Jeff Strickler
Reporter | Faith+Values
Phone: 612-673-7392
E-mail: jstrickler@startribune.com
Jeff Strickler covers religious news for the Fath & Values Section.
Recent content from Jeff Strickler
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Rabbi prompts a few titters on Twitter
We owe Rabbi Hayim Herring, executive director of St. Louis Park-based STAR (Synagogues: Transformation and Renewal), a big smile for tipping us off to the Twitter account of Rabbi Rami Shapiro.
Nov 6, 2009 -
Living out her faith
A Muslim woman, condemned by religious extremists for helping unwed mothers, wins the $1 million Opus Prize.
Nov 4, 2009 -
Episcopalians in Minnesota will elect new bishop today
Day No. 2 of the diocese's annual convention includes a vote on five candidates, two of whom would represent a first: the first openly partnered lesbian to be elected a bishop, or the first Native American.
Oct 31, 2009 -
A crossroads of faith and policy
Clergy and their congregations are considering the moral and ethical dimensions of the health care debate.
Oct 26, 2009 -
Faith+Values: ELCA, Methodists form partnership
We interrupt the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's continuing struggles over gay clergy for news that would have made been big headlines any other year: a partnership between the country's two largest Protestant denominations, the ELCA, with 4.6 million members, and the United Methodist Church (UMC), with 8 million.
Oct 23, 2009 -
She's a win-win woman
What a deal: Garage-sale devotee collects the unsold items to help others.
Oct 16, 2009 -
Planet theory another hidden gem in 'Narnia'
If your first reaction is disbelief when you hear that the Rev. Michael Ward found a secret code in C.S. Lewis' "Chronicles of Narnia" novels, he understands. It was his first reaction, too.
Oct 16, 2009 -
Twin Cities priest named bishop of Duluth
Twin Cities priest named bishop of Duluth just months after another big promotion.
Oct 15, 2009 -
Case alleges abuse by impostor deacon
A 28-year-old man is challenging the archdiocese's statements about a con man he says sexually abused him.
Oct 12, 2009 -
Saved by Schindler, Leyson visits St. Paul
The youngest survivor on Schindler's List will visit the Twin Cities on Tuesday.
Oct 9, 2009
