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  Latin America Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Thanksgiving in Latin America: an evolving tradition

  By Javier Bolaños

  Thanksgiving, traditionally celebrated in the United States and Canada, is gaining ground in some Latin American countries due to cultural influence and geographic proximity. In Mexico, for example, although it is not part of local traditions, the date has become popular among communities near the border and U.S. expatriates, who celebrate family gatherings with traditional dinners such as turkey and the classic side dishes of this holiday.

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  Europe Church & Missions Education

  Two theological training centers in Switzerland agree to merge: 'less competition, more cooperation'

  By Chris Eyte

  Two Swiss theological training institutions are joining forces with a complementary outlook with hopes to attract, inspire and bolster the numbers of younger people for pastoral training.The brands for the Theological Seminary of St. Chrischona (TSC) based in Bettingen-St Chrischona and Institute for Community-Orientated Continuing Education (IGW) in Zurich, with campuses in Germany, will remain–as will the independent sponsoring associations of TSC, IGW Switzerland and IGW Germany–but from Jan.

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  Europe Family & Children Church & Missions

  [Interview] Understanding children with additional needs, so our churches can be places of welcome and belonging

  By Rebecca Goropevsek

  In an interview with Christian Daily International, Mark Arnold - also known as the additional needs blogfather - shares valuable insights into what it means for churches to provide a welcoming environment for children with special needs. “Jesus spent a disproportionate amount of time with people who today we would say had additional needs, and he teaches us important things in many of these encounters,” he says.

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  US & Canada Church & Missions

  Tony Campolo, bestselling author, teacher and evangelist, dies at 89

  By The Christian Post

  Tony Campolo, a bestselling author, teacher and evangelist preacher known for championing a movement called “Red Letter Christianity,” has died. He was 89. Campolo’s death was announced on his Facebook page on Tuesday evening. The message to his friends and followers said the notable preacher “died at his home in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania,” where he was “surrounded by his family and loved ones.”

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  US & Canada Africa Church & Missions

  ‘Vindictive’: UMC criticized for plan to cut funds to departing African conference

  By The Christian Post

  The United Methodist Church has garnered criticism for a plan to possibly cut funding to the 1-million-member Côte d'Ivoire Conference, which voted to leave the denomination earlier this year before the original deadline to do so.

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  Europe Church & Missions

  Emerging mission network launches award to honor innovative missional projects in Europe with 'impact beyond church walls'

  By Chris Eyte

  “Spark Europe", a missional network of Christians started 10 years ago, has launched a cash prize award to recognize innovative and impactful mission projects throughout mainland Europe. The Spark Award, intended to be held every four years, was inspired by technology awards in California rewarding innovators for their pioneering spirit and shedding light on their endeavors to inspire others to do the same and more.