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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Digital Library Collections This is a PDF of a folder from our textual collections. Collection: Blackwell, Morton: Files Folder Title: List of Religious Leaders - Media/Briefings (6 of 7) Box: 37 To see more digitized collections visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/archives/digital-library To see all Ronald Reagan Presidential Library inventories visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/document-collection Contact a reference archivist at: [email protected] Citation Guidelines: https://reaganlibrary.gov/citing National Archives Catalogue: https://catalog.archives.gov/ 1 Proposed Invitation List The Right Rev. John M. Allin, Presiding Bishop Episcopal Church 815 Second Ave. N.Y., N.Y. 10017 2,825,000 members spelling and Bishop Ralph Alton, Presiding Bishop United Metodist Church 100 Maryland Ave., NE Washington, D.C. 9,731,000 members Number this onthis list 3 Mr. R.H. Anderson Dir., 2009 N. Christian 14 St. Assembly- Embassy Suite 303 Arlington, Virginia 22201 Dr. James Andrews, Stated Clerk Presbyterian Church, US 341 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta, GA 866,500 members 30308 EArmending Ar Dr. Ben Armstrong National Religious Broadcasters BenAnic P.O. Box 026 Morristown, N.J. 07960 Dr. Myron Augsburger Mennonite Church Dr. George Benson 3051 N St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007 100,000 members Harding President university BOX 760 Jim Bakker Searcy, Ark. 72143 President PTL Charlotte, N.C. 28211 Jerry Ballard World Relief Corp. P.O. Box WRC Wheaton, Ill. 60187 Burr John T. Bass President Christian Booksellers Convention 2670 Venetucci Blvd. Col. Springs, Col. 80901 Julius Berman Union of Orthodox Jewish Cong. 45 W. 36 St. N.Y., N.Y. 10038 1,000,000 members Paul Crouch Trinity Broadcasting Network 2 2443 Michelle at Chambers Tustin, Calif. 92680 Luthern Church in America Lutheran Rev. James Crumley 231 Madison Ave. N.Y., N.Y. 10016 2,941,000 members Rev. Loreon Cunningham Youth With A Mission Rev. pel Action Fehsenries micHA9107 Bd. Fehsenteld Crydaman P.O. Box YWAM Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Dellenback Buchannon, Dr. John Dellenbeck Director Herb Ellingwood Systems Protection minw Christian College Coalition 1776 Mass. Ave., NW Wash., D.C. Dobson merit very with. 826 mont DC. 20419 Robert Dugan Dr. Louis Evans Director The National Presbyterian Church National Assn. of Evangelicals 101 Nebraska Av., NW 1430 K St., NW Wash., D.C. Suite 901 Washington, D.C. 20005 Rev. mile Evans Rev. Jerry Falwell Bishop Charles Foggie Lynchburg, VA 701 Thomas Church Fingh Rd. 24515 African Methodist Episcopal Church Gimenez 1200 Windermere Dr. Dr. Billy Graham Pitts., PA 15218 1300 Harmon Pl. 1,000,000 members Minneapolis, Minn. 55403 Dr. Carl Henry Harght American Theological Seminary Last year's Pres. of American Thodogical 3824 37th St. North Arlington, VA 22207 Society. Vocation: lecturer-of-Large for Archbishop James Hickey theotograi. World Vision, The leading evangelical Archbishop of Washington Wash., D.C. John weedham Rev. E.V. Hill Comm. Ernest Molts Missionary Baptist Church The Salvation Army 1300 E 50th St. 120-130 W. 14th St. L.A., Cal. 90011 New York, N.Y. 10111 414,000 members Father John Hotchkin Bishops Comm. on Ecumenism Nat. Conf. of Cath. Bishops 3031 Fourth St., NE Wash., D.C. 20017 P.O. Box 1147 Rev. Richard Houge Hogue Edmund, Okla. 73034 3 Rabbi David Ben-Ami American Forum for Jewish Christian Cooperation P.O. Box 2405 Wash., D.C. 20013 Dr. Vernon Barr Amer. Baptist Assn. 1917 Shortal Dr. Dallas, Tex. 75217 1,500,000 members Bob Billings Dr. President William Bornstein Beatser Dept. of Education 400 maryland Are sw Northwestern College 3003 N. Snelling Av. Roseville, Minn. 55113 wash. D.C. 20202 Rev. Harold Bredeson Harald (sie) Biscoe Charisma Ministries 2768 Surrey Lane 50h/man Escondido, CA 92025 Bizcoe Bill Bright Campus Crusade for Christ Arrowhead Springs San Bernardino, CA 92414 Brink 1 Bishop Voy M. Bullen Brower Church of God 2504 Arrow Wood Dr., SE Huntsville, AL 35803 411,000 members Dr. Robert Campbell Amer. Baptist Churches in US Valley Forge, Pa. .19481 1,231,000 members Roy Chappel, General Supervisor Pentecostal Church of God P.O. Box 850 Joplin, Miss. 64801 Missouri 100,000 members Washington, we Charles Colson P.O. Box 40562 To Terrence pance Cardinal Cooke Archbishop of N.Y. pev. clo mike Friends taral tyou ra St. Patrick's Cathedral Fifth Ave. Bedford, TX Box N.Y., N.Y. 76021 4 Ray Hughes, Gen. Overseer Church of God Keith at 25th NW Cleve., Tenn. 439,000 members Rev. Archbishop Iakovos Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of N. & S. Amer. 10 East 79 th St. N.Y., N.Y. 10021 1,950,000 members Father Alvin Illig Bishops Comm. on Evangelization Nat. Conf. of Catholic Bishops 1312 Fourth St., NE Washington, D.C. 20017 Rev. K.R. Iverson 7626 Geison Portland, Ore. 97213 Rev. J. H. Jackson National Baptist Convention 405 E 31 St. Chicago, Ill. 60616 6,300,000 members Al Janney Amer. Assoc. of Christian Schools P.O. Box 32395 Wash., D.C. 20007 Rev. Raimando Jimenez National Hispanic Coordinator Amer. Para Jesu Christo 4308 Hudgins Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23455 Edgar B. Johnson Church of the Nazarine 6401 The Paseo Dr. Kenneth Kantzer Kansas City, MO 64131 Editor, Christianity Today 469,000 members 465 Gunderson Drive Carol Stream, Ill. 60187 Bishop Thomas Kelly National Conference of Catholic Bishops 1312 Mass. Av., NW Wash. Pres. Elder D.C. David 20005 Haight get replacement Spencer Kimball Church of J.C. Latter Day Saints 50 E. North Temple St. Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 3,176,000 members kesler 5 Dr. Louis King Christian & Missionary Alliance Box C Nyack, N.Y. 10960 Dr. William Kohn Assn. of Evangelical Luthern Churches 12015 Manchester Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 113,000 members Dr. David Kucharsky Editor, Christian Herald 40 Overlook Dr. Chappaqua, N.Y. 10514 Rev. Tim LaHaye Family Life Seminars 2100 Greenfield Dr. El Cajon, CA 92021 Msgr. Francis Lally Secretary for Social Develepment and World Peace US Catholic Conference 1312 Mass. Ave., NW Wash., D.C. 20005 Edward MeAleer McAteen Religious Roundtable 1500 Wilson Blvd. Suite 502 McDill Arlington, VA 22209 MC kenna Dr. Robert McIntyre Wesleyan Church P.O. Box 200 Marion, Ind. 46952 108,000 members Dr. Rolf McPherson Mimsund table Int. Ch. of the Foursquare Gospel 1106 Glendale Blvd. L.A., CA 90026 143,000 members Magmson Melvin zzzoq Most Rev. Torkom Manoogian Armenian Church of Amer. Rev. c/o The wilson ja 630 Second Av. 10016 I N.Y., N.Y. 600,000 members mr, Bobby Moore Broadway Baphit anrch 1574 Shelly Drive, East Memphis, Tenn 38116 Rev. Carl Mischlee Wisconson Evangel. Luth. Synod 3512 W. North Ave. Milwaukee, Wis. 53208 405,000 members Bishop Samuel Morris African Methodist Episcopal Church 101 East Union St. Jacksonville, Fla. 32203 1,970,000 members palau Dr. Roger Palms Editor, Decision 1300 Harmon P1. Minneapolis, Minn. 55403 Paige Bishop J. O. Patterson Dr. Page Patterson Church of God in Christ Criswell Bible College 272 S. Main St. 525 North Erving Av. Memphis, Tenn. 38101 Dallas, Texas 3,000,000 members+ Ted Pantaleo Dr. Norman Vincent Peale National Unity Inc. Foundation for Christian Living 5029 Clairmont Ct. Pawling, N.Y. Vir. Beach, VA 23462 Dr. Bill Pennell Southwide Baptist Fellowship 923 Valley Brook Rd. Decatur, GA 30333 Dr. Avery Post United Church of Christ 105 Madison Av. N.Y., N.Y. 10016 