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Archbishop: Women Clergy Need Not Divide Anglicans, Catholics

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:30:31 EST - The head of the worldwide Anglican Communion said Thursday that the issue of women priests and bishops need not divide Anglicans and Catholics.

United Methodists Attempt to Develop More Young Leaders

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:12:00 EST - Nearly 200 high school seniors and young adults signed commitment cards indicating they are ready to serve as ordained elders and deacons in the United Methodist Church.

Disaffected Lutherans Begin Work on Alternate Church Body

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:35:29 EST - A group of Lutherans announced Wednesday that they will begin work on a proposal for an alternate church body that would accommodate those who want to leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Nat'l Council of Churches Installs 25th President

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:47:48 EST - The National Council of Churches installed its 25th president last week as the ecumenical body concluded its 2009 General Assembly.

ELCA Head Reports 'Painful Days'

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:35:11 EST - The head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America reported that 40 positions may be cut as the denomination struggles financially. "These have been very painful days in this organization."

Presbyterians Launch 'Every Church Plant a Church' Thrust

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:39:36 EST - The Presbyterian Church in America is pushing its "every church plant a church" campaign to help bring more people to Christ.

Presbytery Approves Ordination of Lesbian

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:30:07 EST - The San Francisco Presbytery has approved the ordination of an openly homosexual minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). But already, opponents of the move say they have collected enough signatures to stay the ordination.

Pastor Exhorts Church to Look Beyond Material to Eternal

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:20:24 EST - Jonathan Oloyede has exhorted Christians not to be distracted by money or fame but to seek eternal treasures in Heaven.

Christians Called to Be People of 'Uncommon Sense'

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:39:53 EST - It's difficult to rejoice, pray or even give thanks when facing the world today. But Christians from a wide spectrum of churches were challenged to do just that.

Christians Rediscover Liturgies for Evangelism

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:45:13 EST - Todd Hunter has stumbled upon something he believes is bringing former Christians back to church and has the potential to draw the unchurched. Liturgy.

Megachurch Pastor Challenges Hypocrites, Pretenders

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:21:14 EST - A pastor at one of the largest churches in the country launched a new sermon series addressing the hypocrisy and the pretending prevalent among Christians.

Reformed Church in America Is Imploding, Professor Says

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:11:30 EST - The Reformed Church in America ship is sinking, argues one Reformed believer. "The denominational craft has carried us far, but its time is up. It has sprung debilitating leaks which can no longer be plugged."