CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUES

Addresses

Protection of Religious Freedom: Ron Rankin, E373 [9MR]

Amendments

ERISA: preempt State law in certain cases relative to certain church plans (S. 1309), S14889, S15123 [19NO]

Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty (H.R. 1691), H5456, H5458 [13JY], H5584, H5596 [15JY]

Announcements

Macedonian Relief Fund: Fort Wayne (IN) Macedonian Tribune, H2775 [5MY]

Articles and editorials

Christian Family Hacked to Death, E2487 [19NO]

City Team Will Assist Kosovars, H2774 [5MY]

Constantino Brumidi—Artist of the Capitol—Classical Artist and Decorator of St. Stephen's Church, S2609 [11MR]

Faith in Action—Church Honors Pastor's 30 Years With Play, S7539 [23JN]

Fire That Damaged Black Church Was Set, E925 [11MY]

Justice Department Announces Arrests in Indiana Church Burnings, E671 [15AP]

Locals Coordinate Efforts, H2774 [5MY]

Macedonian Relief Fund, H2775 [5MY]

Medical Team Going to Albania, H2775 [5MY]

Mission San Jose de la Laguna, S8971 [21JY]

Pope's Passage to India May Be Most Perilous Yet, E2283 [5NO], E2423 [17NO]

Protest March Launched Against the Pope's Visit, E2423 [17NO]

Religious Persecution in India, E2279 [5NO]

Retiring Rabbi Teaches Peace, Not Retribution, H5035 [29JN]

Supplies Short in Balkans, H2774 [5MY]

Ten Men From Beckley, Two From Huntington, Used Skills To Build Friendships With Palestinians, E2169 [25OC]

Time for New Chapter To Begin—Rabbi Howard Simon Looks Ahead to Retirement, E1398 [24JN]

Bills and resolutions

ERISA: preempt State law in certain cases relative to certain church plans (see S. 1309), S7931 [30JN] (see H.R. 2183), H4222 [14JN]

Forest Service: eliminate fees associated with special use permits that authorize a church to use structures for religious or educational purposes (see H.R. 1727), H2919 [6MY]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 66), H8375 [15SE]

———protect religious liberty (see H.R. 1691), H2809 [5MY]

———protect religious liberty (H.R. 1691), consideration (see H. Res. 245), H5455 [13JY]

Insurance: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 2432), H5332 [1JY]

Prayer: recommend Nation's leaders to call for days of prayer to promote public healing and reconciliation and to unite in seeking God (see H. Con. Res. 94), H2635 [4MY]

Religion: support religious tolerance towards Muslims (see S. Res. 133), S8085 [1JY] (see H. Con. Res. 174), H7884 [5AU]

Remy, France: tribute to fundraising efforts of 364th Fighter Group for restoration of stained glass windows (see H. Con. Res. 123), H3711 [27MY]

Sacramento, CA: condemn arson at three area synagogues and affirm opposition to all forms of hate crimes (see S. Res. 136), S8085 [1JY] (see H. Res. 219), H4822 [23JN] (see H. Res. 225), H4993 [25JN] (see H. Res. 226), H5092 [29JN]

Substance abuse: allow faith-based treatment centers to receive Federal funding and permit individuals receiving Federal assistance to choose private and religious oriented treatment (see S. 289), S850 [21JA]

Taxation: designate renewal communities (see S. 463), S1926 [24FE] (see H.R. 815), H793 [24FE]

Excerpts

``Holy Bible'' (Song of Solomon 8), S8163 [1JY]

Factsheets

Examples of Unintended and Adverse Consequences From Enactment of Religious Liberty Protection Act, H5590 [15JY]

Homilies

Red Mass: Francis Cardinal George, E385 [10MR]

Red Mass Celebration: Raymond J. Boland, S13322-S13324 [27OC]

Letters

Recommend Nation's leaders to call for days of prayer to promote public healing and reconciliation and to unite in seeking God: Representative Moore, E1504 [1JY]

Religious Liberty Protection Act: Elaine R. Jones and Reed Colfax, NAACP Legal Defense, and Education Fund, Inc., H5590 [15JY]

———Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E2107 [14OC]