1,769,000 members Dr. David Preus The American Lutheran Church 422 South Fifth St. Minneapolis, Minn. 55415 2,363,000 members Ralph Bohlman Dr. J. A. Preus Dr. wrong Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod 500 N. Broadway St. Louis, MO 63102 2,639,000 members Dr. Claire Randall General Secretary National Council of Churches 475 Riverside Dr. N.Y., N.Y. 10115 7 Dr. Oral Roberts 7777 S. Lewis Telsa, OK 74174 Rev. J.C. Sams Dr. Pat Robertson CBN Center Virginia Beach, VA 23463 National commition Baphrit of Anes Dr. James Robison Kings Rd. F1 P.O. Box 18489 Ft. Worth, TX 76118 32204 Dr. Adrian Rodgers Southern Baptist Convention 460 James Robertson Pky. Nashville, Tenn. 39219 13,191,000 members Rabbi David Sapperstein Rabbi Alex Schindler Union of Amer. Hebrew Cong. Union of Amer. Hebrew Cong. 2027 Mass. Av., NW 838 5th Av. Wash., D.C. 20036 N.Y., N.Y. 10021 1,200,000 members 1,200,000 members Rev. David Schoch Simon Schwartz, Pres. Bethany Missionary Assn. United Synagogues of Amer. 2209 E 6th St. 155 5th Av. Long Beach, CA 90814 N.Y., N.Y. 10027 Dr. Bob Schuller Robert H. 1,500,000 members Garden Grove Community Church Garden Grove, CA 92642 Demos Shakarian Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship, Int. 3150 Bear St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Shive Wallace Smith, Res. Mr. Baptrst st, charch NE chas. Stanter Siagal Reorgainized Church of Latter Day Saints The Auditorium Independence, MO 64051 190,000 members sweety Atlanta, 30308 Bishop Avin Tate Soul Saving Station Denomination P.O. Box 200 Dr Badley Smith N.Y., N.Y. 10027 Metropolitan Theodosius, Primate President Baptrat 73155 Orthodox Church in Amer. Rt. 25 A Box 175 sunther nel cit.11 on Syosset, N.Y. 1,000,000 members 333 James m Century wall 8 Rev. William Thompson United Presbyterian Church in US 475 Riverside Dr. N.Y., N.Y. 10027 Christian 407 Chitago, 5. Dearhorn In 60605 st 2,520,000 members Rev. Cleveland Williams Sec. James watt Church in God In Christ, Int. 170 Adelphia St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11205 Dgt of Interior 500,000 members wash. D.C. 20340 Bishop J. Floyd Williams Int. Pentecostal Holiness Advocate Church P.O. Box 12609 Okla City, OK 73157 880,000 members Neal Wilson Seventh Day Adventists 6840 Eastern Av., NW Wash., D.C. 20012 556,000 members Rev. William Wilson 1876 Elwood Av. Rochester N.Y. 14620 Dr. Leonard Wynmore Wymore Christian Churches & Churches of Christ N. Amer. Christian Convention 3533 Epley Rd. Cinn., Ohio 45231 1,054,000 members Thomas Zimmerman, Gen Supt. Assemblies of God 1445 Boonville Av. Springfield, Miss. 65802 Missouri 958, 418 members SOLIDARITY DAY - ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Day Arnold Aronson Monsignor Francis J. Lally heison Leadership Conf. on Civil Rights U. S. Catholic Conference 667-1780 Off. of Domestic Social Development 659-6820 therats the Tony Bonilla, President list League of United Latin Amer. Cit. Rev. Joseph Lowery (512) 882-8284 S.C.L.C. (404) 522-1420 Kenyon Burke, Assoc. Gen. Sec. Natl. Council of Churches - Lloyd McBride, President Div. of Church & Society U.S.A. (212) 870-2511 (412) 562-2300 Jacob Clayman, President Joyce Miller, President Natl. Council of Sr. Citizens C.L.U.W. 347-8800 (212) 242-0700 Sam Church, President Charles Pillard, President United Mineworkers I.B.E.W. 638-0530 833-7110 Murray Finley, President Reese Robrahn, Exec. Dir. A.C.T.W.U. Amer. Coal. of Cit. w/Disabilities (212) 242-0700 785-4265 Douglas Fraser, President Bayard Rustin, Chrmn. of the Board United Auto Workers A.P.R.I. (313) 926-5201 (212) 533-8000 Dorothy Height, President Chuck Senci, Director Nat'l Council of Negro Women Concerned Srs. for Better Gov't. (212) 687-5870 466-6140 Benjamin L. Hooks, Exec. Dir. Albert Shanker, President N.A.A.C.P. American Federation of Teachers (212) 245-2100 797-4440 Reverend Jesse Jackson Donald Slaiman P.U.S.H. Jowish Labor Committee (312) 373-3366 637-5282 Vernon Jordan, President Eleanor Smeal, President National Urban League N.O.W. (212) 644-6500 347-3279 Corotta King, Co-Chair Jossica Smith Full Employ. Action Council Frontlash 546-5626 783-3993 Honry Lacayo, Chairman Sharon Stark, President Labor Counc. for Latin Amor. Advance. Consumer Fed. of America 347-4223 (608) 231-4087 William Wynn, Prosident Douglas Tuthill, Natl. Chrprsn. U.F.C.W. U. S. Student Association 223-3111 667-6000 Gaylord Nelson, Chairman The Wilderness Society 828-6600 REAGAN MEETING WITH 81 - 38 - 4 - RELIGIOUS LEADERS SOUGHT 7/21/81 Washington, D.C.--(LC)--The White House has been asked to arrange a meet- ing between President Reagan and national bishops and church and synagogue leaders. This was reported by Dr. Charles V. Bergstrom, executive director of the Office for Governmental Affairs of the Lutheran Council in the USA, following a ses- sion at the White House with Mrs. Elizabeth Dole, Assistant to the President for Public Liaison. Bergstrom arranged the meeting for five members of the Washing- ton Interreligious Staff Council (WISC), of which he is former chairman. Bergstrom said that President Reagan "has the ear of the Moral Majority and other right-wing fundamentalist groups and needs to get the input of leaders of mainline Protestant, Catholic and Jewish groups as well." "We pointed out," Bergstrom said, "that the Moral Majority is a lobbying office, not a church, and that our organization represented a point of view based on actions of church conventions." WISC is composed of 38 churches and Jewish organizations. The group told Mrs. Dole and her deputy, Diane Losano, that their religious bodies differ with "right-wing fundamentalists" on a number of issues, such as prayer in the public schools, jurisdiction of the U.S. Supreme Court and the voting rights bill. "The White House early on had wanted to have three contact people -- one for Catholics, one for Protestants and one for Jews," Bergstrom said. "We told the administration that since we all work together, we would prefer only one person." With Bergstrom at the July 14 meeting were representatives of the United Church of Christ, United Presbyterian Church, Joint Baptist Committee and Union of American Hebrew Congregations. MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 11, 1981 TO: Ron Godwin FROM: Morton Blackwell Office of Public Liaison, Rm. 191 Old Executive Office Building Enclosed are various lists of religious leaders. Would you please review and suggest any additions to this invitation list of denomination heads and major religious organizations leaders appropriate for a meeting with the President. We would like your comments as soon as possible. Thank you. NATIONAL UNITY, INC. C 5029 Clairmont Court Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 use ? August 6, 1981 Morton C. Blackwell Special Assistant to the President Old Executive Office Building Room 191 The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Morton: Thank you for your advice and your time during our recent visit to the White House. We appreciated the information you offered concerning the forthcoming briefing by President Reagan of one hundred or so top religious leaders. Equally important, we are grateful for the opportunity of providing your office with a list of potential participants. The enclosed list was designed to give you balanced involve- ment by church leaders. Not only does it include a good cross-section of Anglos, Blacks and Hispanics but it includes women leaders, as well as men. In addition, this list cuts across denominations, religions, and other pertinent cate- gories. Again, Morton, do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance on this or any other matter. In the meantime, we are asking God to bless you in your important dual-ministry to the administration and the Church in America. Jed Sincerely, Pantaled Ted Pantaleo Executive Director TP:kc Enclosure allow August 6, 1981 C AMERICAN RELIGIOUS LEADERS check for thirts Proposed Participants Briefing By President Reagan Early September, 1981 Rabbi David Ben-Ami Founder and Chairman American Forum for Jewish-Christian Cooperation P. O. Box 2405 Washington, D. C. 20013 Dr. Ben Armstrong Director National Religious Broadcasters CN 026 Morristown, N. J. 07960 John Beckett Intercessors for America P. O. Box D Elyria, Ohio 44035 Rev. Harald Bredeson Charisma Ministries 2768 Surrey Lane Escondido, CA 92025 Dr. Bill Bright President and Founder Campus Crusade for Christ Arrowhead Springs San Bernardino, CA 92414 (Nearly 14,500 staff members serving in 150 countries) Bishop Roderick Caesar 104-24 193rd Street Hollis, L.I., N.Y. 11412 (Leader of a black, New York-based denomination) Rev. Loren Cunningham Founder and President Youth With A Mission P. 0. YWAM Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (Large, world-wide Christian youth organization) Rev. David DuPlessis 3742 Linwood Avenue Oakland, CA 94602 (Founder of "John 17:21," a nationwide pastor's organization) Rev. Jerry Falwell Thomas Road Baptist Church 7 701 Thomas Church Road Lynchburg, VA 24515 Bill Gothard Director Institute of Basic Youth Conflicts Box 1 Oakbrook, Il 60521 Mrs. Jane Hansen President Women's Aglow Fellowship P. O. Box 1 Lynwood, Washington 98036 (An international Christian woman's organization with hundreds of American chapters) Rev. John Gimenez Founder and National Chairman America For Jesus 640 Kempsville Road Virginia Beach, VA 23464 (Founder of "Washington For Jesus," which brought 1/2 million Christians to D. C. on April 29, 1980) Rev. E. V. Hill Missionary Baptist Church 1300 E. 50th Street Los Angeles, CA 90011 (Respected black religious leader throughout U. S. Christian community) Father John Hotchkin Director Bishop's Committee on Ecumenism National Conference of Catholic Bishops 1312 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 Dr. Donald Howard Founder and President Accelerated Christian Education 2600 Ace Lane Lewisville, TX 75067 Father Alvin Illig Director Bishop's Committee on Evangelization National Conference of Catholic Bishops 3031 Fourth Street, N.E. Washington, D. C. 20017 Rev. K. R. Iverson 7626 Geisan Portland, OR 97213 (Head of large West Coast pastors organization) Al Janney President American Association of Christian Schools P. O. Box 32395 Washington, D. C. 20007 Rev. Raimundo Jimenez National Hispanic Coordinator America Para Jesu Cristo 4308 Hudgins Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (Nationwide Hispanic leader for "Washington For Jesus" and "America For Jesus." Crosses all denominational lines) Rev. Jerry Kaufman Love Gospel Assembly 2323 Grand Concourse Bronx, N.Y. 10468 (Pastor of large intercity congregation of 800 - 1000; 60% Puerto Rican, 30% black) Paul Kienel President Association of Christian Schools International P. O. Box 4097 Whittier, CA 90607 Rev. Tim LaHaye President Family Life Seminars 2100 Greenfield Drive El Cajon, CA 92021 Mrs. Freda Lindsay Co-founder and President Christ For The Nations University P. O. Box 24910 Dallas, TX 75224 Rev. Hubert Mitchell Founder and Director Christians in Government P. O. Box 71654 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Bishop J. O. Patterson Presiding Bishop Church of God in Christ 272 S. Main Street Memphis, TN 38101 (A black U.S. denominaton reportedly having over 3 million members throughout America) Nathan Perlmutter National Director Anti-Defamation League of B'Nai B'Reth 823 United Nations Plaza New York, N.Y. 10017 Dr. M. G. (Pat) Robertson President The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. Virginia Beach, VA 23463 Rev. Issac Rottenberg National Christian Leadership Conference For Israel 134 East 39th Street New York, N. Y. 10016 (Umbrella organization for Christian ministries working to help Israel) Demos Shakarian Founder and President Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship, Int. 3150 Bear Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (An international Christian businessmen's organization with over 1600 chapters in the United States) Phyllis Schafly Eagle Forum Fairmount Alton, IL 62202 Rev. David Schoch Bethany Missionary Association 2209 E. 6th Street Long Beach, CA 90814 (Respected Christian leader among West Coast pastors and other pastors throughout America) Rev. William Wilson 1876 Elwood Avenue Rochester, N.Y. 14620 (National Pastor's Coordinator for "America For Jesus." Respected leader among New England pastors and key pastors across America) Bishop Alvin Tate Presiding Bishop Soul Saving Station Denomination P. O. Box 200 New York, N.Y. 10027 (A large nationwide black denomination) Rev. Nathanel Urshan General Superintendent United Pentecostal Church International 8855 Dunn Road Hazelwood, MO 63042 Rev. Morris Vaagenes President, International Lutheran Center for Church Renewal North Heights Lutheran Church 2701 Rice Street St. Paul, MN 55113 Submitted by Ted Pantaleo Executive Director National Unity, Inc. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON DATE: 8/24 TO: Mortor FROM: Diana For your info Per our conversation Other: I'd like to be Here people run everything it that these Church through you ,as concerne mtgs with Pres. the LUTHERAN COUNCIL IN THE USA +TURRIS FORTISSIMA 475 L'Enfant Plaza West, S.W. IPSUM CURRIT JUSTUS Suite 2720 PROVERBS : Washington, DC 20024 202 / 484-3950 August 14, 1981 Ms. Diana Lozano Special Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Diana: Since I will be away for three days next week, I wanted to make sure that I contacted you with the informa- tion that Rev. Paul Kittlaus of the United Church of Christ also received a phone call from a Donna Brennan in Mr. Blackwell's office. I will be in my office on August 20 and 21, and then will be away until after Labor Day. We wish to cooperate in planning for a possible meeting of President Reagan and the national church leaders, and will follow your advice. Msgr. Lally does represent the Catholic bishops in the church leaders' group. Sincerely yours, Charles ChuckB. Bergstrom Executive Director Office for Governmental Affairs CVB'RLB cc: Paul Kittlaus A COOPERATIVE AGENCY OF THE AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH, ASSOCIATION OF EVANGELICAL LUTHERANCHURCHES LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA AND LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD REPLY TO WASHINGTON ADDRESS July 16, 1981 Ms. Elizabeth Dole Assistant to the President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Ms. Dole: On behalf of the Washington Interreligious Staff Council (WISC) and the 38 government liaison offices of national denominations and faith groups (Protestant, Catholic and Jewish) I wish to thank you for the conversation we enjoyed with you at the White House of 1981. I want to reiterate our hope that we can work with you and your staff on the many matters of mutual interest. Among the denominations and faith groups which sponsor and sup- waitingfor port our offices we represent over 250 million people. We advocate on behalf of the official social policy of our sponsoring bodies. In addition, we have various networks, wait including IMPACT, for communicating to the key national, regional and local leadership of our groups. Our over-all mission is to work to turn our social policy into public policy. sliler e-intend to follow up your generous offer and. that pressed by members of your staff to request briefings-o a number of critical issues of mutual interest. We also urge that we work together to arrangeta meeting, perhaps a breakfast- with the chief executive officers our denominations and faith groups and President Reagan at an early date I would be happy to appoint a committee to work with the appropriate staff of your office to ar- range such an event. 