Aid Group Welcomes Extension for Haitian Refugees’ Stay in US
Friday, July 16, 2010
Indiana-based relief group Church World Service has welcomed the U.S. government’s decision to give Haitian refugees in the country an additional six months to apply for Temporary Protected Status.
Former New York Theological Seminary President Passes
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
George “Bill” Webber, the former president of New York Theological Seminary and an internationally renowned leader in theological education and urban ministry, died on July 10 at age 90.
NCC Urges Gov. to Find Bipartisan Oil Spill Solution
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
The National Council of Churches has issued an open petition calling on the U.S. government to find a bipartisan solution to the Gulf oil spill crisis.
American Non-Profit Worker Among Dead in Uganda Blast
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
A 25-year-old American working to bring peace and justice to northern Uganda was among those killed in Sunday’s bomb attack in the country.
Hawaii: Lawsuits Planned After Same-Sex Union Veto
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Proponents of same-sex civil unions are already planning lawsuits to challenge Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle’s veto of a bill that would have made the practice legal in the state.
NCC ‘Disappointed’ Over Court Ruling on Guns
Thursday, July 01, 2010
The National Council of Churches has expressed “disappointment” at a Supreme Court decision expanding the rights of citizens to possess firearms.
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Rev. Jefferts Schori to Take Questions at Webcast Ahead of Episcopal Convention
J.R. Martinez ‘Inspired’ by Church, to Speak at Youth Event
UK Church Leaders Launch Lenten Campaign for Climate Change
Methodists Continue Alcohol-Free Lenten Campaign
UK Celebrates 60 Years of Queen Elizabeth on the Throne
African Church Leaders Meet to Discuss Peace and Security
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