May 4, 2009

WELS in the news

In the Feb. 2 edition of "Together," Pres. Schroeder addressed a court ruling in favor of California Lutheran High School, Wildomar, Calif., which had been sued for its decision to expel two female students for engaging in conduct characteristic of a lesbian relationship. The April 29 issue of the San Fransisco Chronicle reported that the state Supreme Court has now denied review of an appeal.

The opening of the Granville Neighborhood Health Center, Milwaukee, was featured on Fox 6 news on April 26. This health center, a joint effort between Risen Savior and Wisconsin Lutheran College, offers health screenings to the uninsured in the Granville community.

On April 22, The Rogers Hometown News featured an article about Grace Lutheran School, Lowell, Ark. In the article, parents said that they send their children to Grace due to the Christ-centered environment and small class sizes.

In an April 20 article on bicycle commuting, The Saginaw News featured Rev. Wade Johnston, pastor at Christ, Saginaw, Mich., who rides his bicycle to area hospitals to visit his parishioners.