RELIGION
Men on a mission: Trio of local Methodists serve in Costa Rica
WORTHINGTON — While Worthington residents shivered and slipped their way through frigid February, three local men sweated and served in sunny Costa Rica on behalf of a Christian mission project.
March 11, 2010
A church divided: Area ELCA members weigh in on sexuality statement 
WORTHINGTON — To stay or go? The debate is being tackled with remarkable civility in southwest Minnesota, even as congregations across the nation threaten to split from the church. Some have accepted the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s controversial announcement it would allow the ordination of openly gay clergy, saying they will leave their congregations’ differences with God. Others feel compelled to fight back, contending the decision represents a break with scripture and disregard for God’s will.
February 25, 2010
Lutherans seeing fallout over gay clergy issue
EDGAR, Wis. - Until a few weeks ago, the Rev. Gail Sowell was pastor at two Lutheran churches in the small Wisconsin town of Edgar. That was before members of both congregations jumped headfirst into the simmering debate over gay clergy in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.
By Patrick Condon, Associated Press , February 24, 2010
From a crown of thorns to a crown of gold: Westminster focuses on Beatitudes during Lent
WORTHINGTON — At the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 5:3-10), Jesus presents the teachings that have become known as the Beatitudes:
February 18, 2010
Minn. church votes to leave ELCA over gay clergy
KASSON, Minn. (AP) — Another Lutheran church in southeastern Minnesota has voted to leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America over the group's policy on accepting gay clergy.
By Associated Press , February 02, 2010
St. Luke restores half of its funding to synod, ELCA
COTTAGE GROVE - St. Luke Lutheran Church members voted Sunday to restore some funding to the Saint Paul Area Synod, which they quit giving to after the parent denomination decided to allow openly gay clergy last August.
By Patricia Drey Busse, South Washington County Bulletin , February 01, 2010
MIssion to Haiti: Sheldon volunteers survive earthquake, return home
SHELDON, Iowa — Rachel Roozeboom was riding in the back of a truck, returning to Port-au-Prince from a village where she and other volunteers had been distributing clothes and shoes, when the earthquake struck Haiti on Jan. 12.
January 21, 2010
Minn. church burns to the ground
HUMBOLDT - The only church in Humboldt, Minn., burned to the ground in a fire discovered shortly before midnight Saturday.
By Stephen J. Lee, Grand Forks Herald , January 20, 2010
Growing rift in Lutheran church
DULUTH - The question was whether someone in a committed gay relationship should be ordained by the Lutheran church to serve as a pastor.By Jana Hollingsworth, Duluth News Tribune , January 18, 2010
Letter: Thankful for God's gifts
As a long time subscriber to the Daily Globe, I’ve appreciated the Religion section in Thursday editions. However, the Dec. 10 issue, during the Advent season, the Religion section was filled with an Associated Press report on atheists and agnostics.
By Esther Biemers, Luverne , January 05, 2010
N.D. church votes to split from ELCA over gay clergy
HARVEY, N.D. (AP) — The congregation of the First Lutheran Church of Harvey has cast the first of two votes to split from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
By Associated Press , January 04, 2010
Letter: Local group disappointed with article placement
The Worthington Area Ministers are profoundly disappointed the Daily Globe chose to put as their feature article, “Organized Disbelievers” (an article addressing atheism), on Thursday’s Religion page.
By Worthington Area Christian Ministers Association , December 15, 2009
Connecting with kids: Jeffrey Dean is featured speaker for youth rally events
WORTHINGTON — Jeffrey Dean’s life story isn’t as dramatic as that of some inspirational speakers. He’s not a former drug or alcohol abuser or member of a gang. He hasn’t spent time behind bars, except as part of his ministry.
By Beth Rickers , December 04, 2009
O come, let us adore Him: Events focus on the reason for the season
WORTHINGTON — It’s not quite Thanksgiving yet, but shopping venues are already filled with images of Santa and his elves and the sounds of “Jingle Bells.” Amid the hustle and bustle and commercialism of the holiday season, area churches and religious organizations have planned events designed to remind people of “the reason for the season” — the arrival of the savior in the form of a tiny babe born in Bethlehem.
By Beth Rickers , November 19, 2009
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
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1980: Lent and Pilate's Wife
St. Matthew Lutheran Church was hosting a series called "Voices of the Passion," and one of the installments was Pilate's wife,
1945: American Reformed Church Plans Relocation
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Blessed and haunted
Just before I came to work this morning, I turned on one of the morning news programs while I was putting on my makeup. The segments that I happened to catch were the two stories that seem to be topping the news these days: Haiti, of course, and the late night TV controversy. What a contrast —
Posted by: brickers on Jan 19, 2010 at 10:00 AM | LagniappeFeedback Feedback... Loop Loop?
I had an unusual experience in a restaurant Friday evening. After a perfectly delicious meal that I pretty much inhaled, I left the building with my family. My dad had forgotten something at the table and went back to fetch it, and while he was there, he had a brief chat with our waitress. She reco
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Jan 4, 2010 at 3:34 PM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!1944: Religious and Racial Freedom to Be Restored to Germany
This clever PR effort from General Eisenhower in 1944 let the German people know they'd be able to go to church again after the U.S. conquered them.
RI ministers vote to support census boycott
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A coalition of Hispanic church ministers from Rhode Island has voted to support a national boycott of next year's census. The Hispanic Ministerial Alliance of Rhode Island represents dozens of Latino evangelical churches in the state. Alliance President the Rev. Elise
Posted by: lgrevas on Dec 3, 2009 at 4:20 PM | EL BLOGOThe Newest Bible Translation: LOLCat
The latest, silliest translation of the Bible simply must be the LOLCat Bible Translation.
I had a teacher once who liked to say: "I don't ca
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.
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