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Pope seeks to build on Muslim outreach with Morocco trip

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is forging ahead with promoting moderate Islam during a weekend trip to Morocco, seeking to build on warming ties with the Sunni world while also ministering to a tiny Catholic community and offering solidarity with migrants. For the 82-year-old pope, the 27-hour, whirlwind visit to Rabat, the Moroccan capital, will be a welcome reboot to a year that has otherwise been dominated by the global Catholic clergy sex abuse scandal and the downfall of three of his cardinals. The trip comes after Francis' February visit to the United Arab Emirates, where ...

Children from Uganda to perform at area churches

A choir of 7 to 10 year-old boys and girls from Uganda will perform at the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services Sunday, March 31, at Bethany Lutheran Church, located at 215 3rd Avenue SE, and at the 7 p.m. service at Faith United Methodist Church, located at 5900 Highway 83 North in Minot, on ...

The pilgrimage continues

I started 2019 by going on a pilgrimage. I drove from Fargo to Dallas to meet Father David Rosebery, an Anglican priest, and his wife, Fran. They were my hosts and leaders of a pilgrimage for 70 people to Israel. Although I had never met them, they welcomed me into their home. They were a miracle blessing. They sharpened and encouraged me in a way I will forever be grateful for. I had never met any of the 70 people. They were all curious how this guy from Fargo joined their group. The answer is: through a Google search! As I prayed about my pilgrimage I decided a trip to Israel should ...

Palestinian-born Berliner leads efforts to rebuild synagogue

BERLIN (AP) — Raed Saleh was 5 years old when his family left their Palestinian village in the West Bank for a better life in Germany. Now 41, the Muslim has become one of Berlin's top politicians and is spearheading efforts to rebuild a synagogue in the German capital that was destroyed by the Nazis 80 years ago. What may sound utopian in parts of the world where hostilities between Muslims and Jews run high has become a reality in Berlin: Jews, Muslims and Christians have joined forces to rebuild what used to be one of the city's biggest synagogues. In recent years a surviving ...

Care for Creation …

How we steward God’s creation is an important aspect of the Christian Faith. Back in the day, our foremothers and forefathers were intimately connected to the land that provided for their sustenance for their daily lives. Their patterns of working, and sleeping were dictated by the sun and moon. The rhythms of life were in-tune with what was going on with the farm. Their connection to God was largely shaped by their connection with creation. I think it is safe to say that we have lost that connection in our modern world and, as a result, many Christians seem to think that caring ...

Child Evangelism Fellowship to hold banquet on March 21

Child Evangelism Fellowship will holds its annual banquet on Thursday, March 21 at the Grand Hotel in Minot. Due to incorrect information provided to The Minot Daily News, a story in Saturday’s edition gave the wrong date for the event. The guest speaker this year is Philip Annett, who began serving with CEF in his home country of Northern Ireland. Annett has held many roles in CEF throughout the years and currently serves with CEF International Ministries helping leaders around the word develop their national ministries. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. People can reserve a ...