8/25/81 allead If our Washington Interreligious Staff Council can be any assistance to you me Sincerely, please let said the know. list they have because of not Matane Kiniaus with Paul Kittlaus Director, Washington Office, Office for Church in Society would everyone ist is on he vacation said he Chair, Washington Interreligious Staff Council be sending UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST this to us OFFICE FOR CHURCH IN SOCIETY 105 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK, N.Y 10016 (212) 683-5656 / 110 MARYLAND AVENUE N.E. WASHINGTON, DC 20002 (202) 543-1517 S. Garry Oniki Kenneth P. Stewart Executive Director Chairperson THE BARON REPORT 1730 M Street, N.W. Suite 1100 Washington, D.C. 20036 202 659-9470 TO: Our Subscribers October 26, 1981 FROM: Alan Baron OCT 26 5 00 PM 'BI No. 136 INSIDE: 1982 Senate WHITE HOUSE Survey: The Eastern States INFORMATION CONGRESS CENTER Reagan Relations On taking office, a President's often contrasted with his pre- decessor. That contrast was particularly favorable to Ronald Reagan in Congressional relations. Unlike Carter, he had experience in dealing with a powerful state legis- lature; his style won warmth and friendship from members of Congress; he appointed experienced White House aides; and he presented a clearcut program. But as is often the case, there was a tendency to gloss over factors which did not "fit" the trend. These included some basic political realities; that the closer the next election, the more independent Congress acts; that being labeled a "rubber stamp" for the White House is dangerous, even when the President is well-liked; that the Reagan Administration was allowing too many issues to get away from their control or influence and failed to turn much campaign rhetoric into concrete proposals. These are now "coming home to roost" and criticism of Reagan's handling of Con- gress is escalating. There are several problem areas: (1) Voting Rights The Administration sent nothing to Congress before the House extended the current law. To appease Senators Thurmond (R-SC) and Hatch (R-UT), it may propose relaxing the law. But many Republicans agree with Democratic strategists that a continuing battle will do nothing but build black turnout in 1982. (2) Farm Subsidies Despite David Stockman's opposition to key price programs, the White House did little to shape the battle. That may have been inevitable, due to the local interests involved. And the final budget figures are probably as low as could have been expected. But the White House image for legislative competence has suffered. (3) Clean Air In proposing a broad set of principles, EPA Administrator Anne Gorsuch hoped to avoid being labeled anti-environmentalist - and leave the "gutting" of Clean Air standards to lobbyists on the Hill. But Gorsuch is drawing much ridi- cule from environmentalists, businessmen and Republicans on the Hill for lack of a viable program. (4) Social Security Budget balancing demands cutbacks. Political survival requires the blame be elsewhere. The Administration now realizes that - thus, its proposal for a bipartisan commission to recommend changes. But that realization came only after HHS Secretary Schweiker unveiled his own cutback plan; and the image of RR as a Social Security cutter is still damaging the GOP. (5) AWACS Even if the Administration prevails (odds look 50/50), its failure to see the problem coming has severely damaged its clout. Underestimating Reagan's ability to deal with Congress would be as great a mistake, now, as overestimating it was earlier. Reagan has handled social issues (e.g. abortion) as well as could anyone, given the gap between his own true believers and the public. His understanding of the need to move his agenda early is comparable to that of Lyndon Johnson. But comparisons with FDR's first 100 days, so common last Spring, are not heard around Washington much anymore. Symbols: Every Vote Doesn't Count During the course of this year, the House of Representatives voted - by overwhelming (almost three to one) margins - to: (1) oppose the Reagan Administration's stand (in the World Health Organization) against restrictions on marketing practices of baby formula manufacturers in Third World countries; Copyright 1981 by The Baron Report, Inc. Published every other week. One year, $65. Two years, $115. Overseas Airmail, add $16. per year. This report is copyrighted and prepared for the confidential information of our clients. Reproduction or quotation without specific permission is prohibited. Alan Baron, Editor Richard E. Cohen, Associate Editor THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CEN 815 SECOND AVENUENTW YORK, NEW YORK 10017 Telephone: (212)867-8400 Cable Address: FENALONG, N.Y. April 19, 1981 Mr. Morton Blackwell Special Assistant to the President for Public Liaison The White House The Old Executive Office Building Washington, D.C. 20500 Attention: Ms. Rose Infanti Dear Ms. Infanti: I am sorry my first letter and list of heads of churches has gone astray. But, good news! I have an updated list and enclose two for use. As you are probably aware, it is usually necessary to invite the person and, according to the nature of the event, you may want to include an aide or surrogate. Many denominations have offices and staff in Washington, and if schedules or travel prevent attendance the local staff sit in the briefing. It often pays to be specific about who is invited. 15 In checking calendars, May 13 might be a good time. I will be back to you on Bishop Allin's schedule. The early morning (breakfast?) is usually the best time. Please let me know how I can assist. (Changed Yours in Christ, have pull 4/22/86 Charles (The Rev.) Charles A. Cesaretti PUBLIC ISSUES OFFICER have CAC/wfc Enclosures The Office of the Presiding Bishop and the Executive Council of the General Convention WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH 110 Maryland Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 Telephone: (202) 547-7300 sat of June 23, 1981 Mr. Morton Blackwell Special Assistant to the President The White House Old Executive Office Building, Room 134 Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. Blackwell, I am happy to learn of your appointment to the Office of the Public Liaison for President Reagan. I wish you God's blessing and success in this very important ministry. In my own ministry here in the Capital, I serve as the Wash- ington Affairs Officer of the Episcopal Church. It is my privilege to be the Director of our national church's Washington Office and be representative of Presiding Bishop Allin in governmental affairs. If there is any way I can be helpful to you in your work, I hope you will feel free to call on me. I would appreciate very much the opportunity to meet you and to have a brief conversation with you at your convenience. Would it be possible to meet at your office, or at mine, any time during the two weeks starting July 7? Kindly call my office to let me know whether that is possible. I look forward to meeting with you. Warm good wishes for continuing