———Jon P. Jennings, Dept. of Justice, H5594 [15JY]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grants for religious organizations providing substance abuse treatment: Richard T. Foltin, Office of Government and International Affairs, S13860 [3NO]

———Rob Cavenaugh, Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, S13861 [3NO]

Lists

Religious groups supporting H.R. 1691, Religious Liberty Protection Act, H5594 [15JY]

Supporters of H.R. 1691, Religious Liberty Protection Act, H5583, H5606 [15JY]

Poems

``Barn That Became a House of Worship,'' Edward Brender, E2010 [1OC]

Press releases

Hindu Activists Burn Effigy of Pope, March To Protest Christian Activity—There Is No Religious Freedom in India: Council of Khalistan, E2247 [3NO]

Proposals

Tribute to citizens of Remy, France, for the burial of Houston Braly and to the fundraising efforts of the 364th Fighter Group for restoration of stained glass windows, S15079 [19NO]

Remarks in House

Absalom Jones Day: observance, E128 [3FE]

Asbury Park, NJ: dedication of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Bethel Ford Center and Community Development Corp., E1779 [5AU]

Azerbaijan: human rights violations against religious minorities, E1925 [22SE], E2410 [17NO]

Baltimore, MD: anniversary of New Psalmist Baptist Church, H4882 [24JN]

Britton, MI: anniversary of Britton Congregational Christian Church, E609 [12AP]

Bronx, NY: anniversary of Community Protestant Church of Co-op City, E1044 [20MY]

———anniversary of Jonas Bronck Apartments for Senior Citizens, E1293 [16JN]

Brooklyn, NY: tribute to Temple Beth Ahavath Sholom honorees, E1066 [24MY]

Cassell, Arthur E.: Sikeston, MO, Daughters of Sunset (organization) Recognition Program honoree, E2268 [4NO]

Centralia, IL: tribute to Mt. Moriah Christian Church rebuilding efforts, E1208 [10JN]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Annunciation Parish Community, E1685 [30JY], E1862 [14SE]

———anniversary of Fairview Community Church, E807 [29AP]

———anniversary of Holy Family Sodality of St. Rocco Parish, E649 [14AP]

———anniversary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary School, E1919 [22SE]

———anniversary of Shiloh Baptist Church, E1910 [21SE]

———anniversary of St. Aloysius Parish, E1218 [10JN]

———anniversary of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, E2093 [14OC]

———anniversary of Temple-Tifereth Israel, E2073 [12OC]

———dedication of St. Joseph Worship Space, E1044 [20MY]

Constitution—U.S.: distinction between the premise of ``separation of church and state'' and free exercise of religion, H9296-H9301 [4OC], H9880-H9886 [12OC], H10037 [14OC]

Crockett, TX: anniversary of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, E2420 [17NO]

Dallas, TX: tribute to New Hope Baptist Church, E2199 [27OC]

Delta, PA: anniversary of Slateville Presbyterian Church, E1183 [9JN]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, E1854 [13SE]

———anniversary of Galbraith African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, E707 [20AP]

———anniversary of Imani Temple, E1392 [24JN]

———anniversary of John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church, E872 [5MY]

———anniversary of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, E1870 [14SE], E1895 [17SE]

———anniversary of St. Luke Baptist Church, E345 [4MR]

Duryea, PA: anniversary of St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church, E1908 [21SE]

Eastpointe, MI: anniversary of Immanuel United Methodist Church, E2293 [8NO]

Edwardsville, IL: anniversary of LeClaire Christian Church, E1212 [10JN]

———anniversary of Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Church, E1573 [16JY]

———anniversary of Wesley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E998 [18MY]

———tribute to Eden United Church of Christ for contributions to Habitat for Humanity International (organization), E1477 [1JY]

Europe: human rights violations relative to religion, E462 [17MR]

Evanston, IL: anniversary of Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church, E2251 [3NO]

Forest Service: eliminate fees associated with special use permits that authorize a church to use structures for religious or educational purposes (H.R. 1727), E886 [6MY]

Fosterburg, IL: tribute to First Baptist Church expansion, E438 [16MR]

Fowler, CA: tribute to St. Gregory the Illuminator Church, E478 [18MR]

Freedom of religion: protect, E373 [9MR]

