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OK, we are getting caught up a bit – at least I am into the current year.<\/p>\n

But I am going to start by including a few older ones around a single theme: There were recognitions of three missionaries over the past couple of months culminating in early January with the centennial of the death of Mary Slessor<\/a>, a Church of Scotland missionary to what is now Nigeria. A few of the headlines from both Scotland and Nigeria:<\/p>\n

‘The Queen of Okoyong’: The legacy of Mary Slessor<\/a><\/strong> – from BBC News<\/p>\n

Plaque commemorates ‘extraordinary’ missionary Mary Slessor<\/a><\/strong> – from stv News<\/p>\n

Mary Slessor: PCN honours late missionary with commemorative ceremony<\/a><\/strong> – from Pulse Nigeria: “The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria AkwaSynod will be holding a commemorative service to celebrate the centenary celebration of Mary Slessor’s death. “<\/p>\n

The previous month Jane Haining was in the news as a BBC documentary about her premiered. She was a Church of Scotland worker in Budapest who refused to leave her work when the Nazis invaded and ultimately died in Auschwitz. (Unfortunately, it appears the documentary is not available online.)<\/p>\n

Jane Haining: The Scot who died in Auschwitz<\/a><\/strong> – from BBC News<\/p>\n

Finally, a Presbyterian Church of Ireland missionary was honored in India for his work there:<\/p>\n

Presbyterian missionary remembered in India<\/a><\/strong> – from Presbyterian Church in Ireland; “A former Presbyterian missionary who served in India has been honoured during a special ceremony held recently at the Gujarat United School of Theology. Rev. John Faris and Miss Linda Jackson represented the Presbyterian Church of Ireland as the Ted Jackson Computer Training Centre and new library were officially opened in Ahmedabad.”<\/p>\n

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And in news on mission workers currently serving, an attack on a Northern Irish medical missionary:<\/p>\n

Maud Kells: Brave humanitarian shot in DR Congo will not be deterred<\/a><\/strong> – from Belfast Telegraph<\/p>\n

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And now, a few other things that caught my interest…<\/p>\n

From the Reformed Church in South Africa, after the general synod meeting was divided on the issue, a special synod will be called to discuss it:<\/p>\n

Special synod to decide on Reformed Church women ministers<\/a><\/strong> – from The Citizen<\/p>\n

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A new General Assembly Moderator is inducted in Ghana:<\/p>\n

Evangelical Presbyterian Church gets new Moderator<\/a><\/strong> – from Ghana News Agency<\/p>\n

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A new story related to a continuing discussion around the PC(USA):<\/p>\n

Edison minister fights divestment\u00a0policy: Presbyterian cleric says national body ignores Jewish voices<\/a><\/strong> – from New Jersey Jewish News<\/p>\n

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And in Scotland, opposition to a new opt-out system for organ donors:<\/p>\n

Free Church of Scotland blasts organ donor plans<\/a><\/strong> – from The Scotsman; “The Free Church of Scotland has voiced its opposition to a blanket opt-out system for organ donation. The religious group claims specialist nurses and better education on organ donation in schools would be far more effective in increasing the number of donors.”<\/p>\n

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Also out of Scotland, the Kirk is a partner in providing a more friendly atmosphere for visiting families at a youth correctional facility:<\/p>\n

Family bus scheme launched at Polmont youth prison<\/a><\/strong> – from BBC News<\/p>\n

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Over the last few months there have been several very interesting church-sponsored workshops around the globe. In this time slice there was one by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland:<\/p>\n

‘Living and dying well’ conference draws key speakers<\/a><\/strong> – from a Presbyterian Church in Ireland news article; “Hosted jointly by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and Union Theological College, the theme of the event is ‘Living and Dying Well’ and will address the ethical, pastoral and legal issues surrounding attempts to legislate in favour of assisted suicide.”<\/p>\n

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A few things about buildings, starting with the continuing saga of the Greyfriars Church of Scotland in Port of Spain, Trinidad:<\/p>\n

Move to save ruins of Greyfriars church<\/a><\/strong> – from Trinidad & Tobago Guardian<\/p>\n

Bid to settle Greyfriars demolition out of court<\/a><\/strong> – from Trinidad Express<\/p>\n

Greyfriars owner, PoS Council in talks<\/a><\/strong> – from Trinidad & Tobago Newsday<\/p>\n

In Texas, the oldest house of worship in town, originally built by Presbyterians, and later used by other denominations, has been vacant for over a decade is being converted to community space in a private initiative:<\/p>\n

Edna leader restore church for community<\/a><\/strong> – from Victoria Advocate<\/p>\n

Help with a new roof for a church in New York:<\/p>\n

Historic Le Roy church receives landmark grant<\/a><\/strong> – from The Daily News<\/p>\n

And from Scotland, a new proposal for a historic but abandoned church property but with concern for the adjoining cemetery:<\/p>\n

Proposals to convert Kinfauns Church into luxury house back on the table<\/a><\/strong> – from The Courier<\/p>\n

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And remembrances of three notable gentlemen:<\/p>\n

In Ireland, Mr. Jonathan Simms, MBE, a supporter of the Boys Brigade and other youth programs, remembered in a service led by the GA Moderator:<\/p>\n

\u2018He had time for everyone – a rare quality\u2019<\/a><\/strong> – from Carrick Times<\/p>\n

In the U.S., Professor Ed Farley of Vanderbilt Divinity School:<\/p>\n

Remembering Nashville theologian, musician Ed Farley<\/a><\/strong> – from The Tennessean<\/p>\n

And Syngman Rhee, seminary professor and the Moderator of the PC(USA) 212th General Assembly (2000):<\/p>\n

Syngman Rhee, Presbyterian and ecumenical leader, dies at 83<\/a><\/strong> – from The Christian Century<\/p>\n

PC(USA) mourns loss of former Moderator and ecumenical\u00a0leader<\/a><\/strong> – PC(USA) press release<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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