Posts Tagged ‘England’

Author: Politics possible cause denominations suffering membership decline

by Peter Grady – The head of an “ecumenical alliance of Christians” says moving leftward politically is likely a key reason membership in the United Methodist Church, which was once the largest Protestant denomination in the US, and other mainline denominations continue to decline. In 2010, membership in the United Methodist Church was a little [...]

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Episcopal Church in America pummeled for liberal stands

Church head disinvited by Sudan counterpart, Catholics announce new order for disgruntled episcopal members by Peter Grady – The Episcopal Church in America is facing sharp condemnation of its liberal stands both at home and abroad. Recently the Episcopal Church of Sudan disinvited Katherine Jefferts Schori, presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in America, citing [...]

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England orders Iranian delegation to leave Britain

by Peter Grady – Following violence in Tehran against the British embassy, Great Britain has ordered all embassy personnel out of Iran and issued a similar directive for Iran’s ambassador and staff in England. The Iranian government was informed that all personnel must vacate their embassy and leave the country within 48 hours. British foreign Secretary William [...]

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Queen Elizabeth honors Authorized King James Bible

by Jack Minor – Just as one of her predecessors had done, Queen Elizabeth paid homage to the King James Bible last week. During the week of her coronation, Queen Victoria went to hear Handel’s Messiah in the Royal Lodge. The Messiah was what is known as an oratorio, which is a musical composition similar [...]

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British Riots – Preview to America 201?

BBC – “We ain’t got no jobs, no money … We heard that other people were getting things for free, so why not us?” explained E. Nan, surrounded by other youths in Hackney in east London. Google ‘British riots’ and you can read the details of riots across England in the King’s English. Many of [...]

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Tribune’s arrogance toward (future former) readers knows no bounds

Editors Note: This is an email exchange that took place between a Greeley Tribune reader and Tribune reporter Dan England.  We at the Gazette are happy to print the otherwise unpublished arrogance of The Tribune. You may contact us with your direct correspondences at editor@greeleygazette.com   Incidentally, we couldn’t agree more.  Tuesday’s Tribune’s front page [...]

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It’s not too late to attend multi-day music event

Staff What: Violin virtuoso Lee England Jr. brings his talent and charisma to the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver for a very special performance and Q&A with 175 lucky young souls. England Jr., who for the second year in a row, will perform the Vail Soul Music Fest, is also an active participant [...]

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Barbara Grimes

Barbara Grimes Sep.26, 1920 – Aug. 15, 2010 Age: 89 Residence: Greeley Barbara J. Grimes, died Sunday, August 15, at Centennial HealthCare Center. Barbara was born September 26, 1920, on her Grandparents ranch at Elgin, NE.  She then moved with her parents, Erwin and Mildred Carpenter, to the Riley Cattle Ranch south of Atkinson, NE.  [...]

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Local Scout Council selects new leader

By Jack Minor The Longs Peak Council, Boy Scouts of America, Board of Trustees selected John L. Coleman, Jr. as the new Scout Executive/CEO on August 9th . The selection of Coleman follows the retirement of former Scout Executive, J. Reed Brannon after a 38 year career and 14 years of service on the Longs [...]

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Legal immigrant family in Greeley being deported while politicians debate giving amnesty to illegals

By Jack Minor By the time this story prints, a Greeley family who came to the country legally will be on a plane to England because they are being deported as a result of beureacratic missteps. James and Angela McInerney arrived in America five years ago on an H-1B work visa.  The McInernery’s came to [...]

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Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God:

Understanding the Constitution part IIBy Geoff Broughton As a Constitutional reawakening takes place across the nation renewing the debate of it’s meaning and intent, it is important that we try to understand not only the document, but the ideas behind it, so we can make better sense of the arguments on both sides. Did you [...]

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Inside with Coffee: (Springtime isn’t a real word, right?)

Borb – “It’s income tax time.” me – “Been there, done that.” Borb – “You’ve already filed?” me – “over a month ago.” Borb – “You wasted your money.” me – “enlighten me.” Borb – “I watched a show on PBS claiming there is no law that forces americans to pay taxes.” me – “I’ve [...]

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Politician proposes Colorado go to single payer health care

by Jack Minor, for The Greeley Gazette After Congress passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act there were many residents who opposed the bill. Most of those opposed feel the bill goes too far regarding individual mandates and other items. There is one politician who feels the bill did not go far enough. Last [...]

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Dennis A. Rolfe

Dennis A. Rolfe, 83 of Eaton, Colorado, died on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Meadow View Assisted Living in Greeley. He was born on March 18, 1927 in London, England to Montegue and Rosalund (Bluxom) Rolfe. He was educated in England and earned his degree in Hydraulic and Automotive Engineering. In 1956 he moved to [...]

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