The creative ability of Lutheran hymn writer Martin Franzmann appeared early on. Even as a youngster, he was known for his cleverness with language. To entertain his chums, he’d sometimes make up ...

Eric Phillips really likes soup at lunch. One of his favorites is baked-potato soup, a filling option that, at first glance, appears to be meat-free. That's important because Phillips isn't eating ...

First Lutheran Church, 1701 19th St., will open the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday services at noon and 7 p.m. Feb. 22. Mid-week services will be held Wednesdays beginning March 1 through March 29 ...