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The first Hispanic Initiatives graduates received…
Construction workers must not be sacrificed to the altar of economic growth: the church
The church's Justice and Peace Commission dedicated its Workers' Day message to construction workers on Sunday: Their safety "must never be sacrificed on the altar of economic growth and boundless greed. A worker can never be reduced to a…
Sammy Tippit’s prayer life underpins his evangelistic zeal
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (BP) — God still calls His people to evangelism, and veteran evangelist Sammy Tippit has identified and encouraged new evangelists as he continues to proclaim, train, and equip those drawn to God's love through Sammy…
You can fly a Fokker 100 in 2022 without leaving the ground
Remember what it was like to fly first class in the early days of aviation? Some would even call it the “golden age” when great meals were served to all passengers, smoking was allowed on board and flying sometimes became an…
Puerto Ricans condemn SCOTUS decision denying them Social Security benefits
NEW YORK -- Father Enrique Camacho's grandmother died Feb. 2 after long battles with dementia and metastatic cancer. She didn't receive Social Security (SSI) benefits and the family couldn't afford a 24-hour nurse, so Camcho's aunt…
Many say Biden isn’t tough enough on Russia
WASHINGTON - Many Americans still wonder if President Joe Biden is showing enough strength in response to Russia's war on Ukraine, even though most moves the US is already taking condone and few want US troops involved in the conflict…
Council members unveil plan for city to buy Tower Theater for $6.5 million – GV Wire
Perhaps the city of Fresno is ending a nearly two-year saga and planning to buy the Tower Theater, two council members said Monday morning.
Council members Miguel Arias and Esmeralda Soria issued a press release on Twitter announcing a…
Dealing with a superpower led by a war criminal
By Thomas L. Friedman © 2022 The New York Times
It's hard to believe, but now impossible to deny, that the broad framework that has kept much of the world stable and prosperous since the end of the Cold War has been seriously fractured by…
It’s 3 p.m. in Kyiv. Here’s what you need to know
Ukraine's presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych said after a "risky manoeuvre" the last remaining defenders of the besieged port city of Mariupol were able to join forces.Arestovych said on Wednesday that “in Mariupol, as a result of a…
In El Paso, locals want Cherished Mountains to have national monument status
Rising above El Paso in western Texas, the Franklin Mountains are of cultural and historical importance to the surrounding communities, with archaeological resources such as rock art, stone foundations, and bedrock mortars used to…
The Separation: Will Russia Fracture Because of the War in Ukraine?
Russia's ill-fated invasion of Ukraine recalls Britain and France's Suez campaign in 1956. The humiliating withdrawal of Britain and France marked the end of their status as first-rate powers and the beginning of a troubled period of…
Italy raises battlements to save its dying hamlets
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gov. Justice appoints Haley Bunn to WV Supreme Court of Appeals
CHARLESTON, WV – Governor Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed C. Haley Bunn, a native of Oceana, Wyoming County, to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.…
What my father taught me about building a church
I was born the year my father, Travis Irwin, began his 45 years of ministry in Church of Christ congregations in Ohio and Tennessee. So I've spent almost every day of my life being "the preacher's child."
As a result, I know things…
Hungarians are voting in the shadow of the war in Ukraine
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Polls opened across Hungary early Sunday as voters in the central European country faced a choice: seize a chance at a diverse, Western-looking coalition of opposition parties or give nationalist Prime Minister…
As the US nears 1 million Covid deaths, a hard-hit county struggles with unimaginable losses
McVEYTOWN, Pa. – Connie Houtz didn't think Covid would be that bad.
She had seen many people in this rural central Pennsylvania hamlet who became infected but recovered within days. She didn't get vaccinated because she…
What is happening in Galion? – Galion’s investigators
GALION - Community newspapers can boost local economies by showcasing community ventures. They enable "mom and pop businesses" to reach their most likely customers. They report on local civic associations, share Chamber of…
Quilt Congress planned at Mountain Home in October
democratsThe Benton County Democrats will meet March 28 at 11 a.m. at Golden Corral, 2605 W. Pleasant Crossing Drive in Rogers. At this time there will be lunch, followed by the meeting and speaker at noon. The meeting will take place…
Bishops call for government funding for renewables
Protesters in London are trying to raise awareness of the climate crisis, particularly around water and indigenous communities.
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Nine Catholic bishops and the Jesuit Provincial were among 500 signatories to…
African American Heritage Corridor receives funding
BUFFALO, NY – Approximately $800,000 will benefit Buffalo's African American Heritage Corridor.
