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In Philippines, native wisdom enhances Christian spirituality
Indigenous spirituality is enhancing Christian tradition in some Philippine churches as they retrace the local context of their faith.
Talking restorative justice in Washington, D.C.

Marc Ediger (back to camera), a lieutenant with the Reedley (Calif.) Police Department, describes preventive and restorative approaches to public safety. Others pictured left to right are: Mary Fast, mayor of Reedley; Carol Chodroff, Sheri Plett Wiedenhoefer, director of West Coast MCC; Joe Garza, Reedley Police Dept.
“We need to get you back here for a briefing! People in Congress need to hear what you’re doing.”
Addiction centre a 'place of new beginnings'
Tears, laughter and hugs mark Grace’s (not her real name) last group session at a residential treatment centre here for drug and alcohol addictions.
MCC Ontario plans new 2-story facility
Supporters of Mennonite Central Committee Ontario are invited to a meeting at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church here to hear about plans for a full redevelopment of the current 50 Kent office facility. It will be held Monday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Goshen College professor murdered at home
The Goshen College community is mourning the death of longtime professor James S. Miller, who was killed during a home invasion Oct. 9. Funeral services, held Monday, Oct. 17 at the Clinton Frame Mennonite Church were he was a member, was attended by more than 900 people.
People of faith join Wall Street protests
EMU Alum Wins Nobel Peace Prize
German universities help Muslims integrate
As more Muslims become part of European society, German universities have begun courses aimed at helping Islamic clergy (imams) and religious teachers understand German culture, including Christianity and Judaism.
Evangelical school cancels breakfast with Bush
After news leaked that Tyndale University College and Seminary in Toronto was planning an invitation-only fundraising breakfast with George W. Bush, it only took two days for the event to be cancelled.
Partisan politics affecting role of U.S. faith groups
The role of the diverse U.S. faith community in debates about the future of the United States is essentially unsettled right now due to partisan politics, says a prominent broadcast journalist and former White House communications director.
Penner asks for successor
Ron Penner, president for the last five years of his 14 with Columbia Bible College, has asked the board of directors to initiate a search for his successor, according to Abe Neufeld, chair of the board.
Dead Sea Scrolls online after high-tech photo process
The Dead Sea Scrolls, which include the world's oldest known biblical manuscripts, are now available online through a cooperative effort between the Israel Museum, where they are housed, and Google.
Anglican bishop allowed to remain in Jerusalem
The Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem and his family are celebrating after getting permission to remain in the city after months of legal and diplomat appeals.
'Harvest of letters' sought by Foodgrains
'Fighting with the Lions'
The magnitude of what has just happened has scarcely sunk in among us," said pastor Samuel Tripainao, after the
Why Christians Need to Support Palestinian Statehood
In the next 24 hours, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will be at the United Nations to request an official recognition of Palestine as an independent state with full statehood status at the UN. The majority of Christians and church leaders in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip support the Palestinian bid to seek full statehood at the United Nations.
Young voter urges vote for NDP in Manitoba
Kelsey Hutton already knows who she is voting for when Manitobans head to the polls for this month’s provincial election: the NDP.
Is Food a Human Right?
De Mellow appointed CPT co-director
Merwyn De Mello has been appointed by Christian Peacemaker Teams to the position of CPT Co-Director, along with Carol Rose, starting in January 2012.
Manitobans Donate $105,000 Through CBC Manitoba Fundraiser
'More questions than answers'
Number of Christians in China exploding
What songs will Mennonites sing?
Congregations throughout Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Church Canada are being asked this fall, winter, and spring to keep track of all the songs they sing. Their research will help determine what the next collection of music for the church will look like.
U.S. clergy denounce anti-Muslim bigotry
Three days before the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, religious leaders gathered to remember the victims, foster interreligious unity and speak out in defense of religious freedom.
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