The Democrats contend that with no language to define what constitutes a religious group, an overly broad swath of New Yorkers, from crossing guards at Catholic schools to lawyers who work with church-affiliated social service agencies, would be denied birth control coverage.
Building professionals who work with churches say they have seen these shifts firsthand.
For his work with churches, Mr. Goldsmith, a Republican, was lauded by many evangelical Christian leaders.
The goal is to work with churches, councils on aging and other grass-roots organizations to provide support for the county's oldest residents.
The group is also planning to run radio and television commercials, hire bicultural Spanish speakers, work with churches that serve Hispanics and reshape its programs.
"Modern art really doesn't work with churches," said Father Keucher, 60. "Most modern art, like poetry, uses a vocabulary where you have to guess at what it means.
Pray on It People who work with churches or religious groups on the island can travel under a general license as well, but only if they have the necessary proof that their trip is not tourism.
"It will be my privilege to work with churches as we connect with people, wherever they are and whatever their concerns".
It includes a partnership between Green For All, the California-based environment and social justice organization, and the U.S. Green Building Council, which will work with churches on renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
