Eden Theological Seminary

Milagro Modern Mexican's Craig Bielke: Featured Bartender of the Week

The agave has been juiced, the limes have been purchased and the tequila has been stocked. Milagro Modern Mexican (20 Allen Avenue, Webster Groves; 314-962-4300) is ready to make hundreds of margaritas in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Milagro isn't hosting a garish Cinco party, but as the winner of ... More >>

NSFW: The Nude Photography Portfolio That Has a St. Louis Priest in Hot Water

In these jaded times, we're somewhat accustomed to hearing about sexual misconduct by Catholic priests. Less so from Episcopal priests. After all, they have to live by way fewer crazy rules. They can have sex, they can marry, they can be gay. Hell, they can even be women, believe it or not. But on ... More >>

Snoop Dogg, Unknown Hinson, El Monstero and More in This Week's New Show Announcements

Here again: every newly announced show for the week! On page one you'll find a quick list of shows that particularly caught our attention, followed by embedded Youtube videos with which you can check out some of the artists you may not be familiar with. Page two contains our complete listing of new ... More >>

Birdman & Mystikal, The Walkmen, Naked Raygun and More in This Week's New Show Announcements

Here again: every newly announced show for the week! On page one you'll find a quick list of shows that particularly caught our attention, followed by embedded Youtube videos with which you can check out some of the artists you may not be familiar with. Page two contains our complete listing of new ... More >>

Letter: Clergy Ask Congressman Akin to Repent, Change His Moral Priorities

It looked sorta like this at Akin's St. Louis office yesterday. ​It ain't over yet, even after Tuesday's half-ass apology. Several local religious leaders are still incensed with Congressman Todd Akin's remarks last week equating "liberalism" to "a hatred of God." On Wednesday they stopped by the ... More >>

Hallowed Be Thy Name: A member of the Schlafly clan figures to do the Lord's work by cleansing the Bible of its "liberal bias"

William Chignoli resigns from Acción Social Comunitaria, and Thomasina Clarke aims to stop saggin' with Bagg'ns

Acción Social "On Hold" After Founder and Executive Director William Chignoli Resigns

photo by Jennifer SilverbergWilliam Chignoli on the steps of ASC's clinic on South GrandJust two months ago, the low-cost immigrant healthcare center La Clinica closed its doors owing to lack of funding. Now Acción Social Comunitaria, a local nonprofit that offers a broad array of social servi ... More >>

Holy Hip-Hop: "Soul Force" strikes the Loop every other Sunday for a one-of-a-kind worship service

The Good Doctor: William Chignoli, who spent the last decade constructing a safety net for local Hispanics, recently turned 70. But he's far from retiring.

St. Louis Claims First Pregnant Catholic Priest

Our Fortunate Son President

He seems pretty proud to be one

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Minister to his Needs

The Rev. Dickson Beall became a local champion of the First Amendment after he opened the St. Marcus Church basement to progressive theater groups in the 1990s. Few people knew what Beall was up to offstage.

A Twist of Faith

From her small-town Baptist roots to her run for public office, Jeanette Mott Oxford has relied on her religious convictions to overcome fear and prejudice -- including her own.