Fred Holper, influential figure in American liturgical theology, dies at age 77
Celebrated liturgics and homiletics professor at Austin, Union and McCormick seminaries was a noted authority on ordination and ministry.
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Unification Commission votes to establish a Unification Management Office
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CMEP holds prayer vigil before Israel’s prime minister addresses Congress
Churches for Middle East Peace prays for immediate end to violence in Gaza.
Acting Stated Clerk condemns violence at Trump rally
Bronwen Boswell calls for a peaceful political season.
The chair of the Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment, the Rev. Kerri Allen, concludes her leadership role
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226th General Assembly confirms Milwaukee as next assembly location and rejects moving to all in-person format
Also thwarts effort to keep moderator election at beginning of the assembly.
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Rallying behind new worshiping communities
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‘Our ancestors’ wildest dreams’
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Christian Formation Committee considers two commissioners’ resolutions
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Ordination Committee takes actions in response to the needs of a changing church
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Race, Sexuality and Gender Justice Committee moves through business with conviction and care
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