Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Celebration
On July 18th, 2008, Nelson Mandela will celebrate his 90th birthday.
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Concluding its UCC inquiry, IRS offers complete vindication
The Internal Revenue Service has concluded that the UCC did not violate tax laws when U.S. Sen. Barack Obama addressed the denomination's 50th anniversary General Synod in Hartford, Conn., in June 2007.
"Based on your response to the inquiry, we have determined that the activity about which we had concern did not constitute an intervention or participation in a political campaign … and that the United Church of Christ continues to qualify as an organization described in section 501(c)(3)," according to a May 13 letter from the IRS.
No Violation of Tax Laws after Obama speech
Robert L. Polk Criminal Justice Lecture
The Rev. Petero A. N. Sabune, International peace activist, will be the guest lecturer on Sunday, June 8th at the 6th Annual Robert L. Polk Criminal Justice event sponsored by The Riverside Church Prison Ministry & Family Advocacy Committee.
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