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Church to host special service Bethlehem Lutheran Church invites all cited were remarks by Vice President J.D. Vance, who has promoted a hierarchical B e t h l e h e m L u t h e r a n notion of love — first for one’s Church will hold a service family, then neighbors, comdevoted to peace, understand- munity, fellow countrymen, ing, and prayer for justice this and finally for the rest of the world. Critics say that this Sunday at 5 p.m. T he event, initiated by idea, known in theological circhurch leaders alarmed by a cles as ordo amoris — Latin for rising intertwining “order of love” — of politics and has been used by faith, will include a some to justify pols e r m o n , p r aye r s icies that privilege and a discussion of A m e r i c a n s, a n d how federal policitizens of other c i e s, p u b l i c d i s c o u n t r i e s , o ve r course and Chrisimmigrants or t i a n n at i o n a l i s m non-citizens. are affecting faith D’Antonio, who communities. grew up attending D a n i e l DANiEl D’ ANToNio both Roman CathoD’Antonio, treasurlic and Lutheran Treasurer, er of the church churches in South Bethlehem Lutheran council and one of Hempstead and the organizers, said Church joined Bethlehem the idea grew out of Lutheran over a concern among decade ago, said parishioners with that the church what they perceive as distor- wants instead to refocus on tions of Christian teaching in what he considers core Christhe political realm. tian values: loving one’s neigh“We’ve been disturbed that bors, caring for the vulnerable, many recent statements from respecting all people — includpolitical leaders are being pre- ing those holding opposing sented as if they reflect Chris- political views. tianity,” D’Antonio said in a “I’m Catholic, and I think recent interview. “We believe it’s powerful to see a local it’s perverting what Christ Lutheran church standing up said.” this way,” said Maria FernanAmong the examples he Continued on page 2
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Baldwin schools join national network District accepted into League of Innovative Schools By HERNESTo GAlDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com
The Baldwin School District has been accepted into the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools, a national network that connects and supports forward-thinking leaders in education. Baldwin is among 35 districts to be invited to join for 2025–26 — the largest group of new members in the history of the league. This would bring the total to 175 districts that have been accepted across 35 states, representing more than 4.4 million students. Baldwin was chosen from a competitive pool of applicants for its educational leadership,
innovative vision, and commitment to excellence and collaboration, according to Digital Promise, the nonprofit that organizes the league. “We are incredibly proud to be among the school districts from across the nation invited to join the League of Innovative Schools,” Superintendent Anthony Mignella said in a statement. “Being selected for this prestigious network speaks to our commitment to future-driven educational practices and student success. “By becoming a member, we aim to leverage cutting-edge ideas and technologies, collaborate with peer districts and visionary leaders on a national scale, co-create solutions that address Continued on page 12