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World Prayers
The World Prayers Project is a nonprofit, humanitarian service organization whose founding purpose is the development of the World Prayers interfaith archive, a growing collection of historically important prayers gathered from all spiritual traditions around the world into a unified, Internet based archive; for the purpose of inspiration, study and cross cultural appreciation. Some of the prayers quoted on the Prayer in America website were taken from the World Prayers collection.
Fellowship in Prayer
Fellowship in Prayer is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a deeper spirit of unity among humankind by promoting the practice of prayer, meditation and service across all faith traditions through planned events and conferences, as well as through the publication of a multi-faith journal entitled Sacred Journey. The website itself is an invitation to be reflective and prayerful.
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World Network of Prayer provides guided prayer points for both individuals and groups who need direction in developing their prayer life. Resources include leader notes, handouts for audiences and topics, including government leaders, civil service workers, youth, healing, and revival.
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This site provides numerous resources on prayer, provided by The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). ELCA resulted from a union of three North American Lutheran church bodies: The American Lutheran Church, the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches, and the Lutheran Church in America. The three churches agreed to unite in 1982 and formed a 70-member Commission for a New Lutheran Church, which planned the merger. The plan was approved by church conventions in 1986; the church began operations on January 1, 1988.
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This Christian Web site accepts prayer requests and also forwards prayers to intercessors.
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One Nation Under God: The History of Prayer in America was developed over seven years. Utilizing resources spanning archives from the Library of Congress to the rare book rooms of seminary and university libraries across the United States and around the world, James P. Moore, Jr. meticulously has turned to thousands of sources that have included original and rare letters, diaries, and manuscripts. In addition some of the country’s most respected and prominent historians, literary figures, and spiritual leaders have provided invaluable support to the project.
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Holistic Living describes its Web site as “a place to relax and nourish your mind, body and spirit.” It contains extensive sections on meditation, spirituality, and prayer.
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The Web site has a section devoted to prayer (pray for a glimpse of the contemplative life) and a section for news (perspectives on current events). Prayer includes School of Prayer (how to pray; the nature, purpose, and power of prayer); Light a Candle (click on an unlit candle to offer a prayer); and Removing the Veil (corrects perceptions about the choice for a contemplative, monastic life).
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Beliefnet is the largest spiritual Web site. The site is independent and not affiliated with any spiritual organization or movement. Its mission is to help people find and walk a spiritual path that will bring comfort, hope, clarity, strength, and happiness. The site provides inspiring devotional tools, access to spiritual teachers and clergy, thought-provoking commentary, and a supportive community.
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Launched in 2003, the Reentry National Media Outreach Campaign raises community awareness as well as facilitates discussion and decision making about solution-based prisoner reentry programs that foster public safety and support healthy communities. Through funding from The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Outreach Extensions builds production and outreach assets, creating media tools and resources that serve diverse audiences.
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Iowa Public Television is Iowa’s statewide public broadcasting network. A noncommercial, public-service mission enables IPTV to present an unequaled array of programs of lasting value to Iowans regardless of where they live or what they can afford. More than one million viewers a week turn to IPTV for programming that reflects a range of interests for Iowans in all demographic categories.
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An independent film and television production company based in America’s heartland, The Duncan Group is a team of documentary and feature filmmakers with a background in broadcast journalism, conservation, history, adventure, and social issue programming as well as feature and giant screen films.
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The mission of the John Templeton Foundation is to serve as a philanthropic catalyst for scientific discovery on what scientists and philosophers call the ‘Big Questions.’ Ranging from questions about the laws of nature to the nature of creativity and consciousness, the Foundation’s philanthropic vision is derived from Sir John’s resolute belief that rigorous research and cutting-edge scholarship is at the very heart of new discoveries and human progress.