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By Will Briggs – Madison CapTimes – A west side church plans to add more workforce housing to Madison as the congregation plots a new course for its own future. Dale Heights Presbyterian Church is proposing to demolish its existing sanctuary along University Avenue and construct around 110 rent-restricted apartments across three new buildings. The revamp of Dale Heights’ grounds would take place in two stages. Read more of this story.

By Gayle Worland – Wisconsin State Journal – On Christmas Eve the church was filled with candlelight, carols and the sound of a brass quartet. On Friday, members of Luther Memorial made their way past the soaring stone arches and ornamental windows to celebrate Twelfth Night Epiphany Eve, the 12th and final night of the Christmas season, with Holy Communion. A cheery reception would follow. It’s been a festive year at Luther Memorial, the elegant, towering neo-Gothic church at 1021 University Ave. that has just marked a century in Madison. Read more of this story.