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Religion and Faith

Lutheran church revisits bilingual past for Sudanese immigrants

Lutheran church revisits bilingual past for Sudanese immigrants

About a century ago, the founders of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud prayed and sang in their first language: Norwegian. But today a different foreign language emanates from the church.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Muslim groups ask Pawlenty to reverse on NYC mosque

Several Muslim groups are asking Gov. Tim Pawlenty to withdraw comments opposing the building of a mosque near ground zero.

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Church aims to bring peace to crime-ridden neighborhood

Church aims to bring peace to crime-ridden neighborhood

A majority of the 32 homicides in Minneapolis this year have occurred on the city's north side. With each shooting comes more concern that no one can bring peace to the neighborhoods that need it most. But one north side church has a plan to do just that.
by Brandt Williams

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Minneapolis pastor discusses struggles with same-sex attraction, plans return to pulpit

A conservative Lutheran pastor in Minneapolis who has preached against homosexuality said Monday that he has been attracted to men for decades, and plans to discuss his struggles on a nationally televised religious program.
by Madeleine Baran

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Ethics for everyday

Ethics for everyday

Midmorning discusses ethical quandaries around complex personal situations from dating disclosure to dealing with wayward coworkers.

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An unlikely venue for a church service: the local bar

This Sunday, Chris Fletcher will gather a group of pals at Dunnigan's Pub & Grub in Two Harbors for the second installment of "Bar Church."

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Would-be seminarians struggle to pay tuition

Would-be seminarians struggle to pay tuition

Seminaries around the country expected to see their classrooms fill up this past year. They figured people who lost a job and who felt called to ministry would choose to enroll, just as they had in past recessions. But in Minnesota, some seminaries are seeing the opposite -- the bad economy is hurting their enrollment.
by Annie Baxter

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Summer jobs can change our lives

For college kids and high school students, summer is a break from the academic grind. But it's also a chance to make money and get a peek into the working world. Two writers with their own diverse job histories talk about the lasting impact of summer employment.

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