ELCA Tokyo Missionaries Report ‘Boom’ in Baptisms at Local Church
Saturday, May 19, 2012
A pair of ELCA missionaries in Tokyo set to return to the U.S. in the fall report a “boom” of baptism after two years of ministry and are looking to prepare the workings of their ministry to allow a new pastor take on the role.
Panel to Nominate Rev. Williams’ Successor Complete
Friday, May 18, 2012
The membership of the panel that will nominate a successor to Rev. Rowan Williams as the head of the Church of England has reached sixteen and is now complete after a vote adding two more people.
PCUSA Expects Lower Mission Budget, Aims for 'Turnaround'
Saturday, May 12, 2012
The Presbyterian Church (USA)’s mission arm has recommended a smaller budget in the next two years amid reduced giving, leading to fewer paid positions as the denomination highlights efforts to sharpen its world mission focus and reach out to more young adults.
Episcopal Dioceses in Illinois Set Timeline for Reunification Talks
Monday, May 07, 2012
Leaders of the Episcopal Church dioceses of Chicago and neighboring Quincy have agreed to develop a plan and timeline for future reunification discussions and meet again on August 18.
United Methodists' Revitalization Push Results in Agency Cuts
Saturday, May 05, 2012
Delegates to the United Methodist Church’s top lawmaking body, in an effort to revitalize congregations in the denomination, voted to shrink agency boards but came up short in efforts reorganize them.
Methodists Reject 'Agree to Disagree' Proposals on Homosexuality
Friday, May 04, 2012
Delegates to the United Methodists Church’s top lawmaking body have rejected two “agree to disagree” proposals that would have erased language in current law stating that homosexual acts are “incompatible with Christian teaching.”
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UK Celebrates 60 Years of Queen Elizabeth on the Throne
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