———protect religious liberty (H.R. 1691), H5584-H5608 [15JY], E1625, E1636 [22JY], E2106, E2107 [14OC]

———protect religious liberty (H.R. 1691), consideration (H. Res. 245), H5580-H5584 [15JY]

———restrict filing of housing and employment discrimination claims to small landlords, religious institutions, and small business owners, H5598-H5607 [15JY]

Gary, IN: anniversary of Bethlehem A.M.E. Zion Church, E2329 [10NO]

Geller, Judy: Temple Valley Beth Shalom Woman of the Year award recipient, E908 [10MY]

Hobart, IN: anniversary of Central Baptist Church, E1883 [15SE]

Houston, TX: anniversary of South Post Oak Baptist Church, E2445 [18NO]

Huntsville, AL: anniversary of Temple B'nai Sholom, E1968 [27SE]

India: human rights violations against religious minorities, E2247 [3NO], E2278, E2282 [5NO], E2389 [16NO], E2423 [17NO], E2487 [19NO]

Kalomiris, Stavros: St. George Greek Church of Fresno, CA, Georgie Award recipient, E2240 [2NO]

Kauneonga Lake, NY: anniversary of Temple Beth-El, E2010 [1OC]

Kosovo: tribute to Indiana residents for providing humanitarian assistance for Kosovar Albanian refugees, H2773 [5MY]

Lakewood, OH: anniversary of Faith Lutheran Church, E2030 [5OC]

Larksville, PA: anniversary of St. John the Baptist Church, E69 [19JA]

Lorain, OH: anniversary of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, E1644 [22JY]

Mandel, Charles J.: Highland Park Conservative Temple and Center Chaver Award recipient, E453 [17MR]

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Church, E2445 [18NO]

Miami, FL: tribute to St. Thomas Episcopal Parish youth group mission to Honduras, E1698 [30JY]

Morris County, NJ: anniversary of Budd Lake Union Chapel, E2102 [14OC]

Mount Vernon, NY: anniversary of Mount Vernon Heights Congregational Church, E1275 [16JN]

Nanticoke, PA: anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi Church, E799 [28AP]

Nashville, TN: anniversary of Inglewood Baptist Church, E464 [17MR]

New York, NY: anniversary of Church of the Holy Trinity, E974 [14MY]

Newport News, VA: anniversary of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, E841 [4MY]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Temple Beth Torah, E955 [13MY]

Plantation, FL: anniversary of Temple Kol Ami, E1257 [15JN]

Prayer: recommend Nation's leaders to call for days of prayer to promote public healing and reconciliation and to unite in seeking God (H. Con. Res. 94), H5038-H5044, H5051 [29JN], H9882 [12OC], E1496, E1504 [1JY]

Queens, NY: tribute to Church of St. Rose of Lima honorees, E1063 [24MY]

Reckas, Violet: St. George Greek Church of Fresno, CA, Georgie Award recipient, E2240 [2NO]

Religion: support religious tolerance, H9000 [29SE]

Romeo, MI: anniversary of Second Baptist Church, E2122 [18OC]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of Buddhist Church of Sacramento, E2014 [1OC]

———anniversary of Congregation B'nai Israel, E2112 [18OC]

———condemn arson at three area synagogues and affirm opposition to all forms of hate crimes (H. Res. 219), H4676 [22JN]

———condemn arson at three area synagogues and affirm opposition to all forms of hate crimes (H. Res. 226), H5030-H5036 [29JN]

San Mateo, CA: anniversary of Hillsdale United Methodist Church, E1990 [29SE]

Santa Barbara, CA: anniversary of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1351 [22JN]

Sheepshead Bay, NY: anniversary of First Baptist Church of Sheepshead Bay, E894 [6MY]

Silver Spring, MD: tribute to Young Israel Shomrai Emunah of Greater Washington, E2177 [25OC]

Southfield, MI: anniversary of Our Lady of Chaldeans Cathedral, Mother of God Church, E28 [7JA]

Springfield, MA: anniversary of St. Joseph's Church, E603 [12AP]

St. Mary's County, MD: anniversary of St. George's Episcopal Church, E2502 [19NO]

Syracuse, NY: tribute to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church for designation as a Minor Basilica, E1864 [14SE]

