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Adventist Church president appeals for unity in television interview

Seventh-day Adventist world church President Ted N.C. Wilson appealed to the world church family to remain united in the face of issues that threaten to create dissension and distraction.

August 16, 2012 in From the World Church by

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Church leaders issue ‘An Appeal for Oneness in Christ”

Leaders of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists today issued “An Appeal for Oneness in Christ,” urging the church’s constituent union conferences to shun “unilateralism” in deciding on ordination policy.

August 16, 2012 in From the World Church by

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For Adventist chaplain at London Olympics, pins are tools of the trade

Six days a week during the Olympics, Richard Daly takes the Underground here to Olympic Park in East London, where more than 100,000 spectators swarm nine game venues.

August 15, 2012 in From the World Church by

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In London, Olympics outreach impacts community members

Weir’s theatrical production underscores church officials’ call for members to serve in the community during the Olympics, which has drawn hundreds of thousands of international visitors and extensive media coverage to London.

August 15, 2012 in From the World Church by

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United States: Columbia Union Votes Gender-Neutral Ordinations

A special July 29 constituency meeting called by the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists voted a resolution: “That the Columbia Union Conference authorize ordination to the gospel ministry without regard to gender.”

August 15, 2012 in From the World Church by

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On ordination questions, Adventist leadership appeals for orderly process

The world leadership of the Seventh-day Adventists has issued a highly unusual “appeal for unity” to regional administrative units of the church that have either taken or are considering independent action regarding the ordination of women to gospel ministry. The request comes in a statement issued today in response to actions by several union conferences, […]

July 19, 2012 in From the World Church by

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Denomination’s former treasurer appointed ADRA acting president

Former Seventh-day Adventist world church Treasurer Robert L. Rawson was appointed Tuesday to serve as acting president of Adventist Development and Relief Agency International until a permanent successor is found. The move follows the June 25 board action to remove Rudi Meier, who served as president since 2010. “Elder Rawson is a leader who is […]

July 19, 2012 in From the World Church by

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Millions worldwide continue to receive hope through literature campaign

Seventh-day Adventist world church leaders embarked upon a literature sharing campaign two years ago that surpassed in scale any literature project to date. The goal was to share more than 100 million copies of The Great Hope around the world. Written by Adventist Church co-founder Ellen G. White, the abridged version of the book would […]

July 18, 2012 in From the World Church by

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United States: Oakwood s Aeolians win awards in world choir competition

Student singers from the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Oakwood University, located in Huntsville, Alabama, took home three awards from the world’s largest choir competition last week. At the 7th World Choir Games, the Oakwood Aeolians won the Championship Trophy in the “Spiritual” category, besting 15 other choirs for the honor. The 42-member Aeolians also won one […]

July 18, 2012 in From the World Church by

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