St. Paul, Minnesota
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GwenGovernor Walz’s Lutheran Church Embraces Pro-Abortion and LGBTQIA+ Stances
Governor Tim Walz, currently serving as the governor of Minnesota, has drawn attention for his association with Pilgrim Lutheran Church (PLC) in St. Paul. This congregation is part...
US Methodist Pastors Condemn Federal Immigration Crackdown Amid Protests and Shooting
Rev. Mariah Furness Tollgaard, senior pastor at Hamline Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, described January 23 as a historic day in the fight for justice after thousands gathered...
St. Paul City Council approves plan to address unsheltered homelessness with 60-day strategic investment period
St. Paul City Council has approved a resolution outlining a new approach to address the needs of unsheltered residents. The plan includes a 60-day strategic investment period before...
ELCA Assembly adopts declaration on inter-religious commitment
The 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly adopted “A Declaration of Inter-religious Commitment,” marking a significant step in the church’s approach to interfaith relations. The resolution, passed with 829 votes...
Former ELCA Pastor Nate Luong Charged with Three Felonies in Criminal Sexual Contact Case
Former ELCA Pastor Nate Luong was arrested on December 9, 2022, and charged with three felonies related to alleged criminal sexual contact with a 17-year-old girl who sought...
Unitarian Universalist Church Hosts Exhibit on Native Women Water Protectors
The Unitarian Universalist Association has long emphasized the importance of social justice, environmental stewardship, and the protection of vulnerable communities. This commitment is reflected in the broader Unitarian...
Protesters Disrupt Southern Baptist Church of Pastor Leading ICE Office in Minnesota
Protesters gathered in the sanctuary of a Southern Baptist church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday, January 18, to voice opposition to the fact that one of the...
Mainline Luther Seminary to Divest Historic St. Paul Campus
Luther Seminary, the flagship institution of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), has announced plans to divest its historic 8.5-acre campus in St. Paul, Minnesota. The decision,...
