Articles - In The Spirit en-us http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive N/A http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive webmaster@newpittsburghcourier.com 20 http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive/articles/40629/1/New-pastor-to-head-Obamas-Chicago-church/Page1.html (AP)—When Rev. Otis Moss III takes to the pulpit before a congregation that includes Barack Obama, he’s as likely to preach about Tupac Shakur or one of his favorite authors as he is the Apostle Paul. webmaster@newpittsburghcourier.com (Associated Press) Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive/articles/40628/1/Black-named-professional-woman-of-the-year/Page1.html The Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Point Breeze has announced that one of its staff, Maryln Black, was recognized as the 2008 Professional Woman of the Year by the Pittsburgh Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc. The award is presented to a minority woman that the Pittsburgh Club has deemed outstanding in her chosen profession while providing excellent service in the Pittsburgh community. sbroadus@newpittsburghcourier.com (Courier Newsroom) Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive/articles/40573/1/The-Christian-Church-of-Wilkinsburg-embraces-diversity-in-theology-and-practices/Page1.html There’s a small congregation right in the heart of Wilkinsburg trying to make a big difference in the community. The Christian Church of Wilkinsburg (Disciples of Christ), was founded in the 1800s as an ecumenical movement trying to bring the denominations together. Seeking to move beyond denominational disagreements, the founders envisioned a united church of Jesus Christ modeled on the New Testament. webmaster@newpittsburghcourier.com (Nikki Coffee) Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive/articles/40572/1/Bishop-Leonard-Scott-celebrates-over-30-years-with-new-release/Page1.html NEW YORK—What started in 1976 has become legendary status now for Bishop Leonard Scott; his label Tyscot is the oldest African-American-owned gospel record label in the nation. sbroadus@newpittsburghcourier.com (Courier Newsroom) Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive/articles/40571/1/Church-Circuit/Page1.html sbroadus@newpittsburghcourier.com (Courier Newsroom) Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive/articles/40518/1/Lest-we-forgetcelebrating-Black-history-in-April/Page1.html “It is my pleasure to join with the pastors’ wives of the Church of God in Christ [COGIC] Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania in welcoming everyone gathered for the 18th annual Black History Achievement Awards banquet and to honor individuals—who in their lifetime have made positive contributions to the community, our commonwealth and our nation...”—Proclamation, Edward G. Rendell, governor of Pennsylvania webmaster@newpittsburghcourier.com (Jacalyn Barbour) Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive/articles/40517/1/Church-Circuit/Page1.html sbroadus@newpittsburghcourier.com (Courier Newsroom) Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive/articles/40466/1/Rev-Kincaid-says-main-role-of-church-is-to-make-disciples/Page1.html At an age when most young men are thinking of sports, cars or even college and future endeavors, young Rev. J. Lavon Kincaid was answering the call to the ministry. At age 16 he began preaching and was licensed by the age of 18. webmaster@newpittsburghcourier.com (Nikki Coffee) Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive/articles/40465/1/Health-ministries-become-a-mainstay-of-African-American-churches/Page1.html ST. LOUIS (NNPA)—Faith-based health ministries have become a staple in many African-American churches, connecting physical health to spiritual health and biblical principles. news@nnpa.org (NNPA News Service) Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive/articles/40464/1/Church-Circuit/Page1.html sbroadus@newpittsburghcourier.com (Courier Newsroom) Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400