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.,…

Rocky Mountain elects Anderson new president

Delegates to the 2012 LCMS Rocky Mountain District convention, meeting June 7-9 in Denver, elected…

Kansas District re-elects Kohlmeier president

The Rev. Keith Kohlmeier was re-elected to his fourth term as president during the 71st…

South Wisconsin District commends Catholic Church

The LCMS South Wisconsin District, meeting in convention June 10-12 in Mequon, Wis., has adopted…

Crystal Cathedral to move to smaller Catholic church

(RNS) — In a building swap, the Crystal Cathedral has announced it will move its…