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September/October 1997
(Volume 30, Number 5)

News Stories

'A' will create legal exposure for the PCUSA

Stated Clerk decries growing movement to redirect funds
Despite clerk's protest, sessions are exercising their constitutional authority

Voters should know the source and goal of Amendment A

Presbyterian Women Gathering promotes gay rights
Leaders welcome all forms of sexual behavior

PLGC publication connects sexuality with pagan spirituality
Advertisements look for links between 'sexuality and spirituality'

Innovative program offers hope to at-risk Fresno youth

Summary judgment favoring church lobbyists appealed
Law firm defending PCUSA's Washington Office admits dirty tricks

BOP interprets 'community nature'

Rev. Eriberto Soto preaches at GA

PW press policy makes workshops secret

Refletions on the Presbyterian Women's Gathering

Gathering can be 'one of loneliest places'

Esther Berg named NPWL coordinator

God is doing something great, and you can be a part of it
Presbyterian Center for Mission Studies seeks commitment to share the Good News

Synod, GA asked to review 'inherently unconstitutional' action

Curriculum sampler imposes economic/political agenda

Outreach Foundation calls for help with church roof project

Presbyterian school in Houston wins national recognition

The central issue is qualifications for leaders of the Church

WCC income stabilized by investment results

Editorials

Pocketbook protests

Covenants

Double exposure

Presbyterian Leader's Forum

A message from the Stated Clerk

A message from the Moderator

A message from the GAC Chair

Book Reviews

Receiving the Power: Preparing the Way for the Holy Spirit
By Zeb Bradford Long and Douglass McMurry

Spirit Wars: Pagan Revival in Christian America
By Peter Jones

Five Challenges for the Once and Future Church
By Loren B. Mead

Briefly noted
The Lord and His Prayer
By N.T. Wright

Praying Jesus’ Way: A Guide for Beginners and Veterans
By Brian J. Dodd

Prayer: The Great Adventure
By David Jeremiah

Foundations of the Faith

The Apostles' Creed: Amen


Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor


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