Daily Archives: 17 December 17, 2007

Called To Be a Public Church: 2008 ELCA Voting and Civic Participation Guide

A resource guide to encourage, empower, and equip Lutherans to engage responsibly in the 2008 election cycle. “Called To Be a Public Church” is intended to encourage congregations to participate in voter registration drives, voter mobilization campaigns, and poll monitoring. … Continue reading

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Vatican nativity does away with the manger

For 25 years, the Christmas Nativity scene in front of St Peter’s Basilica has shown the infant Jesus in a manger in Bethlehem. This year, however, the Vatican has decided to radically change the scene, shifting it to Nazareth, and … Continue reading

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After 45 years, woman gets haircut

For 45 years, Darka Jakymchuk refused to cut her hair, growing the auburn tresses down to her ankles and pinning them up in an enormous bun each morning. That all changed yesterday with one snip of the shears when the … Continue reading

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