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Conservative Presbyterians in US launch new denomination
Conservative US Presbyterians launched a new denomination on January 19, saying that the Presbyterian Church (USA) is too consumed by internal conflicts and bureaucracy to nurture healthy congregations. “This ‘new Reformed body’ is intended to foster a new way of being the church, just as traditional, mainline denominations rose to serve in their day,” wrote [...]
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Churches in Sudan encounter more hostility after south’s independence
Christians and churches inSudanare facing increased restrictions and hostility, since the secession of the southern part of the country six months ago, according to some church leaders. The leaders are highlighting arrests and abduction of Christians and threats directed at clergy, while warning of more challenges when the country implements Sharia (Islamic law). “Restrictions inSudanare [...]
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Responding to HIV with faith and courage
Responding to HIV with faith and courage Rev. Dr Nyambura Njoroge is always reminding herself of the daily lives of people living with HIV in sub-SaharanAfrica. Their battle for dignity and enormous resilience keeps inspiring her while she coordinates World Council of Churches Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiative for Africa (EHAIA). Njoroge is a Presbyterian [...]
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In Fiji, Methodists frustrated over repressive decree
Methodist clergy inFijiare frustrated that the removal of a repressive law requiring permits for religious meetings has been replaced by a more permanent decree by the country’s interim military regime. Leaders of Fiji’s 2,000 Methodist congregations were thrilled when Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe “Frank” Bainimarama announced on New Year’s Day that the Public Emergency Regulations [...]
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Faith communities promote “safe spaces” to discuss health issues
“Churches should not shy away from discussing health issues. The more we remain in denial, the more we end up promoting a culture of silence,” said Dr Sr Elizabeth Vadakekara fromIndia, representing the Medical Mission Sisters inLondon. Dr Vadakekara was speaking at a World Council of Churches (WCC) consultation addressing the theme “Safe Spaces – [...]
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El Salvadoran president officially apologises for 1981 massacre
On the 20th anniversary of the end of theEl Salvadorcivil war, President Mauricio Funes issued an emotional public apology for an infamous 1981 massacre of civilians by army troops. Speaking January 16 in El Mozote, about 200 kilometers (120 miles) from the capital of San Salvador, Mr Funes said, “For this massacre, for the abhorrent [...]
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Price Trust calls for applications to relieve poverty
In 2012, the Board of Uniting Resources as the Trustee of the Price Trust, has made available $83,000 for projects which help relieve poverty through the Norman and Florence Memorial Price Trust (Price Trust). The distribution of funds is a decision of the UnitingCare NSW.ACT Board. To be eligible, an organisation should be accountable to [...]
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Roundup: Arab spring, Christian subversion, Communion commerce, dialogue
The ‘Arab spring’ in historical perspective The mould of regime authoritarianism and popular impotence has been broken by the events of the ‘Arab spring’, however problematic the outcomes might be in the very different countries. I believe in a rebel God Following Christ, in contrast, means following one who directly subverts and undermines that toxic [...]
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Roundup: Murray Darling Basin, Occupy 2012
Church leader backs Murray-Darling compensation A senior member of the Uniting Church has backed calls for compensation for communities affected by planned water cuts to the Murray-Darling Basin. Murray Darling Basin: work together on water Let’s work together – farmers, communities and environmentalists – to figure out a solution that works for all of us [...]
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Roundup: Unreason, future of Occupy, Paul Simon, Elvis, basin plan, unfaith
The evangelical brains trust Why would anyone heed ersatz “experts” over trained authorities far more qualified to comment on the origins of life or the worldview of the founding fathers? Future of Occupy a ‘signpost and compass’ for global movement The Future of Occupy collective, an international initiative supporting the movement’s self-reflection, has announced a [...]
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