Calendar Check – August 2015
Aug. 2-5 Pittsburgh First International Conference on Bowen Family Systems Theory featuring Michael Kerr. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. pts.edu Aug. 3-5 Decatur, Ga...
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July 6, 2015: Digital issue for subscribers (Christian weddings and marriage)
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Deceased (from the June 22, 2015 issue)
Roland W. Anderson, 96, Nov. 16, Santa Rosa, Calif. Edward D. Auchard, 94, Dec. 12, Bryan, Ohio James Miller Blanton, 96, Dec...
Honorably retired (from the June 22, 2015 issue)
Gregory F. Albert, from designated pastor, New Brunswick Presbyterian Church, New Brunswick, N.J. Karen Marie D. Beals, from pastor, Springville Presbyterian Church,..
Transitions (from the June 22, 2015 issue)
Rich Gelson, to pastor, Pilgrim Presbyterian Church, Phillipsburg, N.J., from pastor, Fairmount Presbyterian Church, Califon, N.J. Nancy Pearson, to pastor, Community Presbyterian..
Anniversaries (from the June 22, 2015 issue)
Memorial Presbyterian Church, Norman, Okla., 50 years
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Swearingen toast
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