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Muslim groups seek answers on spying

Objections to secret surveillance of mosques
Jan 24, 2006 by Reuters
American Muslim groups have asked U.S. government agencies to be more forthcoming about news reports disclosing widespread secret electronic surveillance and radiation monitoring of Muslim mosques.
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New grants program seeks young clergy, local church support

Congregations can apply for Fund for Theological Education grants.
Jan 24, 2006 by Reuters
With many mainline Protestant denominations and the Catholic Church expecting fewer young pastors in coming years, the Fund for Theological Education (FTE) says that it will receive $6 million from the Lilly Endowment for matching grants to congregations that back seminarians starting their Master of Divinity studies.
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Storms wreck churches, clergy salaries

Over 900 churches affected
Nov 15, 2005 by Reuters
More than 900 houses of worship on the Gulf Coast have been destroyed, seriously damaged or forced to suspend services by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, leaving many clergy without salaries.

Interviews with more than a dozen faith leaders by Religion News Service indicate that hundreds more congregations had at least minimal damage.
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Relief agencies add quake, floods to list

"An incredible emergency year"
Nov 01, 2005 by Reuters
Religious relief agencies, already faced with numerous disasters in the past year, have begun assisting survivors of a massive earthquake in South Asia.