success in your work. Sincerely, William Weiler The Rev. William L. Weiler, Washington Affairs Officer HEADS OF MEMBER CHURCHES, NCCC COMMUNION NAME AND ADDRESS OFFICE AND SALUTATION African Methodist Bishop Samuel S. Morris President, Council of Episcopal Church 101 East Union Street Bishops (215) 877-6770 Jacksonville, FL 32203 (Dear Bishop Morris) (904) 355-2862 African Methodist Bishop Charles H. Foggie Secretary, Board of Episcopal Zion Church 1200 Windermere Drive Bishops (412) 242-5842 Pittsburgh, PA 15218 (Dear Bishop Foggie) American Baptist Rev. Robert C. Campbell General Secretary Churches in the USA American Baptist Churches (Dear Dr. Campbell) (215) 768-2274 Valley Forge, PA 19481 Antiochian Orthodox The Most Rev. Metropolitan Primate Christian Archdiocese Philip Saliba (Your Eminence) of North America 358 Mountain Road (201) 871-1355 Englewood, NJ 07631 Armenian Church of The Most Rev. Torkom Manoogian Primate America Archbishop and Primate, (Your Eminence) (including Diocese of Eastern Diocese of the Ar- California) menian Church of North America (212) 686-0710 630 Second Avenue New York, NY 10016 Christian Church Rev. Kenneth L. Teegarden General Minister and (Disciples of Christ) Post Office Box 1986 President (317) 353-1491 Indianapolis, IN 46206 (Dear Dr. Teegarden) Christian Methodist Bishop Elisha P. Murchison Secretary, College of Episcopal Church 11470 Northway Drive Bishops (512) 621-2318 St. Louis, MO 63136 (Dear Bishop Murchison) Church of the Brethren Rev. Robert Neff General Secretary (312) 742-5100 1451 Dundee Avenue (Dear Dr. Neff) Elgin, IL 60120 Coptic Orthodox Church Father Gabriel A. Abdelsayed Chief Executive in North America Coptic Orthodox Church in (Dear Father Gabriel) (201) 333-0004 North America (201) 333-0013 427 West Side Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07304 Episcopal Church The Rt. Rev. John M. Allin Presiding Bishop (212) 867-8400 Episcopal Church Center (Dear Bishop Allin) 815 Second Avenue New York, NY 10017 Friends United Meeting Kara Cole Administrative Secretary (317) 962-7573 Friends United Meeting (Dear Friend) 101 Quaker Hill Drive Richmond, IN 47374 Communion Name and Address Office am -ion Greek Orthodox Arch- Most Rev. Archbishop Iakovos Patriarchal Exarch Extra diocese of North and 10 East 79th Street ordinary South America New York, NY 10021 (Your Eminence) (212) 628-2500 Hungarian Reformed The Rt. Rev. Dezso Abraham Bishop Church in America 18700 Midway (Dear Bishop Abraham) (313) 381-3178 Allen Park, MI 48101 (313) 381-8400 Lutheran Church in Rev. James R. Crumley, Jr. President America 231 Madison Avenue (Dear Dr. Crumley) (212) 481-9648 New York, NY 10016 Moravian Church Rev. John S. Groenfeldt President, Northern (215) 867-7566 69 West Church Street Province Bethlehem, PA 18018 (Dear Dr. Groenfeldt) Dr. Richard F. Amos President, Southern Drawer "0" Salem Station Province Winston-Salem, NC 27108 (Dear Dr. Amos) National Baptist Rev. J.C. Sams President Convention of America 954 Kings Road (Dear Dr. Sams) (904) 354-8268 Jacksonville, FL 32204 National Council of Rev. Joe V. Hotchkiss Executive Director Community Churches National Council of (Dear Mr. Hotchkiss) (614) 888-4501 Community Churches 89 East Wilson Bridge Road Worthington, OH 43085 Orthodox Church The Most Rev. Metropolitan Primate in America Theodosius (Your Eminence) (516) 922-0550 Route 25-A, Box 675 Syosset, NY 11791 Patriarchal Parishes of The Rt. Rev. Ireney Patriarchal Exarch The Russian Orthodox Bishop of Serpukhov (Your Grace) Church in the USA 15 East 97th Street (292) 289-1915 New York, NY 10029 Philadelphia Yearly Francis G. Brown General Secretary Meeting of the Society 1515 Cherry Street (Dear Friend) of Friends Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 241-7000 Polish National Catholic The Most Rev. Thaddeus Prime Bishop Church of America Zielinski (Your Grace) (717) 344-0916 115 Lake Scranton Road Scranton, PA 18505 Presbyterian Church Rev. James E. Andrews Stated Clerk & Treasurer in the U.S. 341 Ponce de Leon Avenue, NE (Dear Dr. Andrews) (404) 873-1531 Atlanta, GA 30308 Communion Name and Address Office and Progressive National Rev. C.J. Malloy, Jr. Executive Secretary Baptist Convention, Inc. 601 50th Street, NE (Dear Mr. Malloy) (202) 396-0558 Washington, DC 20019 Reformed Church in Rev. Arie Brouwer General Secretary America 475 Riverside Drive, Rm 1809 (Dear Dr. Brouwer) (212) 870-2841 New York, NY 10115 (201) 652-9312 Serbian Eastern Orthodox The Rt. Rev. Bishop Bishop Church for the United Firmilian Ocokoljich (Your Grace) States of America and 5701 North Redwood Drive Canada Chicago, IL 60631 (312) 693-3309 Swedenborgian Church Rev. Eric Zacharias President General Convention Pretty Prairie, KS 67570 (Dear Dr. Zacharias) (316) 459-6893 (316) 459-6987 Syrian Orthodox Archbishop Mar Athanasius Archbishop Church of Antioch Y. Samuel (Your Eminence) (201) 343-8708 Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch (Archdiocese of the USA and Canada) 293 Hamilton Place Hackensack, NJ 07601 Ukrainian Orthodox Most Rev. Bishop Andrei Primate Church in America Kuschak (Your Eminence) (212) 297-2407 St. Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox Diocese 90-34 139th Street Jamaica, NY 11435 United Church of Rev. Avery Post President Christ 105 Madison Avenue (Dear Dr. Post) (212) 683-5656 X 100 New York, NY 10016 United Methodist Church Bishop James M. Ault Secretary, Council of (202) 547-2991 223 4th Avenue Bishops Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Dear Bishop Ault) United Presbyterian Mr. William P. Thompson Stated Clerk Church in the USA 475 Riverside Drive, Rm 1201 (Dear Mr. Thompson) (212) 870-2005 New York, NY 10115 March, 1981 HEADS OF OTHER CHURCHES WITH WHOM WE ARE IN DIALOGUE COMMUNION NAME AND ADDRESS OFFICE AND SALUTATION or Roman Catholic Church Archbishop John R. Roach President (202) 659-6600 National Conference of (Dear Archbishop) Catholic Bishops 1312 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005 American Lutheran Church Bishop David W. Preus General President (612) 330-3100 The American Lutheran Church (Dear Bishop) 422 S. 5th Street Minneapolis, MN 55415 Lutheran Church- Dr. Jacob A.O. Preus President Missouri Synod 500 North Broadway (Dear Dr. Preus) (314) 231-6969 St. Louis, MO 63102 National Council Dr. Claire Randall General Secretary of Churches 475 Riverside Drive (Dear Dr. Randall) (212) 870-2942 New York, NY 10115 World Council of Dr. Keith Bridston Executive Director Churches, USA World Council of Churches, (Dear Dr. Bridston) (212) 870-2528 U.S. Conference 475 Riverside Drive New York, NY 10115 4 March, 1981 Religious Action Center Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism EMILY R. AND KIVIE KAPLAN BUILDING 7770 PTS PTS 2027 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036 Justice, Justice Shalt Thou Pursue (Code 202) 387-2800 Co-Director: ALBERT VORSPAN Co-Director and Counsel: RABBI DAVID SAPERSTEIN August 17, 1981 Ms. Elizabeth Dole Assistant to the President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Ms. Dole, As with the others who attended the meeting with you I was most impressed and most heartened by our conversations. In keeping with your invitation to seek access to the administration on issues of importance and concern to us, I would like to suggest a meeting which I believe is most appropriate, most timely and most vital. Based on our conversation at a superb meeting set up by Jack Stein last week, it seems clear that within the next two months the administration will need to decide what its posiitons will be on