Hard-hitting Hunt will be speaker of the House Nov 9, 2008
He supports abortion rights, civil unions for gays and lesbians, and has served as president of American Baptist Churches USA.. On fiscal matters, Hunt said he's committed to raising the $10 corporate minimum tax as well as revenue for roads and other transportation needs. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Mid-Iowa Worship Oct 18, 2008
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Rev. David Scholer, advocate for women in the ministry Aug 29, 2008
Rev. Scholer was born July 24, 1938, and was ordained in the American Baptist Churches USA in 1966. An authority on Gnosticism, he earned his doctorate from Harvard Divinity School in 1980. (Boston Globe)
Worship guide Jul 13, 2008
Fri Jul 11, 2008, 02:54 PM EDT. Norwell - CHURCH HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (781) 826-4763, chumcnorwell@verizon. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Joe Orso: Exploring the non-violence of Jesus Jun 28, 2008
But while he himself does not advocate violence, Ashley explained that the American Baptist Churches USA has supported both soldiers and conscientious objectors to war. One of the things I feel most strongly about is not contributing to divisions, said Ashley, 61. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Diversity of opinion on same-sex unions Jun 1, 2008
American Baptist Churches USA: Homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching. However, several churches in the Southwest including San Diego have broken away from the denomination because they don't feel that stand is being enforced strictly enough. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Religion notes Apr 18, 2008
The United Parish is an ecumenical church affiliated with three Protestant denominations American Baptist Churches USA, United Church of Christ and the United Methodist Church. A progressive and welcoming congregation, the United Parish seeks to offer sanctuary to all by providing a diverse and supportive community of faith, formed from a variety of religious backgrounds. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Diverse Baptists to gather in Atlanta Co-chairs Carter and Clinton, both... Jan 28, 2008
" The New Baptist Covenant's coalition includes black churches, such as the National Baptist Convention USA and the Progressive National Baptist Convention, and predominantly white groups, including the American Baptist Churches USA and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Latino and other ethnic churches are also sending members. Carter said he hopes the gathering will serve as a model for other Christian denominations, such as Episcopalians, that are facing divisions over key theological... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Coalition protests Little Mountain wells Dec 21, 2007
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DeKalb man attends joint Baptist assembly Nov 17, 2007
The Assembly featured a historic joint worship service with the Fellowship and American Baptist Churches USA.. ADVERTISEMENT. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
FAITH REFLECTIONS: Talk religion? Oct 19, 2007
FAITH REFLECTIONS: Talk religion. - Hingham, MA - The Hingham Journal. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Christian leaders press congress to pass pending legislation eliminating restrictions on Cuban travel Jun 8, 2007
Select an Edition: Fri Jun 8 06:27:41 2007. The views expressed are the author's alone. (AlertNet)
Southern Baptists seek revival as evangelism sputters Jun 3, 2007
Leonard, a former Southern Baptist who is now affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA, thinks the focus on orthodoxy and conservative social values has made the denomination less attractive. "They have to continue to keep that base loyal (and) committed but by virtue of playing to that base, they alienate the people they want to evangelize," he said. (USA Today -- News)
Christians eye immigration reform (Sean Lengell) May 8, 2007
The Christian group -- which includes the United Methodist Church's General Board of Church and Society, the Presbyterian Church USA's Washington office, National Ministries of the American Baptist Churches USA and Network, a national Catholic social-justice lobby -- says it isn't advocating for a total open-border policy and says some border enforcement is necessary. "Yes, there is a problem at the borders, so let's fix it, but with compassion and humane policies," Mr. Wallis said. (Washington Times)
Forbes leaves Riverside pulpit pulling no punches Apr 29, 2007
If that sounds ambitious even a little audacious it won't surprise those who have observed Forbes at Riverside, a 2,500-member church with ties to the United Church of Christ and the American Baptist Churches USA.. Forbes has been, by turns, viewed as a trailblazer (he is Riverside's first black senior minister), a figure of controversy (he freely admits his leadership has not always endeared to him to some in the congregation) and an angry prophet (he says the United States is in danger of... (USA Today -- News)
Local Sports Briefs Apr 5, 2007
Founded in 1865, Ottawa University is a comprehensive, not-for-profit educational institution affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA.. Athletic Cancellations. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