The money comes from the recently unveiled Omnibus spending package and is intended to help preserve historic sites, create new jobs and boost…
Ukraine rejects ultimatums as conflict escalates
DUBAI: When Samy packed his bags and left for Russia in 2018, he was convinced that better days were ahead. His hometown of Damascus was on its knees, crippled by nearly a decade of war and on the brink of its worst economic crisis in…
Austin American-Statesman Letters to the Editor: March 11, 2022
Austin American statesmanBlocking of oil and gas exportswill punish Russia for its atrocitiesWe must do more to punish Russia for its atrocities in Ukraine.An important source of income for Russia is the export of oil and gas. The US and…
In Greenwich Talk, Lamont looks beyond COVID to get CT’s economy “growing and…
GREENWICH -- As Connecticut marks the second anniversary of COVID-19, Gov. Ned Lamont told the Retired Men's Association of Greenwich on Wednesday how he heard of the state's first confirmed case of 2020.Lamont, a Greenwich resident, said…
The Ukrainian flag has sold out at the Jackson store as the war rages on
JACKSON, Mississippi (WLBT) – As the war between Ukraine and Russia intensifies, so has support for Ukrainian refugees. Churches, residents and businesses in Mississippi are all finding ways to show solidarity with the war-torn country.Over…
European summits with Ukrainian issues on the agenda
This article is an on-site version of our newsletter, The Week Ahead. Sign up here to get the newsletter straight to your inbox every SundayHello and welcome to the work week.Another anniversary gives us food for thought. This…
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy promises to hold on as Russia’s invasion is blamed for…
Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskyy promised on Wednesday that Russia would not overthrow his government beat up the Ukrainian cities and civilians with rockets, but under the pressure of unprecedented international sanctions against…
Russia sees workarounds for sanctions in the energy, gold and crypto sectors
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The harsh sanctions against Russia and the resulting plunge in the ruble are prompting the Kremlin to keep the country's economy afloat. For Vladimir Putin, that means finding ways out of the Western economic blockade…
Germany is providing 100 billion euros for a new armed forces fund
BRUSSELS (AP) - Germany announced on Sunday it will allocate 100 billion euros ($113 billion) to a special fund for armed forces and will keep its defense spending above 2% of GDP from now on. It was one of the most significant…
Tornado Aftermath: How Rural Mayfield, Kentucky Plans a Comeback?
When a spate of rare tornadoes hit the Midwest and Southeast in December, the city of Mayfield, Kentucky was ground zero. The tornado that destroyed much of the historic downtown of this small, rural town did it in just a few…
Who baptizes? Sacramental Specificity in an Autocorrect World – Catholic World Report
Father Matthew Browne pours water over the head of 5-month-old Rocco Richard O'Toole during his baptism August 16, 2020 at St. Dominic Church in Oyster Bay, NY (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
"Do this in memory of me." –Luke…
‘Worst-case scenario’ between Ukraine and Russia ‘could happen as early as next…
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks with Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), left, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), center, February 19 at the Munich Security Conference in Germany. (Andrew Harnik/Pool/AFP/Getty Images)House Speaker Nancy Pelosi…
Rowan Williams calls for UK wealth tax to fight ‘spiral inequality’ | taxes and…
Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, has called on the UK government to impose a wealth tax on the super-rich to tackle "spiral inequality" which he says is "deeply damaging to our collective morale and confidence".Williams,…
In the Lebanese crisis, religious are also acting as auxiliary and social workers
BEIRUT – As Lebanon collapses under a socio-economic crisis, religious in Lebanon are taking on the role of auxiliaries and social workers.
“We cannot be a real priest, a real presence of Jesus Christ, without helping…
Church offers saving grace for Sumner County Food Bank
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) - After several weeks of uncertainty, we now know that First Baptist Church Hendersonville will assume operations of a new food bank for Sumner County.The amount of work required for such a challenge is not lost…
The right seems to be aiming for a return to the textbook era of the 1950s
For the 17th-century Puritan theologian Richard Mather, the most dangerous threat to religion was not the government but the Presbyterians. Still, he was practical enough to move slightly to the left, refusing, for example, to wear the…
11-13 February – Delco Times
Note: Due to the ever-changing coronavirus pandemic, check with your church to see if schedules have changed since our deadline. Thank you. All notices for church events and services must be emailed to [email protected] by noon on…
The Recorder – My Turn: To address regional food insecurity, become part of the solution
No one in our region, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or in the United States should be food insecure. Almost everyone would agree with this statement, but as a society we have different views on how to achieve this. I'm often…
Tom York on Business: Robust hotel property market signals improvement in travel economy
The Embassy Suites La Jolla recently changed hands for over $666,000 per room. Courtesy of Hilton Hotels
Tourism, one of the region's most important industries, is showing signs of life after a disastrous 2020. If hotel real…
Love Local CV hosts street party to help non-profit organization The Narrow Door
The Love Local CV organization kicks off the new year with a street party at Southwest Church.
