Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members.

Crossroads church joins coworking trend
Palo Alto, California 

(Palo Alto Online, 27 July) Silicon Valley might be the capital of startups, but it also can be a lonely place for home-based entrepreneurs, artists, and stay-at-home parents. But Sacred Space Coworking at Crossroads Community Church, located at 2490 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto, offers a place for building relationships, working, and spiritual solace. It's a chance for freelancers, artists, students, stay-at-home parents, new residents and others to share ideas and learn from each other, Brandon Napoli, a church board member and self-described "lead servant," said on a recent afternoon.

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MVNU invites alumni to celebrate 50th anniversary

Mount Vernon, Ohio

(NCN News, 10 August) Mount Vernon Nazarene University will welcome alumni and their families back to campus 8-11 November for a weekend of reuniting and reminiscing, including a Golden Gala to celebrate the school's 50th anniversary.

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Jones elected secretary of Cooperative Congregational Studies Partnership

Dale Jones, director of Research Services at the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center, was elected secretary of the Cooperative Congregational Studies Partnership (CCSP) at its annual meeting, 1 August, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. CCSP sponsors the Faith Community Today surveys and reports, covering topics about congregational vitality, leadership, and growth. Jones joins fellow Research Services team member Rich Houseal as part of the CCSP steering committee.

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