a number of crucial church-state issues and what role the adminstration will play in the Congressional decisions which will be made. I think that some- time in the next few weeks it would be most helpful to set up a meeting between major Catholic, Jewish, and Protestant offices in Washington (a group of approximately 15). with some of the people who will be involved in the policy making role for the administration on church- state issues. While such a meeting could be set up in late August, many people are still vacationing and it might be better if we could set up such a meeting during the first week of September. I have spoken to the heads of the major church and synagogue groups and would be glad to coordinate our end of that meeting. I look forward to hearing from you on this matter. Sincerely, Dad Rabbi David Saperstein RDS/ns CC: Diana Lozano John Baker Jack Burgess Rev. Dunn Jack Stein Mary Jane Patterson Morton Blackwell Rabbi Schindler Paul Kittlaus Rabbi Schindler Robert Carleson Rabbi Glaser Chuck Bergstrom Rabbi Mandelbaum Dr. Puckett The Religious Action Center is under the auspices of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism, a joint instrumentality of the CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN RABBIS and the UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW CONGREGATIONS with its affiliates-National Federation of Temple Sister- hoods, National Federation of Temple Brotherhoods, National Federation of Temple Youth. 366 LUTHERAN COUNCIL IN THE USA L 475 L'Enfant Plaza West. S.W. Suite 2720 Washington, DC 20024 202/484-3950 9/2/81 the we September 1, 1981 a nt 1.54. Mr. Morton Blackwell Drana Public Liaison Office, Room 191 The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 anything group to make the views And Dear Mr. Blackwell: we 3 As you know, the Executive Committee of the Washington Interreligious Staff Council (WISC) met with Mrs. Dole and Diana Lozano cn July 14. We appreciated the opportunity of explaining our organization as interreligious. We made two special requests. The first of these was to be included as an interreligious organization for briefings on issues and legislation. We do realize of course that occasionally these would be for the groups separately--Catholic, Jewish, or Protestant--such as the recent meeting of Jack Stein with Jewish leaders. I have received a copy of Rabbi Saperstein's letter to Mrs. Dole. However, it is probable that most such briefings would be beneficial if they involved leaders from all three religious groups. I talked with Diana Lozano about this again in mid-August. Our second request was for a meeting of President Reagan with national church leaders and bishops. This is separate from the government liaison office meetings such as described above. Mrs. Dole and Ms. Lozano indicated their desire to at least try to arrange such a meeting. In the meantime, Donna Brennan called me and the Rev. Paul Kittlaus asking for a list of church leaders. Paul Kittlaus is chairman of the Washington Inter- religious Staff Council, but has asked me to continue working on plans for White House meetings since he is to be away a great deal the next few weeks. Kathy Christiansen has called again for the list. Because of my being away, I had sent a letter to Diana Lozano on August 14. She had called my office and indicated we would get together after Labor Day. Meanwhile, we want to cooperate with the White House in every way possible. For that reason I am sending the enclosed lists. I do want to make the following comments; we can then follow this up next week. These bishops and church leaders come to Washington regularly for Congressional Briefings. On list #1, Msgr. Lally represents the U. S. Catholic Conference and Bishops. You may want us to secure additional names such as Bishop Kelly, etc. There are other Protestant leaders who are not included in the #1 list. These would be presidents and bishops who have not regularly attended the briefings planned by that group. By the way, Dr. William Thompson acts as convenor for group #1 through Mary Jane Patterson and myself. Sincerely yours Charles V. Bergstrom, Executive Director Charles Bergetrons Office for Governmental Affairs CVB'RLB Enclosures cc: Mrs. Elizabeth Dole, Ms. Diana Lozano, Executive Committee of WISC Rabbi David Saperstein, Dr. William P. Thompson, Ms. Mary Jane Patterson A COOPERATIVE AGENCY OF THE AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH, ASSOCIATION OF EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCHES, LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA AND LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD LUTHERAN COUNCIL IN THE USA +TURRIS 475 L'Enfant Plaza West, S.W. FORTISSIMA +AD IPSUM Suite 2720 CURRIT JUSTUS TEXALTABITUR PROVERBS 18.10 Washington, DC 20024 202/484-3950 September 1, 1981 Mr. Morton Blackwell Public Liaison Office, Room 191 The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Mr. Blackwell: As you know, the Executive Committee of the Washington Interreligious Staff Council (WISC) met with Mrs. Dole and Diana Lozano on July 14. We appreciated the opportunity of explaining our organization as interreligious. We made two special requests. The first of these was to be included as an interreligious organization for briefings on issues and legislation. We do realize of course that occasionally these would be for the groups separately--Catholic, Jewish, or Protestant--such as the recent meeting of Jack Stein with Jewish leaders. I have received a copy of Rabbi Saperstein's letter to Mrs. Dole. However, it is probable that most such briefings would be beneficial if they involved leaders from all three religious groups. I talked with Diana Lozano about this again in mid-August. Our second request was for a meeting of President Reagan with national church leaders and bishops. This is separate from the government liaison office meetings such as described above. Mrs. Dole and Ms. Lozano indicated their desire to at least try to arrange such a meeting. In the meantime, Donna Brennan called me and the Rev. Paul Kittlaus asking for a list of church leaders. Paul Kittlaus is chairman of the Washington Inter- religious Staff Council, but has asked me to continue working on plans for White House meetings since he is to be away a great deal the next few weeks. Kathy Christiansen has called again for the list. Because of my being away, I had sent a letter to Diana Lozano on August 14. She had called my office and indicated we would get together after Labor Day. Meanwhile, we want to cooperate with the White House in every way possible. For that reason I am sending the enclosed lists. I do want to make the following comments; we can then follow this up next week. These bishops and church leaders come to Washington regularly for Congressional Briefings. On list #1, Msgr. Lally represents the U. S. Catholic Conference and Bishops. You may want us to secure additional names such as Bishop Kelly, etc. There are other Protestant leaders who are not included in the #1 list. These would be presidents and bishops who have not regularly attended the briefings planned by that group. By the way, Dr. William Thompson acts as convenor for group #1 through Mary Jane Patterson and myself. Sincerely yours, Charles Charles V. Bergstrom, Bergetrom Executive Director Office for Governmental Affairs CVB'RLB Enclosures cc: Mrs. Elizabeth Dole, Ms. Diana Lozano, Executive Committee of WISC Rabbi David Saperstein, Dr. William P. Thompson, Ms. Mary Jane Patterson A COOPERATIVE AGENCY OF THE AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH, ASSOCIATION