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Harvard Rabbi and JLIC Director Publishes Book
Rabbi Ben Greenberg, the Director of Harvard JLIC and Jewish Chaplain of Harvard University, published a new book called Covenantal Promise and Destiny exploring Genesis and Deuteronomy. - September 15, 2010 - Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus at Harvard University
American Muslims Vow to Replace Every Holy Quran Burned
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA invites all Muslims to respond to assault on holy book with patience, prayer and peaceful protest. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA intends to donate at least one copy of the Holy Quran for every one that is burned in the Dove World Outreach Center’s... - September 11, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA
Forum for Hindu Awakening's First Hinduism Summit (Hindu Dharma Sabha) in California Receives Overwhelmingly Positive Response
Powerful speeches, engaging presentations, resounding resolutions, ancient Sanskrit verses and exhibitions about Hindu Dharma marked the first Hinduism Summit in California. - September 01, 2010 - Forum for Hindu Awakening
Last Meeting at Maldon Friary for COC Heybridge
Sunday 29th marks last meeting at the Friary for local church. - August 29, 2010 - Christian Outreach Centre Heybridge
Forum for Hindu Awakening's California Hinduism Summit to Discuss Hindu Identity, Human Rights and Issues Facing Hindus in America
The Hindu community in California is all abuzz with the news of the fast approaching Hinduism Summit. The Summit aims to answer questions, dispel misconceptions, increase the understanding and provide practical guidance about Hinduism through speeches made by prominent Hindu leaders, posters on Hindu Dharma and videos regarding spiritual science. Saints, scholars and ascetics have blessed this Summit to foster these aims. - August 24, 2010 - Forum for Hindu Awakening
Muslims Condemn Burning of Quran on 9/11
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community counsels patience, prayer and promotion of knowledge of the Holy Quran and its true teachings. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA strongly condemns a Florida church’s effort to desecrate the Holy Quran on “International Burn a Quran Day” on Sept. 11. In... - August 24, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA
Infinite Wisdom Day United Communities in Dialogue
Sikh Research Institute hosted a multi-faith panel discussion and an interactive audience participation session afterwards on 8 August. The event sparked a discussion on the question of religious tolerance in our communities today and the success of moving from tolerance to acceptance. - August 20, 2010 - Sikh Research Institute
New Release Urges New Ways to Celebrate Holy Days, Holidays; Book by Bill Smith, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
This book is a call for us to heighten our remembrance and appreciation for the nation’s holidays and Christina holy days – to go beyond how we normally celebrate these occasions. Although holidays refresh us for our work lives, they play a bigger role in our lives “when they... - August 19, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Holy Events’ Site Traffic Eclipses Popular Christian Radio Station
Company passes 'The Fish Atlanta' in competitive market - August 16, 2010 - Holy Events
DirectRooms.com – Devotees Honour Water Goddess in Penang on 3 October 2010
DirectRooms.com reveals that preparations are taking place for the annual Loy Krathong festival in Malaysia’s Penang. - August 12, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA Looks Forward to Ramadhan
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA Looks Forward to Ramadhan. The holy month is a special time for fasting, prayers, gratitude and focus on teachings of the Holy Quran. - August 04, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA
Infinite Wisdom Day Promises Thoughtful Dialogue
Sikh Research Institute will host a discussion free and open to the public in San Antonio, Texas, on August 8, 2010, 1t 4pm. The event, Infinite Wisdom Day, will feature a multi-faith panel discussing the paradigm of religious acceptance moving toward tolerance. - August 01, 2010 - Sikh Research Institute
International Women's Leader to Celebrate with Nebraska 93 Years of History
International Supervisor of Women, Mother Willie Mae Rivers will be the special guest speaker for the Nebraska Jurisdiction COGIC Holy Convocation - July 30, 2010 - Nebraska Jurisdiction Church of God In Christ
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Continues Nationwide "Muslims for Peace" Campaign by Commemorating the Roots of Religious Freedom in America
More than 6,000 delegates and dozens of community leaders and lawmakers gathered in Chantilly, Virginia last weekend at the 62nd annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA. A major theme of this year’s convention was religious freedom in America. “America and Islam share a... - July 26, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA
New Release Shows Innermost Thoughts of a Monk Traveling Throughout His Own Life in His Own Mind; Book by Vasile Munteanu, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Imagine if you could revisit life and travel back and forth in time, simply by putting yourself into a deep and meditative trance. That’s just what happens during nightly prayers when a monk puts himself in this state, surrounded by incense and candle flames. The evening provides both a... - July 25, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Church of Scientology 25th Anniversary
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville has just celebrated their 25th year anniversary with an evening soiree in their beautifully restored building on 8th Avenue South. - July 22, 2010 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
A Coach for Every Pastor – Find Your Coach Here
Coaching4Clergy.com offers specialized training for pastors, church leaders and coaches. Their new website, launched in May 2010, features a Find-a-Coach database where clients can search for a match. Every coach listed provides a complimentary coaching session. - July 22, 2010 - Coaching4Clergy
62nd Annual Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, USA
