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National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference Joins Christian and Conservative Leaders in Support of Common Core State Standards
By Religion News LLC — February 5, 2014
SACRAMENTO, Calif., February 5, 2014 – The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), regarded as the leading voice for the 16-million-strong Hispanic American Evangelical Christian community, today joins Christian and conservatives in their support of the Common Core State Standards. The NHCLC, called “America’s Largest Hispanic Christian Organization” by TIME magazine, is rallying its 40,000 […]
PPC Ends Distribution Partnership with Cokesbury to PC (USA) and Focuses on Online Marketplaces and WJK after Publication of Glory to God
By Religion News LLC — February 5, 2014
The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation has started 2014 on a high note, coming off a year of record sales and moving in exciting new directions. In fall 2013, PPC published Glory to God, the new Presbyterian hymnal, to high critical review. The new hymnal has had brisk initial sales and is being mentioned as among the […]
Jewish Voice for Peace Supports Presbyterian Divestment from Israeli Occupation.
By Religion News LLC — February 5, 2014
Oakland, CA – Jewish Voice for Peace commends the Presbyterian Church (USA) as it considers divesting its assets from three multinational companies (Caterpillar, Hewlett-Packard, and Motorola Solutions.) that profit from Israel’s military occupation and colonization of Palestinian lands. The recommendation to divest was issued by the socially responsible investment body of the church (see pdf […]
A Call for Justice and Tolerance in Israel and Palestine
By Religion News LLC — February 4, 2014
For decades, Presbyterians have taken a position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that calls for a just and sustainable peace, based on recognition of the rights of both the Israeli and Palestinian peoples. Successive Presbyterian General Assemblies have called for the Holy Land to be shared through the two-state solution: A peaceful and democratic Palestine living […]
Walter Brueggemann Discusses the Sabbath in His New Book
By Religion News LLC — February 4, 2014
Louisville, KY—Beloved author Walter Brueggemann returns with a new book that considers the true meaning of the Sabbath. In Sabbath as Resistance: Saying No to the Culture of Now (Westminster John Knox Press), Brueggemann argues that Christians have distorted the meaning of the Sabbath with moralistic laws and arguments over whether or not a person […]
“Irreplaceable” Documentary Focuses on Exploring the Meaning of Family
By Religion News LLC — February 4, 2014
Centennial, Colo. – Feb. 4, 2014 – Fathom Events, Focus on the Family and Pine Creek Entertainment present “Irreplaceable” in select U.S. cinemas in an evening of dialogue on Tuesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. local time. “Irreplaceable” follows Tim Sisarich, executive director of Focus on the Family New Zealand, as he explores the answers […]
Registration open for Religion Communicators’ National Convention
By Religion News LLC — January 30, 2014
Registration is now open for the 85th annual Religion Communicators Council National Convention. The meeting runs April 3 to 5 at The Inn at Opryland in Nashville, Tenn. Skill-building workshops and plenary sessions during the three-day meeting will focus on how communicators share stories of their faith groups. The convention schedule includes presentation ceremonies for […]
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly listings – January 31
By Religion News LLC — January 29, 2014
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1722 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on January 31 (check local listings). Living Wages in the Overseas Garment Industry – The world’s garment industry is so competitive, factory owners typically say they cannot afford […]
Barna Group & Zondervan Announce 10th Frame Author
By Religion News LLC — January 29, 2014
Chris Travis, a New York-based writer and pastor, has been selected to write the 10th FRAME, the next entry in the new FRAMES series launched on January 7, 2014, by Barna Group research firm and Zondervan. Travis will address the epidemic of narcissism in Lovers of Themselves: The Rise of American Narcissism, in a minibook […]
Churches Across the Nation Will Join Together on Friend Sunday, March 30, to Encourage Members to Reach Out and Invite their Friends to Church
By Religion News LLC — January 29, 2014
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Jan. 29, 2014 — The first annual Friend Sunday is March 30, 2014, and marks a new initiative when churches join together and encourage their members to reach out and invite friends and family to a special service where friendship is honored and encouraged. The Friend Sunday movement hopes to reach […]
Kirk Cameron’s Highly Acclaimed UNSTOPPABLE Releases To DVD
By Religion News LLC — January 28, 2014
Nashville, TN: –January 28, 2014 –During its two night theatrical event this past fall, UNSTOPPABLE: A Live Event with Kirk Cameron sold a staggering 260,000 tickets and reached a theatrical gross of over $3.2 million dollars. On January 28, 2014, Provident Films will release UNSTOPPABLE to DVD. UNSTOPPABLE is a joint production between Kirk Cameron […]
New Book Reveals America Is Not as Divided as We Think
By Religion News LLC — January 28, 2014
The United States is not the polarized, angry nation one might think, based on the tenor of its politics. The surprising truth about Americans is that they are united by ten core values, says University of Michigan sociologist Dr. Wayne Baker in his new book United America (Read the Spirit Books, January 27, 2014). Based […]
National Campaign Kicks Off Effort to Provide Ultimate Camp Experience for Underprivileged Kids
By Religion News LLC — January 28, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF EFFORT TO PROVIDE CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED KIDS AND HELP PARENTS FIND A CAMP “The Power of Camp” Seeks to Connect Young People and Those Who Care About Them in a Life-Changing Partnership Colorado Springs, Colo. (January 28, 2014) – Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA) has launched a campaign […]
Deadline – One week for 2014 Wilbur Awards
By Religion News LLC — January 27, 2014
Secular TV producers, writers, publishers and bloggers can submit work for the 2014 Wilbur Awards. The Religion Communicators Council (RCC) will accept entries through Feb. 3 for one of the oldest recognition programs for religion coverage by secular communicators. Submissions must be produced during 2013. Entry forms are available online. Award categories include newspapers, magazines, […]
‘JESUS,’ the Most Viewed Film of All Time, to Release in High-Definition for 35th Anniversary
By Religion News LLC — January 27, 2014
ORLANDO, Fla., January 27, 2014 – In honor of its 35th anniversary, “JESUS” – the most watched film in history, having been viewed billions of times – has now been re-mastered in high-definition with a complete new musical score in Dolby 5.1 surround sound. Amid a wave of biblical theatrical movies releasing this spring, this […]
