Ethnic groups plant new places of worship
Minneapolis Star Tribune - April 6, 2008
The Rev. Melkamu Negeri of the Oromo Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis said that his congregation tries to "offer both spiritual and social service. We give them spiritual nourishment, but we realize that a lot of people are here to socialize with each other."
He said that the church helps arrivals adjust to their new home, including adapting to the climate. "They more or less look to the church for everything," he said. Read More.