OF EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCHES, LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA AND LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD National Church Leaders and Bishops, List #1 Bishop John M. Allin, Presiding Bishop The Episcopal Church 815 - 2nd Avenue New York, N.Y. 10017 Dr. James E. Andrews, Stated Clerk Presbyterian Church, U.S. 341 Ponce dé Leon Ave., NE Atlanta, GA 30308 Dr. Harold C. Bennett, Executive Secretary-Treasurer Executive Committee, Southern Baptist Convention 460 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 39219 Dr. Robert C. Campbell, General Secretary American Baptist Churches in the U.S. Valley Forge, PA 19481 Sandra Mitchell Caron, Esq. Moderator, Unitarian Universalist Association 532 East 87th Street New York City 10028 Dr. James R. Crumley, Jr., Bishop Lutheran Church in America 231 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 Bishop James L. Cummings Christian Methodist Episcopal Church 5577 W. 63rd Street Los Angeles, CA 90056 Dr. Milton G. Engebretson, President Covenant Church 5101 N. Francisco Cbicago, IL 60625 Msgr. Francis Lally Secretary for Social Development and World Peace U. S. Catholic Conference 1312 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20005 Bishop Nathaniel Linsey Christian Methodist Episcopal Church 557 Randolph St., NW Washington, D.C. 20011 more L National Church Leaders and Bishops, page #2 Rev. C. J. Malloy, Jr., General Secretary Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. 601 - 50th Street, N.E., Room 304 Washington, D. C. 20019 Dr. Avery D. Post, President United Church of Christ 105 Madison Avenue New York, N.Y. 10016 Dr. David W. Preus, President The American Lutheran Church 422 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55415 Dr. William P. Thompson, Stated Clerk United Presbyterian Church in the USA 475 Riverside Drive, Room 1201 New York, N.Y. 10115 Dr. D. Frederick Wertz, Bishop United Methodist Church 100 Maryland Avenue, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 Dr. Thomas F. Zimmerman General Superintendent Assemblies of God 1445 Booneville Avenue Springfield, MO 65802 Coordinators of meetings: Dr. Charles V. Bergstrom, Executive Director Office for Governmental Affairs Lutheran Council in the USA 475 L'Enfant Plaza, S.W., #2720 Washington, D.C. 20024 484-3950 Ms. Mary Jane Patterson, Executive Director United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. 110 Maryland Avenue, N.E. Washington, D. C. 20002 Heads of Jewish Congregations and Groups, List #2 Rabbi David Saperstein Director, Washington Office Union of American Hebrew Congregations 2027 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 Rabbi Alex Schindler, President Union of American Hebrew Congregations 838 - 5th Avenue New York City 10021 Rabbi Walter Wurzburger, President Synagogue Council of America Congregation Shaaray Tefila 1295 Central Avenue Far Rockaway, New York 11691 Mr. Simon Schwartz, President United Synagogues of America 155 Fifth Avenue New York City 10010 Rabbi Seymour J. Cohen, President Rabbinic Assembly 3080 Broadway New York City 10027 Rabbi Sol Roth, President Rabbinic Council 1250 Broadway New York City 10001 Mr. Julius Berman, President The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations 45 W. 36th Street New York City 10018 Rabbi Herman E. Schaalman, President Central Conference of American Rabbis 21 E. 40th Street New York City 10016 (List furnished by Rabbi David Saperstein) Executive Committee Washington Interreligious Staff Council, List #3 Rev. Paul Kittlaus, Director Chairman United Church of Christ 110 Maryland Avenue, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 Ms. Louise Bowman Vice-Chair Church of the Brethren 110 Maryland Avenue, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 Ms. Betsy Beyler Mennonite Central Committee 110 Maryland Avenue, N.E., #502 Washington, D.C. 20002 Ms. Jane Leiper National Council of Churches 110 Maryland Avenue, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 Father Edward Killackey Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers 1325 Otis Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20017 Rabbi Richard Sternberger Union of American Hebrew Congregations 2027 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20036 Ms. June Totten American Baptist Churches, USA 110 Maryland Avenue, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 Dr. Charles V. Bergstrom Office for Governmental Affairs Lutheran Council in the USA 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, #2720 Washington, D. C. 20024 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 19, 1982 Mr. Donald L. Thomas, Treasurer Council of Churches of the City of New York 475 Riverside Drive New York, N. Y. 10115 Dear Mr. Thomas: Thank you for your letter to the President regarding his April 13th meeting with national religious leaders. This was, we believe, the first time any President has invited to the White House the heads of all major national denominations and national religious organi- zations. Enclosed is a packet of materials from that meeting. As you can see, this was not a meeting of major local leaders, but a gathering of national group heads. Rest assured that Dr. Simpson and Dr. Polk will be kept in mind for appropriate future meetings. Cordially, Marten Brokweet Morton C. Blackwell Special Assistant to the President for Public Liaison :- 194 in N ) brebsts qiste tor this envelope " R Jamile Time DO brebst 2 tor STATE were't do. Ddd bridges. no packet plants 9 Joshily in AR EXI 9250' / As you can see, this was not a meeting of major local leaders, but a gathering of national group the headr. Rest assumed that Dr. Simpson + For Palk will be hept in mind for appropriate future CS, matingandially, send packet distributed plus the Pres's remurks. I Dear mr. thomas, thank your for your letter to the president regoraling w his Spring 13 meeting with natural religious bochos. to the W.H. first time any president all this look, we believe, has the major vational denomination invited heade of orgarizations. Enclosed and national veligeous - is a parket of materials from that meeting. 9 Schadules Anchor Savings Bank FSB MR.CO to 1420 BROADWAY, HEWLETT, N.Y.11557 516-295-0400 -10 ° DONALD L. THOMAS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD MAILING ADDRESS AND P.O. BOX 337 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER HEWLETT, N.Y. 11557 April 21, 1982 The President of the United States The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear President Reagan: It was a distinct pleasure to view, in the New York Times, your picture with religious leaders at the White House and to note your call for spiritual revival. Featured with you in the photo were two prominent New York clergymen, Cardinal Cooke and Rabbi Shribman. The discordant note on this otherwise harmonious occasion was that none of the Protestant leaders of the Council of Churches of the City of New York were invited to this assemblage. This omission of the largest Protestant Council in the City is indeed regrettable. The Council of Churches of the City of New York is not only a Protestant Christian force, but it also provides a coalescing ecumenical drive that is dominant in the search to erase racism in our area. I do hope that Dr. Samuel Simpson, the President of the Council, and Dr. Robert Polk, our Executive Director, will be considered in any future similar religious gatherings. It would, in fact, be helpful and appropriate to have a dialogue with the Council leaders