Tracy clarifies prayer policy September 17, 2009 Jennie Rodriguez — Recordnet.com For years, City Council meetings have started with a prayer traditionally performed by a Christian leader. The prayers usually invoke the name of Jesus Christ. This week, the city will send letters to Tracy’s 65 churches of all faiths clarifying its policy on inclusive …
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Pray in Jesus Name Org. Scores Victory in City Council Vote October 2, 2009 The Church Report — The Church Report   After several months of hard fought battles and over three hours of passionate debate Wednesday evening, the Lodi city council voted unanimously to allow “uncensored” prayer before the city’s public meetings. The conflict …
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California City Council OKs Prayers in Jesus’ Name October 2, 2009 Adrienne S. Gaines — Charisma News   City officials in Lodi, Calif., voted unanimously Wednesday to allow prayers in Jesus’ name before City Council meetings. The 5 – 0 vote reverses a policy instituted in May that required all prayers to be “non-sectarian and …
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Lodi may be headed for prayer lawsuit October 2, 2009 Maggie Creamer — Lodi News-Sentinel   The day after a highly anticipated decision by the Lodi City Council on prayer, the leader of a national group says it will likely sue Lodi or another city in California over their practices. “We’ll see how it pans …
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Tehachapi City Council votes 5-0 for opening prayers to stay September 26, 2009 Alex Murashko — The Examiner   The Tehachapi City Council voted unanimously to not put limits on what religious leaders say during opening prayers for its meetings Monday. Mayor Linda Vernon started the prayers before meetings in the city, which is east …
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Prayer debate continues as council prepares to vote September 26, 2009 Maggie Creamer — Lodi News-Sentinel   After months of debate, rallies and even national attention, the Lodi City Council will tackle on Wednesday the issue of whether to continue prayers before council meetings. The council has dedicated an entire special meeting to the issue. …
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Group threatens to display on billboards how council members vote on invocations September 29, 2009 Maggie Creamer — Lodi News-Sentinel   Council members might soon see their names on billboards under the words “Against Jesus” and “For Jesus” depending on what the council decides Wednesday night. The council received a letter from Chaplain Gordon James …
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Tehachapi latest city to have ‘Jesus’ under further review September 23, 2009 Alex Murashko — Examiner   Across California and the nation, city councils continue to grapple with the legality of opening meetings with Christian prayer and mention of Jesus. The Tehachapi City Council is the latest California governing board to respond to a letter …
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ACLU threatens Lancaster officials for praying in Jesus’ name August 18, 2009 . Alex Murashko — Examiner   The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California has demanded that Lancaster officials stop invoking Jesus’ name during opening prayers for government meetings, or face possible legal action. The ACLU states the practice is “clearly unconstitutional” in …
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School prayer charges stir protests August 17~ 2009 . Julia Duin — Washington Times Students~ teachers and local pastors are protesting over a court case involving a northern Florida school principal and an athletic director who are facing criminal charges and up to six months in jail over their offer of a mealtime prayer. There …
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