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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints owns over 2.4 million acres of land valued at more than $20 billion.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon Church, has emerged as one of the largest private landowners in the United States, with...

WELS President Addresses LCMS Convention with Greetings and Historical Reflections
The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) took place July 18–23, 2026, in Phoenix. During the event, the Synod in convention received greetings from representatives...

LCMS Substitute Resolution Passes to Maintain Electronic Presidential Election Process
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) will continue its electronic process for electing the Synod president, as the substitute resolution to revert to an in-convention election was defeated. The...

Arizona Pastor Charged with Voyeurism After Camera Found in Church Bathroom
Arturo Laguna Camas, a pastor at the Casa de Adoracion church in Phoenix, Arizona, has been charged with felony voyeurism after a camera was discovered in the women’s...

LCMS Convention Adopts Resolutions on Structure, Bylaw Revisions and Pastoral Oversight
The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) continued its work on the second day, July 20, 2026, with delegates adopting several resolutions from Floor Committee...

Convention Affirms Current Synod Paths for Ordination and Pastoral Training
Convention delegates affirmed the current Synod paths for ordination and pastoral training, demonstrating broad agreement on maintaining the quality of ministry and doctrinal soundness within The Lutheran Church—Missouri...

Convention Approves Resolution on Modern Day Martyrdom
Convention adopts ‘Modern Day Martyrdom’ resolution The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) concluded with the adoption of a resolution titled “To Address Modern Day...

Applications Open for Episcopal Church’s 82nd General Convention Official Youth Presence 2027
Applications for the 82nd General Convention’s Official Youth Presence (OYP) have opened, inviting Episcopal teens aged 16 to 19 to participate in the church’s leadership process. The OYP,...