Tanzman, Herbert M.: Highland Park Conservative Temple and Center Chaver Award recipient, E451 [17MR]

Taxation: designate renewal communities (H.R. 815), H4348 [16JN], H4663 [18JN]

Toledo, OH: anniversary of Memorial United Church of Christ, E2519 [19NO]

Weiss, Michael G.: Congregation Emanu El Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Award recipient, E1065 [24MY]

West Allis, WI: anniversary of St. Joseph's Parish, E344 [4MR]

West Virginia: tribute to athletes' trip to the West Bank and Gaza, E2169 [25OC]

Wilkes-Barre, PA: anniversary of St. Aloysius Church, E670 [15AP]

Willisville, IL: anniversary of Central Baptist Church, E2130 [19OC]

Remarks in Senate

Atlantic Highlands, NJ: anniversary of St. Paul Baptist Church, S12847 [19OC]

Bedford, NH: anniversary of Bedford Presbyterian Church, S10007 [2AU]

Campton, NH: anniversary of Campton Congregational Church, S7371 [21JN]

Charleston, SC: anniversary of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim congregation, S12561 [13OC]

District of Columbia: celebration of Red Mass at St. Matthew's Cathedral, S13322 [27OC]

ERISA: preempt State law in certain cases relative to certain church plans, S15009 [19NO]

———preempt State law in certain cases relative to certain church plans (S. 1309), S7938 [30JN], S14889 [19NO]

Gulfport, MS: tribute to First Presbyterian Church, S1453 [11FE]

Kirkwood, MO: anniversary of Olive Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, S1104 [28JA]

Kosovo: tribute to members of U.S. non-governmental organizations and private volunteer organizations that provided humanitarian assistance, S10366 [5AU]

Laguna, NM: anniversary of Mission San Jose de la Laguna, S8971 [21JY]

Lansing, MI: anniversary of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, S1330 [6FE]

Remy, France: tribute to fundraising efforts of 364th Fighter Group for restoration of stained glass windows, S15079 [19NO]

Rockville, MD: Temple Beth Ami observance of Yom HaShoah V'Hagvurah, S4310 [27AP]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of Congregation B'nai Israel, S12794 [18OC]

———condemn arson at three area synagogues and affirm opposition to all forms of hate crimes, S7292 [21JN]

———condemn arson at three area synagogues and affirm opposition to all forms of hate crimes (S. Res. 136), S8199 [1JY]

San Diego, CA: anniversary of First Unitarian Universalist Church, S4395 [28AP]

Substance abuse: allow faith-based treatment centers to receive Federal funding and permit individuals receiving Federal assistance to choose private and religious oriented treatment (S. 289), S860 [21JA]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: expand grants for religious organizations providing substance abuse treatment services, S13858, S13859 [3NO]

Taxation: provide a charitable tax credit and designate renewal communities, S9716 [29JY], S9916, S9917 [30JY]

Ventura, Jesse: remarks on religion, S11933-S11935 [5OC]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1691, Religious Liberty Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 245) (H. Rept. 106-229), H5455 [13JY]

Religious Liberty Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1691) (H. Rept. 106-219), H5331 [1JY]

Statements

Religion in Public High Schools: Nathan Loizeaux, Larry Grace, and Melissa Tobin, E1670 [28JY]

Religious Liberty Protection Act: Executive Office of the President, H5594 [15JY]

Summaries

Preempt State Law in Certain ERISA Cases Relative to Certain Church Plans, S15009 [19NO]

Testimonies

Religious Liberty Protection Act: Scott Hochberg, H5605 [15JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 226, condemn arson at three Sacramento, CA, area synagogues and affirm opposition to all forms of hate crimes, H5030 [29JN]

H. Res. 245, consideration of H.R. 1691, Religious Liberty Protection Act, H5580 [15JY]

H.R. 1691, Religious Liberty Protection Act, H5585 [15JY]

S. 1309, preempt State law in certain ERISA cases relative to certain church plans, S14890 [19NO]

S. Res. 133, support religious tolerance towards Muslims, S8142 [1JY]

S. Res. 136, condemn arson at three Sacramento, CA, area synagogues and affirm opposition to all forms of hate crimes, S8144, S8199 [1JY]