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Congregations leave United Methodist Church over defiance of LGBTQ+ bans

Congregations leave United Methodist Church over defiance of LGBTQ+ bans

The largest mainline Protestant denomination in the U.S. is shrinking due to disputes over LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex marriage. About 20 percent of United Methodist congregations have left in recent years.
by Jason DeRose

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Pipestone carvers preserve revered Native spiritual tradition in Minnesota prairie

Pipestone carvers preserve revered Native spiritual tradition in Minnesota prairie

Under the tall prairie grass outside this southwestern Minnesota town lies a precious seam of dark red pipestone that, for thousands of years, Native Americans have quarried and carved into pipes essential to prayer and communication with the Creator.
by The Associated Press

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In Malaysia, a mom is contesting her kids' conversion to Islam. It's a landmark case

In Malaysia, a mom is contesting her kids' conversion to Islam. It's a landmark case

The children were converted by their father after the parents divorced. The case has thrown into sharp relief the ethnic and religious identity markers that form the bedrock of Malaysian policy.
by Emily Feng

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Megachurches are getting even bigger as churches close across the country

Megachurches are getting even bigger as churches close across the country

At a time when empty pews are forcing churches across the country to close, megachurches are largely bucking that trend — attracting younger, more vibrant and more diverse congregations.
by Scott Neuman

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To save Jewish culture, American Jews turned to summer camp

To save Jewish culture, American Jews turned to summer camp

The roots of summer sleep-away camps that revolve around Jewish identity go back to efforts to keep Jewish culture alive after World War II.
by Deena Prichep

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160 years of sanctuary at Pilgrim Baptist Church

160 years of sanctuary at Pilgrim Baptist Church

St. Paul’s Pilgrim Baptist Church first formed in 1863 when a group of formerly enslaved people, led by a man named Robert Thomas Hickman, began worshiping together. The historic church is celebrating 160 years this weekend.
by Sarah Thamer

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St. Paul's Monastery celebrates 75 years of hospitality, service

St. Paul's Monastery celebrates 75 years of hospitality, service

St Paul’s Monastery in St. Paul is celebrating its 75th anniversary this weekend. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer speaks with SubPrioress Sister Linda Soler more about the monastery’s past, present and plans for the future.
by Cathy Wurzer and Emily Bright

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