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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Organist marks 50th year at Trinity
Donna Edwards doesn't like to take time off from her job as organist at Trinity Lutheran Congregation in Minneapolis. Once every five decades or so, she'll make an exception. That's why she wasn't at the keyboard last Sunday: She was the guest of honor as the church celebrated her 50th anniversary as its organist.
Nov 20, 2009 -
Lutherans ready to split off
ELCA members opposed to gay clergy vow to have a new denomination ready by August.
Nov 19, 2009 -
Gays reject church's attempt at 'cure'
Gay and lesbian Roman Catholics are protesting a therapy aimed at helping them become celibate. The programs are provoking national -- and even international -- protests from critics.
Nov 17, 2009 -
Moose Lake superintendent tells of sexual abuse as teen
Tim Caroline's lawsuit alleges that he was molested by Brother Raimond Rose on a church-sponsored retreat.
Nov 16, 2009 -
Another first-class show for Science Museum
If you haven't heard about it already, you will soon, and probably often: The Dead Sea Scrolls are coming to the Science Museum of Minnesota in March.
Nov 13, 2009 -
These guys love a good argument
All-male monthly club draws 300-plus from near and far.
Nov 13, 2009 -
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
