IMMIGRATION AND THE CHURCH: Manhattan congregation reflects ‘melting pot’ nature of New York City (reporting from New York). Currents.

TEARS AND PRAYERS: Scout’s death latest in string of tragedies. Page 1 lead.

Father-son trip to the Big Apple an adventure (reporting from New York). Inside Story.

Churches urged to submit data for directory. Page 3.

OVU steps up recruiting in Northeast: Part 3 of “The Scene” on Ohio Valley University (reporting from Vienna, W.Va.). Partners.

30 ways to honor God this summer (staff editorial). Editorial.

God’s house in a Warehouse (from Parkersburg, W.Va.). Churches That Work.

Throwing more than crumbs at the hungry. Inside Story.

Chronicle wins nine ‘Best of the Christian Press’ awards. Page 8.

From New Hampshire to Namibia, surging gas prices concern members. From the Front.

A risky venture: Part 2 of “The Scene” on Harding University Graduate School of Religion (from Memphis, Tenn.). Partners.