Religion and Faith

December 8, 2009 2:25 PM

Some different views of the holidays

Around this time of year there are almost as many holiday productions in Minnesota as bodies of water, but if you're looking for something a little different, grab yourself an egg nog, we'll take it from here.

by Marianne Combs, Chris Roberts, Euan Kerr and Bob Kelleher

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December 7, 2009 5:48 PM

Quaker group stops certifying marriages until gay marriage legal

A group of Twin Cities Quakers has decided to stop signing marriage certificates for opposite-sex couples until the state legalizes gay marriage.

by Madeleine Baran

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December 3, 2009 5:00 PM

Play gives the back story to 'A Christmas Carol'

The play opening tomorrow night at the Park Square Theater in St Paul has the words "Christmas Carol" in the title, but director Richard Cook argues for some people it's not a holiday show.

by Euan Kerr

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December 3, 2009 4:43 PM

Nienstedt: Church speaks with 'moral voice' on health care reform

St. Paul Archbishop John Nienstedt reiterated the Catholic Church's opposition to any health care reform bill that would allow abortion coverage, in an interview with MPR's All Things Considered on Thursday.

by Tom Crann and Madeleine Baran

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November 27, 2009 7:46 AM

Minnesota Muslims mark end of Hajj

Minnesota Muslims mark the end of the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca, or Hajj, on Friday with communal prayers and celebrations at locations around the state.

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November 26, 2009 3:00 PM

Sisters of St. Francis remain committed to service

The sisters of St. Francis have continued their tradition of service in southeastern Minnesota and beyond through the decades, but today their membership is aging and their numbers are dwindling.

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November 26, 2009 6:00 AM

A holiday for comparing recipes, not theologies

The foods on our common table have changed over the years, but the purpose of the gathering remains the same.

by Susan Lenfestey

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November 22, 2009 6:00 AM

Pastoral path runs through nursing homes, jails

Callings from a higher power don't come in the form of a well-written letter or a carefully worded voice mail, so Jerry David understands why the ministerial path he's on has taken some detours.