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The Faith and Order Commission functions as the theological arm of the Ohio Council of Churches. It helps develop and sponsor events providing opportunities for study and reflection.
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In this May 2012 issue find: Building Ohio's Health Insurance Exchange; a follow-up article on Successful Earthkeeping Summit; Let's put the Voters First - Fair and Objective Redistricting Practices and dates for the 2013 National Workshop on Christian Unit.
In the February issue “A Dream Comes True.” Over the past 25 years we have worked with others to create a Peace Chair and Peace Program at the Mershon Center, OSU. It is coming to fruition. Take a look at upcoming events and a great new resource. Note an “Earthkeeping Summit” and read Tom Smith’s article about “Ohio’s Gambling Expansion”.
Highlights: The American Dream or God's Dream, the 2012 Ohio Ministries Convocation; Rev. Rebecca Tollefson receives CAIR award; The Ohio Christian News will only be published electronically after the November issue; information on CareWorks, a managed care organization.
Highlights: "Circles of Names" celebrates Northeastern Ohio women of faith, introduction of HB 256 which would do away with the need for gun permits, news on the upcoming Ohio Ministries Convocation.
Highlights: Episcopalians and Moravians inaugurate full communion, recap of the 2011 Ohio Ministries Convocation, Latest Challenge in the Immigration Discussion, The Rev. Dr. William Schnell, featured leader.
Highlights: Welcome to Bishop Louis Hunter, Sr. and The Rev. Raafat Zaki. Other featured articles: Black History Month and Tuesdays at the State House.
Highlights: Commonalities in Abrahamic Faiths, Welcome to Bishop Sylvester Williams, Sr.and the Rev. Dr. Charles Tyler, Sr.; New Program Promoting Wellness and Primary Care Visits in OH, 2011 Ohio Ministries Convocation.
Highlights: Immigration, High Risk Insurance Pool, Christian Marketplace Network, Inc., 2011 Ohio Ministries Convocation, Welcome new Bishop of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.
Highlights: Human Trafficking in Ohio, Recap of the 2010 OMC, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 09.
Highlights: Black History Month, From the President, House Bill 197, BCW Safety Requirements, Featured Leader: Bishop Tom Breidenthal.
Highlights: The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America & Full Communion, New Observer: The Church of the Nazarene, Featured Leader: Steve Salt, OMC and Anniversary Celebration information and registration.
Highlights: Slot Machines are the Crack-Cocaine of Gambling!, Edinburgh 1910---A centenary Celebration of Ecumenism, "Prepare the Future" Press Conference and Prayer Vigil.
Highlights: t Anniversary of the OCC, pictures of the 09 Ohio Ministries Convocation, dates, theme, etc for the 2010 OMC.
Highlights: Black History Month, New AC officers, Alvin Hadley's passing, Legislative Advocacy Day.
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