January 13-15 - National Religious Leadership Conference on Public Policy Ministries, Washington, D.C. Contact: Albert Pennybacker, NCC Washington Office, 202-544-2350.

January 28 - NCC Administration & Finance Committee, The Interchurch Center, New York City, New York. Contact: Clifford Droke, NCC, 212-870-2904.

February 3-6 – "Faith Odyssey, A Journey in Faith: An Experience for Church Educators, Pastors, Other Educational Leaders and Teachers," Hyatt Regency, Chicago, Illinois. Sponsored by 13 denominations and associations cooperating through the National Council of Churches. Contact: Event Coordinator, 213-850-8852 (email journeywind@compuserve.com; Web site www.faithodyssey.org).

February 15-17 - NCC Executive Board Meeting, The Interchurch Center, New York City. Contact: NCC News Office, 212-870-2227.

April 30 - NCC Administration & Finance Committee, New York City. Contact: Clifford Droke, NCC, 212-870-2904.

May 16-18 - NCC Executive Board Meeting, The Interchurch Center, New York City. Contact: NCC News Office, 212-870-2227.

October 21-22 - NCC Administration & Finance Committee, New York City. Contact: Clifford Droke, NCC, 212-870-2904.

November 7-9 - NCC Executive Board Meeting, Cleveland, Ohio. Contact: NCC News Office, 212-870-2227.

November 10-12 – The National Council of Churches will celebrate its 50th anniversary at its Annual General Assembly in Cleveland, Ohio, the site of the founding of the Council. All NCC unit committees and working groups are being urged to meet in conjunction with the Assembly; preliminary plans include preachers, performing artists, workshops, Bible study, worship and live video down/uplinks, along with business meetings. Contact: NCC News Office, 212-870-2227.

November 19-20 – NCC Bible Translation and Utilization Consultation on Race, Gender and Class Issues, Boston, Mass. Contact: David Lull, NCC, 212-870-2271.

November -- NCC General Assembly, Washington, D.C.  Contact: NCC News Office, 212-870-2227.