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The Cities

MPR News Notes on the news from the Twin Cities

Tag: Religion

St. Paul church with a storied history, and an open door

Sasha Aslanian June 13, 2013, 4:07 PM Jun 13, 2013
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In January, MPR News got an email from the very well-organized 150th Celebration Committee at Pilgrim Baptist Church, letting us know they’d be celebrating their sesquicentennial in June of 2013. Stephanie Dilworth, co-chair of the committee wrote: “Pilgrim’s history began in 1863. With the help of the Underground Railroad, a group of African American men, Read more →

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Holocaust survivors tell their stories

Dan Olson April 22, 2013, 11:00 AM Apr 22, 2013
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A Twin Cities man says lying about his age during the World War II Holocaust is the reason he’s alive today. A new play at Mt. Zion Temple in St. Paul tells the story of survival. Read more →

Westminster Presbyterian joins downtown redo

Tim NelsonTim Nelson September 27, 2012, 1:06 PM Sep 27, 2012

Westminster Presbyterian is making a major move on the Nicollet Mall.

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Buzz your lips and blow

Dan Olson September 17, 2012, 1:09 PM Sep 17, 2012

The Shofar helps blow in the Jewish New Year.

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Somali restaurateur to break bread with Sikh leaders

Laura YuenLaura Yuen August 15, 2012, 8:00 AM Aug 15, 2012

Muslim and Sikh community members will share a meal tomorrow in Minneapolis in the wake of the temple shootings.

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Catholics opposed to marriage amendment hold rally Sunday

Sasha Aslanian June 9, 2012, 8:15 AM Jun 9, 2012
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Catholics who oppose a marriage amendment which would effectively block same sex marriage in Minnesota hold a kick-off event this Sunday. The Catholic Bishops strongly support the amendment.

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Walker Community United Methodist Church destroyed by fire

Sasha Aslanian May 28, 2012, 4:39 PM May 28, 2012

A south Minneapolis church is leveled by fire but the congregation will hold a neighborhood picnic today anyway.

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Vote for how to build bridges across faiths and cultures

Laura YuenLaura Yuen May 15, 2012, 10:55 AM May 15, 2012
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It’s voting time for the Minnesota Idea Open.

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Maine a preview of MN’s marriage vote?

Sasha Aslanian May 11, 2012, 7:00 PM May 11, 2012

“Question One”, a documentary exploring Maine’s experience voting on marriage in 2009, could offer a preview of what Minnesota voters can expect.

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Lutheran Catholic Frenemies?

Sasha Aslanian May 4, 2012, 12:30 PM May 4, 2012
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The Archbishop cancels his appearance at the Minneapolis Lutheran Bishop’s installation, recalling an earlier chapter of Catholic-Lutheran relations apparently getting too friendly.

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