6,130 American Muslims Gathered for Spiritual Rejuvenation The 62nd annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA at the Dulles Expo and Conference Center in Chantilly, Virginia, ended today. More than 6,000 delegates from all over the United States attended the three-day event. The... - July 20, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA
Bishop Carlton Pearson Keynote Speaker and Gospel Singer Jonathan Nelson to Perform at Rev. Ike's Church in NYC on July 18
Dynamic and outspoken spiritual activist, Bishop Carlton Pearson, will be the keynote speaker this Sunday, July 18, at a "Spiritual Transformation" service, hosted by Rev. Ike's son, Bishop Xavier Eikerenkoetter, and also featuring celebrity musical performer Jonathan Nelson. - July 14, 2010 - Reverend Ike Ministries
Award-Winning Story of a Pastor’s Struggles and Victories Released to DVD by Lukas Media Distribution
Greg Laurie of Harvest Ministries Chronicles His Journey from Abuse to Redemption in Lost Boy - July 12, 2010 - Lukas Media LLC
Holy Events Announces Grand Opening
Site promises low-cost solution to effective church marketing - July 12, 2010 - Holy Events
William D. Hinn Returns to Chicago for Second Heaven on Earth Conference, Churches Unite
Illinois churches River of Life Worship International, Beyond the Veil Ministries, and Lost and Found are hosting a Christian conference from July 9th to July 11th, 2010. The conference, entitled 'Heaven On Earth (Part 2)' will include worship arts ministries and keynote speaker, Pastor William D. - July 09, 2010 - River of Life Worship International
Muslim Community Stands Up for Peace
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA announced today the launch of its nationwide "Muslims for Peace" ad campaign. With so many acts of violence perpetrated in the name of Islam across the world, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community aims to debunk the myth that Muslims do not practically stand... - July 07, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA
Coastal Community Church in South Florida Experiences Steady Growth
New church in Coconut Creek makes a significant impact in the Fort Lauderdale and Broward County areas. - July 02, 2010 - Coastal Community Church
UCG Bible Study Guide Provides Help for Dealing with Health Problems
A new lesson on dealing with health problems has been added to the www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site. The United Church of God has added a total of seven more lessons in the “Bible Answers for...” series, bringing the total number of Bible lessons to 45 so far. - July 02, 2010 - United Church of God
How to Help Someone with a Health Problem, Subject of New UCG Bible Study Guide
The new www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site has grown to 45 lessons. The United Church of God has added seven more lessons in the “Bible Answers for...” series, including one on how to encourage someone with a health problem. - July 02, 2010 - United Church of God
New Bible Study Guide Provides Hope and Help for Overcoming Self-Injury
Cutting and other forms of self-injury are modern epidemics, but the United Church of God believes the ancient wisdom of the Bible can provide real hope and help. They have added a new lesson on self-injury to the www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site. - July 01, 2010 - United Church of God
UCG Bible Study Guide Provides Hope and Help for Coping with Loneliness
The new www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site is growing rapidly. The United Church of God has added seven more lessons in the “Bible Answers for...” series, bringing the total number of Bible lessons to 45 so far. - July 01, 2010 - United Church of God
TransNational Bankcard Announces New Charitable Division of Operations
TransNational offering churches, charities, and religiously affiliated 501c3’s Credit Card Services at its cost. - June 28, 2010 - TransNational Payments
Friends Forever Hosts Israel's Boston Consul-General
Friends Forever, a 501(c)(3) global non-partisan advocacy and awareness organization dedicated to world peace, yesterday hosted Israeli Consul-General to New England, Nadav Tamir at The Hundred Club in Portsmouth, NH to discuss the important role that Friends Forever plays in fostering peace in the Middle East. - June 24, 2010 - Friends Forever USA
Xclaimed Ministries' Free Community Concert in the Park
Known for bicycle giveaways and free toys for the kids, Xclaimed Ministries did not disappoint. Over 100 children stood in line to choose Two free toys, six children won new bicycles, three families won Original Tommy’s Hamburger Certificates, one family received free admission to Adventure City, one family received a free dinner at Hof’s Hut, one person won a Starbucks’ gift card and another won a free dinner at Olive Garden. - June 16, 2010 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
The Society for the Increase of the Ministry (SIM) Elects New Officers, Reports Record Grants at Its Annual Board Meeting
The Society for the Increase of the Ministry (SIM) held its annual meeting - new officers are elected and reports record grants. - June 13, 2010 - Society for the Increase of the Ministry
Alumni and Seminarians Connect at the New SIMnet Connect
Society for the Increase of the Ministry announce a new place for seminarians and alumni to connect - SIMnet Connect - June 13, 2010 - Society for the Increase of the Ministry
New Nonfiction Release by James B. Hoffman Provides In-Depth Discussion of Sin and Redemption, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Over the course of two years, the author has dedicated himself to a survey of the Bible, focusing on the topic of sin—specifically, “who will be saved, who won’t be saved, and how to be saved.” He challenges readers to tackle this study in hopes of helping Christians understand God’s expectations of them. - June 04, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
National Ministry to Blended Families, The Bonded Family, Teams Up with GoodSearch to Fund StepFamily Research via Search Engine Use & Everyday Online Purchases
The Bonded Family, a nationally recognized faith-based blended family research and resources organization is utilizing technology and the internet as it works to serve step-families. In a just announced partnership with GoodSearch.com they are asking their supporters, those doing everyday search... - June 04, 2010 - The Bonded Family