who, in addition to being widely accepted in our community, have special insight into and knowledge of the needs of the black and Hispanic middle classes. Any consideration of the matter would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Treasurer Council of Churches of the City of New York 475 Riverside Drive New York, N. Y. 10115 1 0 , : The New York Times/D.Gorton REAGAN CALLS FOR SPIRITUAL REVIVAL: Presi- "maybe God isn't waiting for us to do something." Fac- dent Reagan addressing religious leaders yesterday. at ing camera at left is Terence Cardinal Cooke and seated the White House. The President said he wondered If at center is Rabbi Morris Shribman, both of New York. PRESERVATION COPY ATES POSTA MARIO AHMED SALAAM ESQ. CHAIMAN ® PO BOX 843 CATHEDRAL STATION western union Mailgram UNITED ST SERVICE ® NEW YORK NY 10025 U.S.MAIL 1-0665498126 05/06/82 ICS IPMMTZZ CSP WHSA 2126256760 MGM TDMT BROOKLYN NY 168 05-06 1052P EST scheduling PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN to WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON DC 20500 MR PRESIDENT: YOUR MAY 6 WHITE HOUSE MEETING ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOL TO THE INVITED RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY WAS INDEED SIGNIFICANT TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC, HOWEVER, THE ISLAMIC COUNCIL FOR A UNIVERSAL CURRICULUM IS APPALLED THAT IMAM WARITH DEEN MUHAMMAD LEADER OF OVER 10,000,000 AMERICAN MUSLIMS AND A STAUNCH ADVOCATE, SINCE 1975, OF AMERICA RETURNING TO PRAYER WAS NOT INVITED. ICUC SUPPORTS YOUR PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY CLAUSES OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS. IN CONJUNCTION WITH YOUR AMENDMENT WE, AS AMERICAN MUSLIMS, WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST THE FOLLOWING: THAT THERE BE A DESIGNATED PERIOD OF TIME ALLOWED FOR VOLUNTARY PRAYER IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT THE PROPOSED PERIOD OF TIME BE SILENT THAT NO ONE RELIGIOUS OR NON=RELIGIOUS VOICE BE HEARD. WE PRAY THAT YOUR INITIATIVE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION CONCERNING THIS ISSUE BE SUCCESSFUL RESPECTIVEFULLY MARIO AHMED SALAAM ESQ. CHAIMAN ISLAMIC COUNCIL FOR A UNIVERSAL CIRRICULUM PO BOX 843 CATHEDRAL STATION NEW YORK NY 10025 22156 EST MGMCOMP TO REPLY BY MAILGRAM, SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR WESTERN UNION'S TOLL . FREE PHONE NUMBERS MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON bilizing August 12, 1981 TO: TOM BLEHA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE FROM: Morton Blackwell, Office of Public Liaison As per your request, I am submitting a list of the names of the top leaders of the Protestant religious movement to be invited to your briefing about El Salvador. 1. The Rt. Rev. John M. Allin, Presiding Bishop, Episcopal Church 815 Second Avenue, Episcopal Church Center New York, New York 10017 2. Bishop James M. Ault, Secretary, Council of Bishops, United Methodist Church 223 4th Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 3. Dr. Ben Armstrong, Director, National Religious Broadcasters CN 026 Morristown, N.J. 07960 4. Mr. Jim Bakker, President PTL CLUB Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 5. Dr. William Bright, President, Campus Crusade for Chirst, Int'l Arrowhead Springs San Bernadino, California 92414 6. Rev. Jerry Falwell, Moral Majority, Thomas Road Baptist Church 701 Thomas Church Road Lynchburg, VA 24515 7. Dr. Billy Graham, President Billy Graham Evangelistic Association 1300 Harmon Place Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 8. Rev. E.V. Hill, Missionary Baptist Church 1300 E. 50th Street Los Angeles, CA 90011 9. Most Rev. Archbishop Iakovos, Patriarchal Exarch Extraordinary Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America 10 East 79th Street New York, NY 10021 10. The Reverend J.H. Jackson, President National Baptist Convention USA 405 E. 31st Street Chicago, Illinois 60616 MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Page # 2. 11. Al Janney, President American Association of Christian Schools P.O. Box 32395 Washington, D.C. 20007 12. Spencer W. Kimball, President, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 50 East North Temple Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 13. Rev. Tim LaHaye, President Family Life Seminars 2100 Greenfield Drive El Cajon, California 92021 14. Dr. Paige Patterson, Criswell Bible College 525 N. Erv Avenue Dallas, Texas 75214 15. Bishop J.O. Patterson, Presiding Bishop, Church of God in Christ 1774 S. Parkway, E. Memphis, Tennessee 37114 16. Dr. David W. Preus, President, American Lutheran Church 422 S. Fifth Street' Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415 17. Dr. M.G. (Pat) Robertson, President, The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. Virginia Beach, VA 23463 18. Dr. Bailey E. Smith, President, Southern Baptist Convention Box 15039 Del City, Oklahoma 73155 19. Mr. William P. Thompson, Slated Clerk, United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. 475 Riverside Drive, RM 1201 New York, NY 10115 20. Bishop J. Floyd Williams, President, National Association of Evangelicals P.O. Box 12609 Oklahoma, Oklahoma 73112 21. Mr. Neal C. Wilson, President, Seventh-Day Adventists 6840 Eastern Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20012 22. Dr. Thomas F. Zimmerman, General Superintendent, Assemblies of God 1445 Boonville Avenue Springfield, Missouri 65802 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 8, 1982 MEMORANDUM FOR PAT YOUNG FROM: DOUG MARTIN, ROOM 191, X 2657 Please make the following changes or corrections to Morton Blackwell's list of Religious leaders. 1. Change Ms. Helen Blackwell to Mrs. Helen Blackwell 2. Add: Grover Brown Box 37 Livingston, Tennessee 38570 3. Add: David Buttram The Gospel Tract Society, Inc. P.O. Box 1118 Independence, MO. 64051 4. Add: Dr. James A. Peterson Christian Medical Society 5 Wingate Road Lexington, MA. 02173 Check with computed um THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 5. Add: Mr. Edward Plowman Publisher Washington and World ReligionRepo Washington Building Washington, DC 20005 6. Add: Mr. Julius B. Poppingon Christian Legal Society McCarter and English 550 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 7. Add: Dr. Avery Post United Church of Christ 105 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10016 8. Add: Dr. David Preus The American Lutheran Church 4223 S. Fifth St. Minneapolis, MN. 55415 9. Add: Dr. Claire Randall National Council of Churches 475 Riverside Dr. New York, NY 10115 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 10. Add: Dr. Oral Roberts 7777 S. Lewis Tulsa, OK 47174 11. Add: Dr. James Robinson P.O. Box 18489 Ft. Worth, Tx. 76118 12. Add: Archbishop Philip Saliba Antiochian Orthodox Church 358 Mountain Road Englewood, NJ 07631 12. Add: Rabbi David Sapperstein Union of American HebrewCon 2027 Mass. Ave. N.W. Washington, DC 20036 13. Add: Rev. David Schoch Bethany Missionary Assn. 2209 E. 6th. St. Long Beach, CA. 90814 14. Add: Dr. Robert Schuller Garden Grove Community Chur Garden Grove, CA. 92642 15. Add: Mr. Simon Schwartz, Pres. United Synagogues of Americ 155 5th. Ave. New York, NY 10010 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 16. Add: Dr. Russell Shive Conservative Baptist Assn. of America P.O. Box 66 Wheaton, IL. 60187 17. Add: Rabbi Seymour Siegal Jewish Theological Seminary of America 3080 Broadway New York, NY 10027 18. Add: Dr. James Draper, Pres. Southern Baptist Convention P.O. Box 400 Euless, TX. 76039