At the street fair, 80 local companies will present their products and services.!-->!-->…
‘We’re getting crushed’: the economic toll of Sonoma County’s recent ban on…
He specifically mentioned a well-known Sonoma County hotel and spa that lost $1.1 million in bookings. (The general manager of this property did not respond to voicemails left by the Press Democrat.)
Tim Zahner, executive…
Utah, home of conservative Trump critics, hosts GOP meetings | News, Sports, Jobs
FILE - A supporter of President Donald Trump and people celebrating the victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris hold…
Local Ukrainian leaders share concerns about tensions in Russia
(WKBN) – Tensions continue to rise as Russia threatens to invade Ukraine. The United States is also preparing to get involved, leaving local Ukrainians in fear of what might happen.
Two local Ukrainian church leaders shared…
opinion | How independent voters feel about Biden
However, reading the headline, or even the first few paragraphs, would give the wrong impression that Mr. Biden - who the editors concede has less influence on the economy than is widely believed - has engaged in a failed policy that made…
The Birth of the Renaissance in Italy
By William Landon, Northern Kentucky University
The Renaissance was born in Florence. Due to the demographic changes caused by the Black Death and by the political turmoil, a group of scholars based in Florence began to seek answers to…
Erickson Elected Chairman of the American Crystal Board – The Kittson County Enterprise
By Anna JauholaKittson County has long been an important contributor to sugar beet production in the Red River Valley.This year brings another blessing to the county as local farmer Kelly Erickson is elected CEO of American Crystal Sugar…
Disarming Putin’s Weapon of History – Atlantic Council
Since 2014, Russian President Vladimir Putin has armed history as part of his hybrid war against Ukraine. On numerous occasions, most notoriously in his July…
Government grants will encourage local arts and culture
Artist John La Farge's designs and artwork include paintings on the walls, ceiling and throughout the 1850's building, formerly the Newport Congregational Church, which is now a National Historic Landmark. (Photo by Aaron Usher)
Seven…
Pakistan’s economic woes put Prime Minister Khan’s future in jeopardy
Housewife Maira Tayyab has considered begging for money to support her family in inflation-stricken Pakistan, while shopkeeper Mohammad Hanif finds his thoughts turning to crime.They are too proud and honest to act spontaneously, but their…
honor dr King by fulfilling his dream of economic justice
Growing up in northeastern Mississippi in the 1960s, I knew next to nothing about Martin Luther King Jr. But in the early 1970s, while I was a student at Mississippi College in Jackson, a professor of a class presciently suggested that…
Grenade found in Sri Lankan church: Cardinal skeptical of police investigation
ECONOMYNEXT - The head of the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, has expressed doubts about the integrity of a police investigation into a hand grenade found in a church in Colombo.
The grenade was…
Financial problems are driving more Thais to suicide
According to the Thai Ministry of Mental Health, an increasing number of Thais are at risk of suicide in extreme despair over their financial hardship.According to a new statewide poll that polled nearly 2.6 million Thais in a country of…
Outlook of the Ecclesiastical Accounting Software market to 2026 by application, end-users and…
The current study too Accounting Software Market for Churches carefully analyzes the functioning of this industry and its development in the period 2020-2025. It explains the key!-->…
OPINION: The planning commission’s review on January 19th does not give citizens enough time…
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu, often called "South Africa's conscience", died on Sunday morning in Cape Town of complications from prostate cancer. He was 90.
His body will lie in St. George's Anglican…
Rector – Episcopal Intelligence Service
St Luke's Episcopal Church, an established Christian community in the Anglo-Catholic tradition, is looking for our next Rector to lead us into an exciting and new chapter of life and service together.
Our roots go back to 1885 when the…
NoVA apartment forecast: Will 2022 bring another seller’s market?
VIRGINIA - Northern Virginia and Washington, DC home prices will continue to rise in 2022, but at a slower pace than they have been in the last 18 months, according to real estate experts.The DC area economy is expected to continue to…
“No divine protection for the unwary” – CAN advises the churches to adhere to the…
Joshua Akinyemiju, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Oyo state, has advised churches to follow the COVID safety protocol during special services scheduled for December 31st and January 1st.
Akinyemiju…
The Saratoga company brings “writing materials” to Burundian children
SARATOGA SPRINGS - When Ashley Campbell sent Maurice Karenzo, a teacher friend of hers in the Republic of Burundi, stationery for his students, she hadn't expected what would happen next.The founder of Coral and Blue Paper Co. thought it…
Rev. Barber: “Our deadline is victory”
In a defiant press rally on Christmas Eve, the Poor People's Campaign and other progressive leaders vowed to continue fighting for the Build Back Better Act despite opposition from West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin.