California Executive Protection Firm Announces New Church Security Division
Gideon Protective Services, Inc. will offer comprehensive church security training, security consulting and executive protection to churches and synagogues of all faiths. - May 28, 2010 - Gideon Protective Services, Inc
Walk With The Master: The Story of the Sites of the Buddha Debuts on DVD June 29
Kultur announces the DVD release of, the Walk With The Master: The Story of the Sites of The Buddha The History of Buddhism is told in this unique program, presenting the journey Buddha himself took during his lifetime. Walk with the master explores Buddha’s life and legacy and the Buddhist... - May 27, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Historical March: 95 - Mile Walk from Birmingham to Montgomery, Alabama
Historical March: 95–Mile walk from Birmingham to the Steps of the State Capitol in Montgomery Alabama. Christian Missions Church is sponsoring “Walking for a Good Cause.” The walk will begin on Friday, June 11, 2010 in Birmingham and end on Saturday, June 19, 2010 in Montgomery,... - May 24, 2010 - Chrisitian Missions Church
New Book Guides Readers Along the Path to Enlightenment, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
This book, the second in a five-book treatise, devotes itself to offering flashes of illumination for the reader’s enlightenment, pointing those who seek it toward the truth regarding the nature of reality and the attainment of immortality. Each entry presents a different approach to... - May 22, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Xclaimed Ministries Gives Away Bicycles and Toys
Xclaimed Ministries provides another community concert giving away free bicycles, free toys, free BBQ lunch, free groceries and a message of hope (also free). - May 20, 2010 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Free Psychic Network Integrates Psychic Readings with Kabbalah, Tarot, Astrology and Numerology
Correlating the Kabbalah, Tarot, Astrology, and Numerology the Free Psychic Network creates an integrated daily free psychic reading. Interdisciplinary in nature the forecast provides a means for evaluating the similarities inherent in these esoteric spiritual and occult practices. Although many... - May 12, 2010 - Free Psychic Network
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management Forms Strategic Alliance with Southern Seminary to Co-Sponsor the First Annual Conference Focusing on Church Safety
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management, LLC (ICSARM) is pleased to announce a joint effort with The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky to present the first ever “Vigilance Conference” to be held on the campus of Southern Seminary, July 20-22, 2010. The theme of the event is “Rebuilding Perspective on Safety & Security” and is open to church leaders and those associated in any capacity with church safety and church security. - May 12, 2010 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management
Church of the Earth Sponsors Central NC Pagan Pride Day 2010
For the 5th year in a row, the Church of the Earth of Raleigh, NC has become a Sponsor for the annual Central NC Pagan Pride Days festival. - May 01, 2010 - Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival
Dog Ear Publishing Releases New Collection of Short Stories and Devotions by Diane Doering That Gives Encouragement to the Aged, Their Loved Ones and Care Givers
The stories and devotions in Finding Life in the Last Season, by a licensed minister, missionary and co-director of an international non-profit organization, encourage understanding and empathy with those who are entering the final chapter of their lives and also provide comfort and hope to those who find themselves in their “last season.” - April 28, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Stephan Beyer Talks About Plant Medicines on April 27 "Why Shamanism Now?" with Christina Pratt
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity”, teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks to author, professor, and peacemaker Stephan Beyer to discuss his new book Singing to the Plants: A Guide to Mestizo Shamanism in the Upper Amazon. - April 23, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
New Release Published by Dog Ear Publishing Explores Man’s Search for Truth and Harmony, Book by Em2
This enlightening book of spiritual exploration invites readers from its very first words to delve into the depths of their consciousness and unfold their wings to the truth of their divine destiny. Each of us can learn to turn away from selfish desires as we become aware of our True Being and with this knowledge bring Unity to our planet. - April 23, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Former Baptist Deacon Calls for Blacks to Question Christianity; New Release by Donald R. Wright is Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Dog Ear Publishing author Donald R. Wright, a former deacon in a Baptist church, asks all blacks in America to re-examine their need for religion. The book offers a compelling presentation of practical reasons that blacks should disregard their need for religion, especially Christianity. The book... - April 22, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
The "F Factor" Shows You How to Live a Balanced Life in an Unbalanced World; Book Published by Dog Ear Publishing, Written by Eric James Schindler
This book shows us that by following God’s principals for success in five key areas of life – Faith, Family, Fitness, Finance and Friends – you can live a balanced life in an unbalanced world. - April 21, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Tom Cowan is the Special Guest on April 20 "Why Shamanism Now?" Radio Show with Christina Pratt
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks to shamanic practitioner of Celtic visionary and healing techniques, Tom Cowan, about the upcoming Society of Shamanic Practitioners Conference: “Self in Service.” - April 20, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Transaction Books About the Holocaust – Never Forget
Celebrating Holocaust Remembrance Week - April 14, 2010 - Transaction Publishers