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Religion and Faith

Presbyterian pastor explains church's decisions on gay clergy

Presbyterian pastor explains church's decisions on gay clergy

With about 5,000 members, Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina has the largest congregation of any Presbyterian church in the upper midwest. John Crosby is senior pastor there. He was at last night's vote and he joined Cathy Wurzer this morning by phone.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Presbyterian leaders approve gay clergy policy

Presbyterian leaders approve gay clergy policy

Presbyterian leaders voted Thursday to allow non-celibate gays in committed relationships to serve as clergy, approving the first of two policy changes that could make their church one of the most gay-friendly major Christian denominations in the U.S.
by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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St.P-Mpls. Archdiocese closer to reorganization

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is moving closer to announcing a reorganization plan that will merge some parishes and probably close buildings.

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Presbyterians consider backing gay marriage

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is poised to become the largest U.S. Christian denomination to permit same-sex marriage if church leaders meeting for their national convention in Minneapolis go along with a committee recommendation.

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Macalester and the decline of religion at liberal arts colleges

Macalester and the decline of religion at liberal arts colleges

As the Presbyterians convene this week in Minneapolis, one of their associated institutions in the Twin Cities won't have a huge role. Macalester College still has some connections to the church. But they've changed quite a bit over the college's history.

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Small Christian sect, Swedenborgians, host national convention

Small Christian sect, Swedenborgians, host national convention

A small Christian sect that once counted poet William Blake and Helen Keller among its members is having its national convention in St. Paul this week. They're followers of a Scandanavian scientist and mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg.
by Tim Nelson

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St. John's Abbey admits errors in priest statement

St. John's Abbey is apologizing for what it says were errors in a public statement about the work history and whereabouts of an abbey monk accused of sexual abuse.

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Sisterhood ends where it began for 2 merging nuns

Sisterhood ends where it began for 2 merging nuns

Sister Mary David Olheiser and Sister Helenette Baltes professed their vows together to join the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict in 1936. Sixty-two years later, the classmates and old friends are together again.
by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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