CHURCHES, SYNAGOGUES, AND MOSQUES related term(s) Religion

Addresses

Bar Mitzvah: Luke Cohen, E946 [28JN]

Jews in the Civil Rights Movement: Juliet Franklin, E948 [28JN]

National Catholic Prayer Breakfast: Joseph F. Naumann, E737 [25MY]

Welcoming the Stranger: Rigby M. Zentner, E950 [28JN]

Amendments

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), H9507 [13NO]

Articles and editorials

Our View—FEMA Aid for Churches, S43 [4JA]

Bills and resolutions

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 382), S521 [25JA]

Dept. of State: renegotiate agreement establishing date by which Iraqi Jewish Archive artifacts are meant to return to Iraq to ensure preservation and care of such artifacts (see S. Res. 577), S5066 [18JY]

Locust Grove, VA: anniversary of Mount Zion Baptist Church of Locust Grove (see H. Res. 1112), H9414 [2OC]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 692), H172 [12JA]

NLRB: clarify rights of not-for-profit religious employers (see H.R. 7159), H9568 [16NO]

Pioneer Day: observe anniversary of arrival of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah (see S. Res. 590), S5267 [24JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1138), H9467 [6NO]

Religion: recognize significance of parsonage allowance to religious and spiritual communities and support its continued exemption from gross income for tax purposes (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6463 [17JY]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see S. 3317, 3332), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6037), H4979 [7JN] (see H.R. 6460), H6588 [19JY] (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

Cost Estimates

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act (H.R. 1486): CBO, H40 [9JA]

Eulogies

Pinkerton, Catherine: by Kathy Thornton, E18 [9JA]

Homilies

Catherine Pinkerton Memorial Service, Cleveland, OH, Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph, E17 [9JA]

Letters

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Robert B. Goldberg, Jewish Federations of North America, H39 [9JA]

Lists

Dale City, VA, Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E891 [21JN]

Proclamations

Bridgett ‘‘Biddy’’ Mason Day: Representative Barragan, E1149 [14AU]

Tribute to Columbus Ewing: Representative Danny K. Davis, E1239 [12SE]

Remarks in House

Albany, GA: anniversary of Second Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church, E878 [20JN]

Andale, KS: express condolences to victims of St. Joseph Catholic Church fire, H5668 [26JN]

Atlantic, IA: anniversary of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, E1172 [24AU]

Aurora, CO: anniversary of St. Mary’s Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, E1332 [28SE]

Baytown, TX: anniversary of Memorial Baptist Church, E192 [15FE]

Bender, Barry: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale Community Service Award recipient, E775 [5JN]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, H8174 [13SE]

Blacknall, Charles T.: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387 [2AP]

Blacksburg, SC: tribute to First Baptist Church of Blacksburg, H7164 [25JY]

Bossier City, LA: tribute to first responders for response to fire at First Baptist Church Bossier City, H10324 [19DE]

Brevard County, FL: tribute to Family Christmas Extravaganza, E1565 [28NO]

Bronson, MI: anniversary of Bethel Gilead Community Church, E1339 [28SE]

Bronxville, NY: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1470 [26OC]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Elim Christian Fellowship, E1571 [29NO]

Camilla, GA: anniversary of Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church, E879 [20JN]

Catholics for Housing, Inc.: tribute to Father Gerard Creedon Housing Award recipients, E1542 [20NO]

Cheyenne, WY: anniversary of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, E606 [8MY]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of St. Cajetan Parish, E229 [27FE]

——— anniversary of St. Richard Parish, E1454 [26OC]

——— anniversary of St. Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church, E1496 [6NO]

——— anniversary of Temple Sholom, E674 [17MY]

Clearfield, PA: anniversary of Clearfield Presbyterian Church, H7881 [6SE]

Columbus, GA: anniversary of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1507 [13NO]

Cottageville, SC: anniversary of St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1387 [9OC]

Creston, IA: anniversary of St. John’s United Church of Christ, E1473 [30OC]

Crime: condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities, H489 [18JA], H9527 [15NO]

——— condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities (H. Res. 257), H7200 [25JY]

Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E891 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks (H.R. 1486), H38–H40 [9JA]

Doylestown, PA: anniversary of Pebble Hill Church, H7878 [6SE]

Drew, MS: anniversary of Holly Grove Baptist Church, E374 [26MR]

Duck Hill, MS: anniversary of Young Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, E1508 [13NO]

