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January 2003 ENS Articles Archive of Articles Published in January 2003 Presiding Bishop's letter to former President George Bush Griswold urges multilateral approach to Iraq, praises Bush for AIDS initiative Five years on, Griswold calls church to God's mission of reconciliation, love NCC delegation returns from Iraq with warning against war Chicago religious leaders ask President Bush to give peace a chance Church of England bishops warn against war in Iraq Nonprofit utility announcing renewable energy option Griswold commends Illinois governor's decision in death penalty cases Cuts at World Council of Churches affecting US office Consultation calls for local initiatives in interreligious dialogue Hate campaign root of violence against minorities, say Pakistan churches 'Spirituality of Resistance' is theme of WCC's contribution to World Social Forum German church Web site aimed trying to reach working mothers Maine diocese establishes fund for community affected by bankruptcy Mainers stand firm against racism in gatherings and vigils across the state Iraqi Christians make preparations for war Gaza Anglican church and hospital sustains direct hit by guided missile New York diocese holds discussions about nuclear plant security Churches sponsoring advocacy days on US policies in Africa and the Middle East Diocese of Los Angeles uses ads to fight violence Anglican archbishop calls for understanding of homosexuals Virginia Seminary's library chosen as archive for African American Episcopalians Schools help impart religious knowledge, British survey finds Urban Caucus debates church growth and discipleship Baxter plans to step down as dean of National Cathedral Griswold urges multilateral approach to Iraq, praises Bush for AIDS initiative Head of Swedish church's support for boycott of Israeli products stirs debate Tutu joins University of North Florida faculty Scottish churches take first steps toward union UK evangelical groups threaten to look abroad for leadership Episcopal Peace Fellowship offering nonviolence training Finnish film wins Templeton European Film of the Year Prize Presiding Bishop's letter to former President George Bush MLK Jr. Day service draws 3,200 to Washington National Cathedral News teams chosen for Minneapolis General Convention Churches join humanitarian campaign to address health needs of Iraqi children NCC delegation returns from Iraq with warning against war Church leaders meet with Department of Defense officials at Pentagon English priest believes knowledge of witchcraft can be useful Australian author takes on "suicidal church" Atlanta rector appointed to head Women's Ministries at Church Center Scottish Episcopal Church produces communion coloring book Palestinian bishop urges Swedish prime minister to play mediating role New study says religions can boost environmentalism Absalom Jones celebration at EDS honors first African-American Episcopal priest War on Iraq not justified, Canadian Anglican primate argues Anglicans set day of prayer for Archbishop of Canterbury Students celebrate Christian diversity, find common ground Massachusetts celebrates the making of a new bishop suffragan New archbishop of Canterbury raises morality issues in first public lecture Episcopal Society for Ministry on Aging will dissolve in February NCC General Secretary calls for fasting, peace prayers Episcopalians work as well as pray for church unity Global Fund gives LWF first NGO grant in AIDS fight Australian law restricts use of names on prayer lists Dialogue with separated Anglican churches moves forward Pittsburgh bishop removes himself from Philadelphia row Five years on, Griswold calls church to God's mission of reconciliation, love Rights report criticises US war on terror, Chinese religious repression Episcopalians working with Muslims in Georgia Interfaith delegation to Middle East arrives in Jordan Mideast church leaders celebrate new unity Danforth returning to the Sudan to resume peace talks Tutu slams U.S., Britain over Iraq action