RELIGION
Servant of God: Vern Behrends is first deacon in far western part of diocese 
WORTHINGTON — After six years of prayerful study, Vern Behrends recently preached his first homily at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Worthington, beginning with the story about a guy who receives a traffic ticket resulting from a stoplight camera and pays the fine with a photo of some money, only to get a photo of some handcuffs back in the mail.
By Beth Rickers , October 01, 2009
Lutheran group wants new synod
FARGO - In a letter to supporters, the chairman of a Lutheran reform group that has ties to North Dakota and Minnesota said the organization intends to be a “free-standing synod carrying out synodical ministries apart from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.”
By J. Shane Mercer, INFORUM , September 15, 2009
Building for the future: Edgerton church dedicates new addition Sunday
EDGERTON — Fifty-one years ago Sunday — Sept. 13, 1958 — the new building for First Reformed Church in Edgerton was dedi-cated. This Sunday — 2009 — the congregation will once again celebrate a major building project — the addition of a new fellowship hall, kitchen and nursery.
By Beth Rickers , September 10, 2009
Passion for evangelism: Braun brings experience, enthusiasm to new post at St. Matthew Lutheran
WORTHINGTON — The Rev. Thomas Braun just can’t contain his enthusiasm for evangelism.
“Sharing Christ, man. That’s where it’s at,” he said with a huge grin.
By Beth Rickers , September 03, 2009
Minister: Clergy decision shows denomination tackling issues
MITCHELL, S.D. - The decision by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to allow gay clergy to serve within the denomination’s churches shows that the ELCA is willing to tackle tough issues when other synods are not, according to a minister in Mitchell.
By Ross Dolan, The Daily Republic , August 25, 2009
ELCA approves controversial non-celibate gay clergy proposal
MINNEAPOLIS - The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has approved a proposal that will allow non-celibate gays to serve in the clergy by a 559 to 451 vote at the denomination's Churchwide Assembly today.
By J. Shane Mercer, INFORUM , August 21, 2009
Keeping the faith: Luverne's Episcopal congregation one of few left in region
LUVERNE — A plaque by the front door proclaims that Holy Trinity Episcopal Church — built in 1891 — is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. In fact, it is the only church in Rock County designated as a historic site.
By Beth Rickers , August 20, 2009
ELCA gay clergy proposal moves ahead
MINNEAPOLIS – A proposal to allow people in same-sex relationships to serve as clergy in the country’s largest Lutheran denomination passed its first hurdle Monday.
By Patrick Condon, Associated Press Writer , August 18, 2009
Lutherans prepare for key vote on gay clergy
FRIDLEY, Minn. — The Rev. Dave Glesne stood before the members of Redeemer Lutheran Church a few weeks ago and told them there might be some painful decisions in the near future.
By Associated Press , August 17, 2009
One of the Jesus People: Alex Ling spends two months working in intercity missions
WORTHINGTON — In uptown Chicago, there is an apartment building that serves as a Christian community.
By Sarah Korthals , August 13, 2009
ELCA youth trip leads to H1N1 novel influenza
NEW ORLEANS - About two dozen of the 673 youth and adult chaperones from eastern North Dakota who traveled to a national youth gathering last month in New Orleans came down with symptoms of swine flu after they got home, state health officials said.
By Stephen J. Lee, Grand Forks Herald , August 11, 2009
Go Fish to open Okoboji conference
ARNOLDS PARK, Iowa — The Okoboji Lakes Bible & Missionary Conference has been part of the Iowa Lakes summer scene since the 1930s. To celebrate its 75th year, this Christian family conference will begin with a youthful event — a concert by Go Fish, a group that performs kids’ songs in a way that is enjoyable for kids of all ages.
July 30, 2009
Religion Briefs
From ice cream socials and vacation Bible school to handbell choirs and concerts.
By DAILY GLOBE , July 23, 2009
Westminster unveils Bible timeline
Invite-a-Friend service is SundayWORTHINGTON — The Westminster Presbyterian Church welcomes everyone to join them for their Invite-a-Friend service Sunday. This 9:30 a.m. service will kickoff Vacation Bible School and also serve as a reception to new members and a baptism.
By Sarah Korthals , July 23, 2009
Pilgrimage to Rwanda: Book about genocide inspires journey of faith
WORTHINGTON — When a friend gave Kathy Lesnar a copy of the book “Left to Tell,” she cautioned Kathy, “Don’t even open the front cover until you’re ready for your life to change.”
Neither woman realized just how prophetic that statement would be. Kathy not only read the book, she also went to hear author Immaculée Ilibagiza speak, eventually began to work with her and more recently joined Immaculée on a pilgrimage to Africa.
By Beth Rickers , July 16, 2009
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1934: Anniversary of Translation of the Bible
Lutherans were going to attend a service commemorating the 400th anniversary of the translation of the Bible by Martin Luther in 1934.
While this
1944: Churches Plan Victory Prayers
Local churches planned victory prayers for as soon as Germany surrenders. Possibly Rear Admiral Carpender would have seen this as a sign of Peace
1934: Presbyterians Repair Church
The Presbyterians got a new building in 1959. Westminster Presbyterian!
My Dad, the Perpetual Student
My dad is one of the most educated people I know.
Sure, it took him a really long time to get his doctorate. Probably around 20 years.
But that
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