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The Rev. Joretta Marshall, executive vice president and dean at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas, talks with church officials and community members Monday morning at First Lutheran Church about how to foster open and welcoming church communities. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Finding a new home: Couple feels ‘embraced’ within congregation

BEMIDJI – Kendra Olson was true to her word. Olson, who came out last year as transgendered and began living her life as a woman, had promised her pastor that...

news Tue, Sep 18, 2012 - 1:21am

Marriage amendment: ‘Vote yes’ sign stolen from St. Philip’s

BEMIDJI — A “Vote yes for marriage” sign was stolen outside of St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Bemidji between Monday night and Tuesday morning, escalating the debate of the proposed...

news Wed, Sep 05, 2012 - 1:01am

From left to right, Pastors Judy Holmen, Peter Schmidt and Rich Kramer of Faith Lutheran Church.

Faith Lutheran breaking ground on new location

Faith Lutheran Church, located on Second Avenue, is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for its new location, Journey in Faith, on 40th Ave., during its "Rally Day" celebration on Sunday morning...

community / news Wed, Sep 05, 2012 - 12:00am

Char Kerelko of Floodwood, Minn., who attends St. Louis Catholic Church, reacts to the news that the Rev. Peter Lambert, the church’s pastor, gave money to Minnesotans United, a group that is trying to defeat the state marriage amendment. Kerelko supports the pastor’s position. Bob King | Forum Communications

Priest takes quiet stand against marriage amendment

by brandon stahl Forum Communications FLOODWOOD – Minnesota’s Catholic dioceses have contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars in support of the Marriage Amendment, which, if passed, would place a constitutional...

news Mon, Sep 03, 2012 - 9:33pm

Carrying the Cross at Via Del Rosa - Left Side: Cyrisse Wietstock, Barb Sinner, Kathy Bishoff, Brenda Mears Patty Neuharth. Right Side: Dixie Miller, Dwain Schell, Les Wietstock, Fr. Jim Meyer. Submitted photo

Moments with Christ: Finding Jesus in the Holy Land

The timing was absolutely perfect. Arriving at their Holy Land destination the first day of Lent was a fitting opener to an eight-day tour Feb. 21 through Feb. 28 involving...

news Wed, Apr 04, 2012 - 12:00am

Youth of Faith Lutheran to portray passion of Christ

Good Friday worship service at Faith Lutheran Church, 127 2nd Avenue East, West Fargo, will highlight the passion story of Jesus, acted out by youth in white face and mime...

community Wed, Apr 04, 2012 - 12:00am

News from the Nest: Lessons learned from Sunday school

Every Sunday I teach my son's kindergarten Sunday School class. Before we begin our lesson the students go to a different room and have their music time with another parent/teacher...

community Wed, Feb 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Blessed Sacrament Church in West Fargo. Dave Wallis / Forum Communications Co.

Blessed Sacrament to remain open

Parishioners at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church West Fargo were heartened by the news last week from Bishop Samuel J.

news Wed, May 18, 2011 - 12:00am

St. Andrew schedules Vacation Bible School June 12 - 16

"THE EGYPT FILE: Decoding the Mystery of LIFE" is the theme for this year's Vacation Bible School set at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, located at 1005-1st St., West Fargo, from...

community Wed, May 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Bishop announces relocation plans for Holy Cross Church

It appears Holy Cross Catholic Church in West Fargo will be relocating to a new site on undeveloped land west of Veterans Boulevard in West Fargo and south of I-94...

news Wed, May 04, 2011 - 12:00am

Fargo Diocese to host Prairie Pilgrimage

The Diocese of Fargo will host a Prairie Pilgrimage tour of Catholic sites July 29-31.Registration deadline is June 1. Departing from Holy Cross Catholic Church in West Fargo, participants in...

news Wed, Apr 27, 2011 - 12:00am

An Easter tomb in the worship center at Faith Lutheran Church, West Fargo, brings focus to the culmination of the Easter story: the stone is rolled away and Jesus lives.

Easter: Faith Lutheran Church to hold several days of services

Faith Lutheran Church, 127 2nd Avenue East, West Fargo, will be holding several services to celebrate the Easter weekend. Walking the way of Jesus through His passion and death to...

community Wed, Apr 20, 2011 - 12:00am

Blessed Sacrament, Holy Cross merger proposal lacking clarity, details

There is no doubt that the recent Catholic Diocese of Fargo touted proposal to reorganize local parishes, including the merger of West Fargo's Holy Cross and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Churches,...

opinion Wed, Feb 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Faith Lutheran hosts Healthy Living Brunch Saturday

Anyone interested is invited to the annual Healthy Living Brunch, Saturday, Feb. 19, at 9:30 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, West Fargo, sponsored by the Parish Nurses and Women of...

community Wed, Feb 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Two flocks in one fold?

The recent announcement that congregations of Blessed Sacrament and Holy Cross might be merging was met with mixed reactions from parishioners. However, Monsignor Joseph Goering, vicar general of the Fargo...

news Wed, Feb 02, 2011 - 12:00am

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