East Hanover, NJ: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church of Hanover, E878 [20JN]

Effingham, IL: anniversary of Sacred Heart Church, E1017 [16JY]

Eureka, IN: anniversary of Baker’s Creek Baptist Church, E344 [20MR]

Fauquier County, VA: anniversary of Heart’s Delight Baptist Church, E526 [24AP]

Fleischmanns, NY: anniversary of Congregation B’nai Israel, E1104 [27JY]

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H5274 [19JN]

Fort Worth, TX: anniversary of Mount Zion Baptist Church, H765 [5FE]

Franklin, PA: anniversary of Grace Learning Center, H9746 [30NO]

Gainesville, GA: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1301 [25SE]

Gary, IN: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E789 [7JN]

——— anniversary of St. John the Baptist Church, E1197 [4SE]

Golden, CO: Lunch and Life Program recipient of Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence, E1482 [30OC]

Goodlettsville, TN: anniversary of Goodlettsville Church, E1250 [13SE]

Greenville, IL: anniversary of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, E1225 [7SE]

Harrisburg, IL: anniversary of Bankston Fork Baptist Church, E945 [28JN]

——— anniversary of First Baptist Church, E188 [14FE]

Hendersonville, TN: anniversary of Rockland Baptist Church, E560 [27AP]

Hurricanes: tribute to Prince of Peace Catholic Community in Houston, TX, for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E137 [5FE]

Hutchison, MN: tribute to Peace Lutheran Church missionary program volunteers trip to Haiti, E1092 [26JY]

Indiana: tribute to 6th Congressional District Faith Based Advisory Committee members, E1564 [28NO]

Indianapolis, IN: tribute to Zion Unity Baptist Church, E1339 [28SE]

IRS: modify rule prohibiting tax-exempt organizations from engaging in political activity, H10475 [20DE]

Jacksonville, AL: anniversary of West Point Baptist Church, E596 [7MY]

Lambert, MS: tribute to Pleasant Hope Missionary Baptist Church, E1198 [4SE]

Lemont, IL: anniversary of St. James at Sag Bridge Catholic Church, E1464 [26OC]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Hollywood United Methodist Church Red Ribbon of Hope campaign, E1571 [29NO]

Ludlow, IL: anniversary of Ludlow United Methodist Church, E883 [21JN]

Macon, GA: anniversary of Washington Avenue Presbyterian Church, E1510 [13NO]

McAllen, TX: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church of McAllen, E1480 [30OC]

McLean, Scott: Marie Interfaith Civic Leadership Award recipient, H9671 [28NO]

Miami Beach, FL: tribute to Temple Moses Sephardic Congregation of Florida, E1731 [21DE]

Midlothian, VA: anniversary of Bethlehem Baptist Church, E1559 [27NO]

Modesto, CA: anniversary of Congregation Beth Shalom, E207 [23FE]

Montross, VA: anniversary of Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, E1485 [2NO]

Morristown, NJ: anniversary of Bethel Church, E1339 [28SE]

Naerebout, Bob: Catholic Diocese of Boise, ID, Bishop Michael Driscoll Award recipient, E612 [9MY]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 692), E103 [29JA], E129 [2FE]

New Rochelle, NY: anniversary of Bethesda Baptist Church of New Rochelle, E1014 [16JY]

New York, NY: anniversary of First Chinese Baptist Church, E1166 [21AU]

Newport News, VA: anniversary of First Baptist Church Jefferson Park, E1267 [20SE]

——— anniversary of New Grafton Baptist Church, E1308 [26SE]

Northbrook, IL: anniversary of Congregation Beth Shalom, E759 [5JN]

Osage Beach, MO: tribute to Harper Chapel United Methodist Church, E762 [5JN]

Oxford, AL: tribute to Word Alive International Outreach, E655 [15MY]

Palmerton, PA: anniversary of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, E1099 [26JY], E1202 [5SE]

Peculiar, MO: anniversary of Coleman Baptist Church, E1088 [26JY]

Penngrove, CA: anniversary of Penngrove Community Church, E1162 [17AU]

Peru, NY: anniversary of North County Mission of Hope, E659 [16MY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue, E1476 [30OC], E1499 [6NO]

——— condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), H9506 [13NO], E1546 [20NO]

Pogue, Stephen W.: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387 [2AP]

Portageville, MO: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1487 [2NO]

