RELIGION
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
Church camps closing amid declining use, economy
GALLANT, Ala. (AP) — Camp Sumatanga has meant Bible stories and softball games for generations of Methodist families. Young and old alike come to the old church retreat for renewal in its quiet coves and chapels.
By JAY REEVES,Associated Press Writer , July 08, 2009
'Come Alive' with Mark Schultz
EDGERTON — Edgerton is a community that is strong both in Dutch heritage and faith values.
So when organizers began to talk about booking entertainment for Edgerton’s 60th annual Dutch Festival, slated for July 10-11, a concert by a Christian band or artist seemed like a natural choice.
July 02, 2009
Northwest Minnesota Synod votes down gay clergy proposal
MOORHEAD - By a margin of just two votes, the Northwest Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America gave a thumbs-down Sunday to recommendations that would open the door for non-celibate gays to serve in the clergy.
By J. Shane Mercer, INFORUM , May 18, 2009
Column: An un-Christian response
MIAMI — Between 1933 and 1945, as a series of restrictive laws, brutal pogroms and mass deportations culminated in the slaughter of 6 million Jews, the Christian church, with isolated exceptions, watched in silence.
By Leonard Pitts , May 08, 2009
Coming together to pray: Local gathering planned for National Day of Prayer
WORTHINGTON — In 1775, the Continental Congress issued a call for fasting and prayer.
President Abraham Lincoln declared a national day of prayer and fasting in 1863 — as the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg raged.
The observance of a National Day of Prayer was signed into law in 1952 by President Harry Truman.
In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed into law the designation of the first Thursday in May as the annual observance for the National Day of Prayer.
By Beth Rickers , May 07, 2009
Letter: Christ wouldn't approve of torture tactics
Americans who attend church regularly are the most likely to approve of the use of torture against suspected terrorists.
By Debra Hogenson, Brewster , May 05, 2009
St. Cloud bishop says no shaking hands in church
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — Churches are taking steps to limit the spread of germs amid fears about swine flu.
By Associated Press , May 03, 2009
Ringing praises to God: Handbell music will dominate worship services at Grace
LUVERNE — Many area churches have handbell choirs that play on occasion during worship services.
But the handbell choirs of Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne will provide ALL the music at services at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. on Sunday.
By Beth Rickers , April 23, 2009
Evening of Laughter: Comic relief is theme for annual dinner theater presentation at First Baptist
WORTHINGTON — When it came time to plan this year’s dinner theater offering at First Baptist Church in Worthington, organizers decided it was time for a change.
By Beth Rickers , April 09, 2009
Breathing Lessons: Jingle writer turned author to speak at annual prayer breakfast
WORTHINGTON — After a career of writing music for TV commercials for clients including Target, McDonald’s, Pepsi, Harley Davidson and Honda, Terry Esau is promoting a new product — faith.
By Beth Rickers , March 26, 2009
ELCA tackles sexuality issues
WORTHINGTON — The recent release of two documents from the Task Force for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Studies on Sexuality generated both support and opposition from organizations such as Lutherans Concerned/North America, WordAlone and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
By Beth Rickers , February 26, 2009
The tradition of Mardi Gras
MARDI GRAS DAY, also called Fat Tuesday, is the last day of the Mardi Gras Carnival season. Mardi Gras Day falls on a different day each year. It is always 46 days before Easter.
February 19, 2009
Laissez les bon temps rouler: Tri-parish offers Mardi Gras event at Murray County Fairgrounds
WORTHINGTON — The good times are rolling right now in New Orleans, as the southern city prepares for the culmination of its annual Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday — Fat Tuesday.
Fat Tuesday will also be celebrated in southwest Minnesota, albeit a few days early. The tri-parish of St. Ann in Slayton, St. Columba in Iona and St. Mary in Lake Wilson will host a Mardi Gras party from 4 to 7 p.m.
By Beth Rickers , February 19, 2009
'Night of Music' is Ellsworth tradition
ELLSWORTH — Members of the Friends in Fellowship group from Bethel Reformed Church aren’t sure how many years they’ve been organizing the annual “Night of Music,” but it’s become a church — and community — tradition that they wouldn’t think of discontinuing.
By Beth Rickers , February 12, 2009
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