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Billions of dollars have been stolen in religion-related fraud in recent years, according to the North American Securities Administrators Association, a group of state officials who work to protect investors. Read more.
TORONTO, CANADA (ANS) — “The best use of money is to help other people,” Rick Warren, pastor, best-selling author, global strategist and philanthropist, told a gathering of faith-based organizations meeting to address the scourge of HIV/ADS in Toronto, Canada, this weekend. Read more.
NEWS RELEASEThis week, representatives of Habitat for Humanity of Dane County (HFHDC) traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina to receive one of the most prestigious awards granted to Habitat for Humanity affiliates.
WAUNAKEE – One man’s calling has breathed life into another man’s legacy, creating a gift that will resonate with generations of parishioners at St. Victor Catholic Church in Monroe. Read more.
Many of the men and women gathered at Madison’s High Point Church this week consider the Willow Creek Leadership Summit the high point (no pun intended) of their year and the very best way to prepare for another year of ministry.
Green Lake Conference Center plans to sell part of its 1,000-acre spiritual retreat on Wisconsin’s deepest lake, using proceeds from the possible $25 million-plus sale to help America’s pastors revitalize their congregations and reach out to everyday "unchurched" people. Read more.
The University of Wisconsin issued a news release Wednesday evening which began:"The University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Knights of Columbus Council 6568 have reached an agreement that will allow the formation of a broadly inclusive Registered Student Organization (RSO) in time for the fall 2006 semester."MC learned the Knights of Columbus said otherwise. The CAPITAL TIMES story followed with more details. The Associated Press filed this story on Wednesday, and this one on Thursday. The University of Wisconsin’s updated statement is here. National media are picking up the story: Inside Higher EducationStay tuned for more updates.
MADISON – Armed with a recent federal appeals court ruling, Christian student groups are challenging University of Wisconsin campuses’ decisions to refuse to recognize them over their allegedly discriminatory membership requirements. Read more. Additional story at WorldNetDaily.Additional commentary.Story becomes a political football.
MADISON-Each August, thousands of students move in and out of downtown apartments. In an effort to minimize the mess and maximize the benefit to the community, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a coalition of local partners, including the City of Madison, Goodwill Industries and St. Vincent de Paul, are working together on the Moving Days campaign to encourage students to donate usable items to local charities.
CHARLOTTE — Death is not bad.Sara White is telling you this while having lunch recently. Reminders of her work as a real estate agent come with several calls to her cellphone and a 20-second pitch to the waiter. The previous night she threw a surprise 18th birthday party for her daughter, Jecolia, a warm-up for the high school graduation fest she was planning. Read more.