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Forced abortion in China prompts outrage, calls for reform
BEIJING (RNS) — A pregnant woman who was dragged to a hospital by authorities and…
Eastern District returns Wicher to top post
The Rev. Dr. Chris C. Wicher of Cheektowaga, N.Y., was elected to his second term…
Minnesota South elects Nadasdy as new president
The Rev. Dr. Dean W. Nadasdy is the new president of the LCMS Minnesota South…
Ohio convention re-elects Cripe president
Delegates to the LCMS Ohio District’s 20th convention, meeting June 14-16, re-elected the Rev. Terry…
Yeadon elected new president of New England District
The Rev. Timothy Yeadon, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in New Hartford, Conn., since…
Saxon Memorial to host bluegrass festival
The historic Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo., will host its Second Annual Bluegrass Music…
Southern's Schultz re-elected to fourth term
Delegates to the 2012 LCMS Southern District’s 73rd convention re-elected the Rev. Kurtis D. Schultz…
Mark Kreklau, husband of LWML president, dies
Mark Kreklau, husband of Lutheran Women’s Missionary League President Kay Kreklau, died June 13 at Altru…
North Wisconsin delegates elect Lueck to presidency
The Rev. Dwayne Lueck of Wausau, Wis., is the new president of the LCMS North…
Wille re-elected in South Wisconsin
The Rev. Dr. John C. Wille of West Bend, Wis., was elected to his third…
Supreme Court tosses 'Christian candy cane' case
WASHINGTON (RNS) — An appeal over Christmas sweets turned bitter June 11 when the U.S.…
Evangelicals press Congress on immigration
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Evangelical activists are pressing Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration reform plan…
Religious leaders ask HHS to broaden birth-control exemption
(RNS) — A coalition of nearly 150 religious leaders, led by conservative Protestants, have petitioned…
Nebraska District re-elects Sommerfeld
The Rev. Dr. Russell Sommerfeld of Seward, Neb., was elected to his fourth term as…
Atlantic's Benke elected to eighth term
The Rev. Dr. David H. Benke, pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Brooklyn, N.Y.,…
