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Rural Redemption: Iowa church refuses to die

Iowa church refuses to die: 156-year-old congregation epitomizes the challenges faced by many small, rural Churches of Christ (reporting from Montezuma, Iowa). Page 1 lead. First part of “Rural Redemption” series. Third Place (with Erik Tryggestad and David Chenault), Theme Issue, Section or Series, Associated Church Press By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle MONTEZUMA, Iowa — Snow coats the ground as Pauline Ell … Continue reading Rural Redemption: Iowa church refuses to die

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Social justice vs. kingdom work

Social justice vs. kingdom work: At a national meeting of youth ministers, the key role of the local church is emphasized (reporting from Colorado Springs, Colo.). Second Front. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Love Jesus. Tolerate the church. At a time when Americans’ confidence in organized religion has hit a 40-year low, that mindset seems particularly prevalent among younger Christians. At the recent National Conference on … Continue reading Social justice vs. kingdom work

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Connecticut church ‘in shock’ after Sandy Hook school massacre

Congregation ‘in shock’ after school massacre: Connecticut member survives shooting. Page 1 lead. A teacher who attends the Danbury Church of Christ in Connecticut survived the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in which 20 students and six school employees died. Minister Doug Vile identified the teacher as Robin Walker. “She’s a special education teacher and was in a reading class,” Vile told The Christian Chronicle. … Continue reading Connecticut church ‘in shock’ after Sandy Hook school massacre

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2012 in review: My Top 10 bylines of the year

  By Bobby Ross Jr. My Top 10 bylines of 2012: 10. I’m going to Disney church! KISSIMMEE, Fla. — At a hotel a mile west of Walt Disney World’s main gate on U.S. Highway 192, aspiring princesses and little boys with Mickey Mouse ears fill up on scrambled eggs and cereal on a Sunday morning. In a banquet room next to the breakfast buffet, children … Continue reading 2012 in review: My Top 10 bylines of the year

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Pass the syrup, but religion gets sticky in Vermont

Pass the syrup, but religion gets sticky: Faithful persevere in secular Vermont (reporting from Springfield, Vt.). Page 1 lead. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — Folks in the Green Mountain State like their economy syrupy sweet. The rural, thickly forested New England state produces 39 percent of the United States’ maple syrup. The state’s 626,000 residents are less sweet on religion: Vermont ranks as the nation’s most secular … Continue reading Pass the syrup, but religion gets sticky in Vermont

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From Rhode Island to Liberia, with love

From Rhode Island to Liberia, with love: Immigrant church in the U.S. has big dreams for bringing hope and healing to its war-torn homeland (reporting from Providence, R.I.). Page 1 lead. PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In the bustling core of Rhode Island’s capital, Liberian immigrants crowd into a simple white building with “Providence Church of Christ” painted in fading red letters above the front door. On … Continue reading From Rhode Island to Liberia, with love

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Faith, family and ducks: Behind the scenes of ‘Duck Dynasty’

Faith, family and ducks: For these reality TV stars, ‘holding hands with Hollywood’ presents a challenge as they endeavor to share Jesus (reporting from West Monroe, La.). Currents. WEST MONROE, La. — Hollywood, meet the real Robertsons. A&E’s hit reality series “Duck Dynasty” has made celebrities out of Duck Commander Phil Robertson, his wife Kay and their bearded, camo-clad sons Willie, Jase and Jeptha, not to mention “Uncle Si,” Phil’s younger brother. … Continue reading Faith, family and ducks: Behind the scenes of ‘Duck Dynasty’

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I’m going to Disney church!

I’m going to Disney church!: A Florida ministry serves vacationing Christians with a Sunday assembly at an Orlando-area hotel (reporting from Kissimmee, Fla.). Second Front. KISSIMMEE, Fla. — At a hotel a mile west of Walt Disney World’s main gate on U.S. Highway 192, aspiring princesses and little boys with Mickey Mouse ears fill up on scrambled eggs and cereal on a Sunday morning. In a banquet … Continue reading I’m going to Disney church!

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