Portsmouth, VA: anniversary of Olive Branch Baptist Church, E1469 [26OC]

Raleigh, NC: anniversary of St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, E1331 [28SE]

Religion: condemn acts of anti-Semitism, E475 [16AP]

——— global persecution of Christians, H2039 [22MR]

——— historical importance of Christian values, H1264 [26FE], H4280 [21MY], H6108 [11JY]

——— importance of Christianity, H10165–H10167 [12DE]

——— persecution of Jews in the Middle East, E1588 [30NO]

Religious Freedom Day: observance, H397, H398 [16JA]

Religious Freedom Week: observance, H5509 [22JN]

Richmond, KY: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1123 [3AU]

Robinsonville, MS: tribute to Morning Star Baptist Church, E1581 [29NO]

Rye, NY: anniversary of Community Synagogue of Rye, E1741 [31DE]

Salem, MO: anniversary of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, E939 [28JN]

San Bruno, CA: anniversary of St. John’s United Church of Christ, E840 [14JN]

Sandy Springs, GA: anniversary of Temple Sinai, E103 [29JA]

Savannah, GA: anniversary of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, H898 [6FE]

Shawnee, KS: anniversary of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, E1234 [12SE]

Skokie, IL: anniversary of Temple Beth Israel, E117 [30JA]

Soquel, CA: anniversary of Congregational Church of Soquel, E658 [16MY]

Southampton, NY: anniversary of Our Lady of Poland Church, E915 [26JN]

St. Thomas, MO: anniversary of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, E940 [28JN]

Stafford, VA: anniversary of Mount Olive Baptist Church, E659 [16MY]

Sterling, VA: anniversary of Oak Grove Baptist Church, E1440 [23OC]

Stuart, IA: anniversary of Stuart Friends Church, E200 [16FE]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of St. George Macedonian Orthodox Church, E1221 [7SE]

Thompson, Richard: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387 [2AP]

Vienna, VA: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E622 [10MY]

Wiener, Samantha and Daniel: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, NY, Young Leadership Award recipients, E773 [5JN]

Wilson, NC: anniversary of Orginal Free Will Baptist Church, Middle Eastern District, E1476 [30OC]

——— anniversary of St. John African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, E1270 [20SE]

Wimmer, Darlene and Donald: Afton, IA, Methodist Church Community Christmas Candle award recipients, E239 [27FE]

Windsor, VA: anniversary of Chapel Grove United Church of Christ, E1419 [16OC]

Winston-Salem, NC: tribute to Fairview Moravian Church, H8112 [12SE]

Woodbridge, NJ: anniversary of Trinity Episcopal Church Jonathan Dunham House, E574 [1MY]

Yazoo City, MS: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E601 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 382), S526 [25JA]

Charleston, SC: anniversary of shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, S3868 [13JN]

Correctional institutions: ensure access by faith-based organizations to provide anti-recidivism programs to prisoners, S7776, S7778, S7781 [18DE]

FEMA: clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities (S. 1823), S43 [4JA]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of St. Matthew Christian Episcopal Church, S6274 [24SE]

Pioneer Day: observe anniversary of arrival of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah (S. Res. 590), S5243, S5312 [24JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, S6943 [14NO], S7030 [15NO]

——— condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (S. Res. 694), S7062 [15NO]

Religion: condemn anti-Semitism, S2472 [26AP]

Russellville, KY: anniversary of First Baptist Church of Russellville, S6494 [3OC]

Simpsonville, SC: anniversary of Standing Springs Baptist Church, S2070 [11AP]

Spartanburg, SC: anniversary of Fairgrove Baptist Church, S2070 [11AP]

Reports filed

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1486) (H. Rept. 115–495), H81 [9JA]

Statements

Shooting at Pittsburgh, PA, Tree of Life Synagogue and Rising Anti-Semitism: Israel Zoberman, E1564 [28NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 257, condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities, H7200 [25JY]

H. Res. 1138, condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, H9506 [13NO]

H.R. 1486, Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act, H38 [9JA]

S. Res. 382, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S524 [25JA]

S. Res. 577, renegotiate Dept. of State agreement establishing date by which Iraqi Jewish Archive artifacts are meant to return to Iraq to ensure preservation and care of such artifacts, S5069 [18JY]

S. Res. 590, observe Pioneer Day on anniversary of arrival of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah, S5269 [24JY]

S. Res. 694, condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, S7057 [15NO]