"Senator…
Accessible homes drive up energy costs. Maine volunteers use a simple technique to isolate some of…
In an old church cellar in Norway, Sharon Harrison spans a wide, thin polymer sheet over a rectangular wooden frame. She's one of a few dozen volunteers at the church - she builds the frames and…
Today’s Utah local headlines – Friday night, December 17, 2021
Friday evening, December 17th, 2021StatusThe unemployment rate in Utah is well below that of the countryUnemployment in Utah remains at a record low. According to the Utah Department of Workforce…
Ballpark Coffee helps start a new nonprofit organization, the Inner City Coffee Exchange
Few things go together like baseball and a cup of coffee. Well, very few things actually do it - but the unlikely pairing spurred by an even more unlikely partnership is all part of an initiative to use the power of caffeine to…
Nigeria, not well | The Guardian Nigeria News
Is there any reason to believe that everything is fine with Nigeria and the Nigerians today, from the riddle of intense insecurity in all its varieties, corruption, ailing health and education systems,…
Where Christmas and domed candle holders are inseparable | Business | Economic and financial news…
A group of visitors in Johanngeorgenstadt, Saxony, photographs a huge decorative building in the city center and zooms in on the various figures that are depicted under a large metal arch. It's the middle of the day, but it's easy to find…
Bethlehem was hoping to make up for some coronavirus losses this Christmas. Then came Omicron
BETHLEHEM, West Bank - For the second year running, the West Bank city of Bethlehem, which usually serves as a magnet for Christians from around the world, is looking to the possibility of a Christmas season with few tourists.
The…
Fear of a crash in Chinese crude oil demand
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
In order to maintain its market leadership in the agricultural and food sector, the BUA Group has merged its various grocery stores into BUA Foods.
During the unveiling of the new brand at a media…
Jeff Rankin: Monmouth’s Post War Industrial Boom
Jeff Rankin
| The Rankin fileEditor's note: This column originally appeared on January 1, 2018.Our future economic prosperity may lie in technology and services, but in the decade after World War II manufacturing was still king and…
“We will educate Christian leaders for good governance”
Released December 7, 2021
The African Cry Out Movement Bible College And Training Institute has announced that it will educate Christian leaders who will properly lead churches, business, political spaces, and people.
In a statement…
The BLM’s radical Christmas wish list
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The political and social divisions in the United States are the worst in decades. However, despite our differences, Christmas continues to serve as a great unity and reminder of the…
Reflect on Christ’s message of love during Advent
Friday, December 3rd, 2021
By Jean Hill
Director, Office of Life, Justice, and Peace for the Diocese of Salt Lake City
As followers of Jesus, we will spend the next few weeks preparing for the coming of a…
Congress Must Invest in American Families and Communities – Baptist News Global
The US Congress is currently reviewing a series of bold investments in American families and communities that will better enable all of us to reach our God-given potential while protecting the most vulnerable in our societies. As a…
Training program for night economy companies in Cambridge
Cambridge BID is starting a WAVE (Welfare and Vulnerability) training program for Cambridge bars and clubs next Tuesday (November 30th) from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.The Cambridge BID logoThis free event - organized by Cambridge BID and!-->…
NoVA home sales are falling month to month contrary to the national trend
NORTHERN VIRGINIA - Northern Virginia home sales were down slightly in October from September, but house prices continued to rise across the region, according to the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.Northern Virginia home sales…
Christmas in Bethlehem: gold-plated treasures, but few tourists (photos)
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) - Before Christmas, a towering wooden screen - once blackened with soot by millions of believers - is being restored to its gilded luster in the Church of the Nativity, built on the site where many…
Why public banking is a step in revolutionizing our economy
The movement in public banking creates an opening wedge for the transition of our financial system from private to public control.
I first became aware of the potential of public banking - or the management of taxpayers' money by…
US bishops are considering guidelines for socially responsible investment
A draft investment regulation policy by the American Catholic Bishops' Conference sets broader limits on the investment of funds and promotes a policy of engagement with corporate practices that affect human dignity.Bishop David J. Malloy…
Suriname: On a journey to rediscover “our Lutheran identity”
LWF scholar Rafael van Ommeren speaks about being a church in a multi-denominational and multi-religious environment
(LWI) - Lutheran identity was the topic of discussion at the October meeting of students studying theological studies with…
Network of Catholic universities organizes event on sustainable development
SACRU, a network of Catholic universities, is hosting an online seminar for doctoral students to share research on environmental sustainability and development.
By an employee of Vatican News
In the focus of global attention…