause issues later this year.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Mount Vernon
John Freshwater
Supreme Court
Freshwater
Ohio
AME Church denies online report of Obama withdrawal support
The African Methodist Episcopal Church rejected a false Charisma News report claiming it withdrew support for President Obama over same sex marriage. Bishop Samuel Green Sr said the church does not endorse candidates or affiliate with groups urging denial of Obama’s stance.
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African Methodist Episcopal Church
Barack Obama
Samuel Green Sr
Council of Bishops
Green
Coalition of
African-American Pastors
Obama
Charisma News.com
AME Church
Michelle Obama
Nashville
Joseph Williams
Mobile
Ala
Williams
AME
Jackie DuPont Walker
Social Action Commission
Religious leaders dominate Twitter engagement says Diaz Ortiz
Atlanta based Twitter executive Claire Diaz Ortiz found religious figures outpacing celebrities in engagement. Joyce Meyer’s posts outrun Lady Gaga in re tweets due to follower connection and personal reach. Andy Stanley uses Twitter to connect with North Point Ministries large flock.
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Twitter
Justin Bieber
LeBron James
Claire Diaz-Ortiz
Lady Gaga
Joyce Meyer
Meyer
St. Louis
Diaz-Ortiz
Atlanta
Southeast
Andy Stanley
North Point Ministries
Stanley
Diaz- Ortiz
Amazon
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Kiss
Albert Einstein
Joyful Noise Music Camp Opens for Young Singers
Religion calendar item listing multiple churches and events. Joyful Noise Music Camp at Faith Baptist Amherst runs Aug 5–9 for kindergarten through fourth grade with music drama Bible lessons games snacks and a $20 fee including a T shirt. Registration July 30. call 440 988 8255 or email faithbaptistamherst.org.
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Joyful Noise
Faithbaptistamherst
Fresh Wind Church
Milan Ave
Afreshwind
OLD Stone United Methodist Church
S Main St
Mindy Kubler
Nord Center
Norva Ross
Full Gospel Faith Fellowship Church
North Ridge Road
Full Gospel Ministries
Leavitt Road
Sylathia Hollie
Harriet Cammock
Rain
Pontiac
Mich
Patricia Heathman
Greater ST. Matthew A.M.E
W. 24Th St
Gerald Cooper
Congregation of St. James A.M.E
Cleveland
Lighthouse United Methodist Church
Meister Road
Vacation Bible School
Mount Zion Baptist Church
E. 30Th St
Donald K. Young
Walter Houston
Temple of Praise Baptist Church of
Henry L. Johnson
North Ridgeville Fields United Methodist Church
Lorain Road
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Patriotic service at Vermilion church honors nation
Vermilion Evangelical & Reformed Church at 752 Grand St will hold a 9 30 a m patriotic worship Sunday with flags for the first 100 attendees. St Marys Catholic plans a free concert July 20 at 7 p m featuring Jon Stemkoski Celebrant Singers and a 12 piece orchestra.
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Vermilion Evangelical & Reformed Church
Grand St
ST. Mary’s Catholic Church
Exchange St
Jon Stemkoski
Gore Orphanage Road Bridge Closure Set in Brighton Township
Lorain County Engineer Ken Carney announces Gore Orphanage Road Bridge closure from Stocking Road to SR 18 for replacement by Denes Concrete of Wellington. Work starts July 9 2012 at 8:00 AM, should finish within 45 days weather permitting. Detour signs will be posted.
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Lorain County
Ken Carney
Gore Orphanage Road
Stocking Road
S.R. #18
Brighton Township
Denes Concrete
Wellington
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