[Dr. Eckleburg]

No, the information of special note is that there are 1,500 Calvinists in Santa Monica.

That in itself is a miracle of God’s grace.

[marshmallow]

No, the information of special note is that there are 1,500 Calvinists in Santa Monica.

Really? Then why isn't that the headline?

If that is the main point which the author wishes us to take home, then the headline would have read "Calvinists See Numbers Grow in Santa Monica" or "Presbyterian Church Grows to 1,500 Members".

That's not the headline at all because the story is devoted to another subject entirely; the issue of Thanksgiving boxes being distributed by Calvinists. The number of church members is given a single passing mention at the end of paragraph two. It's clear that the author considers the distribution of "Boxes of Love" to be big news.

Try again.

[MarkBsnr]

No, the information of special note is that there are 1,500 Calvinists in Santa Monica.

I see.