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| | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - definition of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in Encyclopedia |
 | | The Church maintains full communion relationships with the Lutheran World Federation (which includes many automomous national/regional Lutheran church bodies throughout the world), The Episcopal Church, the Moravian Church in America, the Presbyterian Church (USA), the Reformed Church in America, and the United Church of Christ. | | | The ELCA is also a member of the National Council of Churches and the World Council of Churches and is a special observer in Churches Uniting in Christ. | | | Between meetings of the Churchwide Assembly, the ELCA Church Council governs the Church. |
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http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/Evangelical_Lutheran_Church_in_America
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| | Evangelical Lutheran Church - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The Evangelical Lutheran Church or ELC was formed in 1917 as the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America or NLCA The NLCA was formed by merger of the Hauge Synod (est. | | | The ELC joined with other Lutheran churches in 1960 to form American Lutheran Church (1960-1987). | | | This coalescence of Lutheran churches continued into recent times, with the ELC joining others to form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America or ELCA in 1988. |
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| | Encyclopedia: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada |
| | The church derive their teachings from the Bible and confess the three ecumenical creeds of the Christian church. | | | The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada is in full communion with the Anglican Church of Canada. | | | The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada came into being in 1986 through the merger of two predecessor bodies the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (started in 1966 by Canadian congregations of the American Lutheran Church) and three synods of the Lutheran Church in America, called the Canada Section. |
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http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Evangelical-Lutheran-Church-in-Canada
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| | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia |
| | The member churches were the Lutheran Church in America, the American Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, and the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches. | | | The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America was formed in 1988 by the merger of two major Lutheran denominations, the American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church in America, along with the much smaller Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches. | | | Lutherans believe in the Doctrine of Justification of Faith alone. |
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http://www.britannica.com/ebi/article-9311193
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| | The Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| | Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) | | | The Church of Hope in Ramallah and the Church of the Good Shepherd in Amman are made up largely of the families of refugees who fled their homes at the time of the tragic wars that followed the formation of Israel. | | | The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Lutherans and Lutheranism |
| | In doctrine official Lutheranism is part of what is called orthodox Protestantism, since it agrees with the Catholic and the Greek Churches in accepting the authority of the Scriptures and of the three most ancient creeds (the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed). | | | Under his successor, Christian III (1533-59), the Catholic bishops were deprived of their sees, and the Lutheran Church of Denmark was organized with the king as supreme bishop. | | | The chief events in the Lutheran Churches in Germany during the nineteenth century were the Evangelical Union and the revival of orthodoxy. |
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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09458a.htm
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| | Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania -- Homepage |
| | The Lutheran Church of Northern Tanganyika in the north. | | | The Church is built on Jesus Christ as its foundation, is guided by the Word of God as found in the Old and New Testaments, and is strengthened by the Sacraments. | | | On June 19, 1963, the seven Churches, under the umbrella of a federation, merged to become a single Church, known as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania. |
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| | Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Peoria IL - Welcome to Immanuel Lutheran Church |
| | The new church building was dedicated to the glory of God on January 25, 1970. | | | If you're looking for a home church that is faithful to the Word and Sacrament ministry, but find yourself torn between the small church/big church debate, consider visiting the congregations of the Small Lutheran Church Summit. | | | While many churches are giving up the practice of Lutheran doctrine, Immanuel remains an authentic Lutheran congregation and remains committed to the pure Word, the holy sacraments, true worship, and service to the neighbor. |
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| | Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| | It is interesting to note that in the early history of the church women were not allowed to vote, but a woman might send her husband to vote, even though he was not a member of the church. | | | Solomon Sentman, in a synopsis of the history of the congregation, written in 1844, says, "This congregation was doubtless organized at a very early period in the history of the Lutheran church in America". | | | It is a generally accepted fact that Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Taneytown, is the oldest Lutheran congregation in Carroll County, although the actual date of its founding is difficult to establish. |
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| | Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada - ELCIC |
| | The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada is Canada's largest Lutheran denomination with 182,077 baptized members in 624 congregations. | | | It is a member of the Lutheran World Federation, the Canadian Council of Churches, and the World Council of Churches. | | | This ecumenical agency is supported by the ELCIC, Anglican Church of Canada, Presbyterian Church in Canada, United Church of Canada and the Scarboro Mission Society (Roman Catholic). |
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| | Find a Church on ForMinistry.com |
| | Southern Episcopal Church of the U.S.A. Southern Methodist Church | | | Church of the Living God, C.W.F.F. Church of the Living God, Pillar and Ground of the Truth (Philadelphia) | | | The Church of God Founded by Jesus Christ, Inc. |
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| | Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa |
| | The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (or ELCSA) is by far the largest of the Lutheran Churches in South Africa with 615 000 members. | | | It is the traditionally "black" church which resulted from missionary activity by Lutheran churches from America, Scandinavia and Germany. | | | After WWII in the wake of weakening influence of the Europeans and the awakening independence of the African churches, the Lutheran missionary societies merged their congregations into one Lutheran church. |
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| | Zion Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Detroit |
| | Zion Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Detroit, Michigan is a parish in the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church and a member of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church. | | | The mission of Zion Church is to bring the Gospel of our Lord in preaching and the Sacraments. | | | To accomplish this mission, Zion uses the sacramental and liturgical worship of the Lutheran Church. |
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http://www.ziondetroit.org
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| | Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada - ELCIC Directory |
| | Germany ~ Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD; The EKD is composed of the Evangelical Church of the Union and 24 regional churches) | | | Hong Kong ~ The Lutheran Church - Hong Kong Synod (ILC) | | | Canada and USA ~ Church of the Lutheran Brethren of America |
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| | Welcome to the CELC Website! |
| | The first congregation of the Czech Evangelical Lutheran Church, St. Paul's, was estabilished in 1991 in the city of Plzen. | | | The groundwork for the Czech Evangelical Lutheran Church was laid when Thoughts of Faith sent a missionary to the Czechoslovakia in 1990. | | | Holy Cross congregation was begun in 2000 at the suggestion of one of the members of St. Paul's congregation, Mrs. |
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http://www.celc.info/cgi-bin/home.cgi?czech01
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| | Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| | Telephone messages left at the church will be returned promptly. | | | Pastor Diane is usually in the church office from |
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| | Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mount Horeb - Home Page |
| | The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mount Horeb is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. | | | Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mount Horeb is located at: | | | Read Paul Baum's November 2005 letter to the congregation. |
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| | India Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| | In 1932 Mt. Zion Lutheran Church was dedicated in the Kodaikanal hill station. | | | The Malabar Mission Circle is an integral part of the India Evangelical Lutheran Church, and is supported in | | | Much Cause for Joy -- and Some for Learning: A Report on 75 Years of Mission in India, by Herbert M. Zorn (Missouri Evangelical Lutheran India Mission, Malappuram, Kerala, 1970) |
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http://www.gracelutheranchurch.ca/MMS_IELC.html
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| | Adherents.com |
| | Compared to mainstream churches, women play an important role in this church, and there is a pronounced devotion to Mary, the mother of Jesus. | | | The Liberal Catholic Church sprang from the Dutch Old Catholic Church. | | | The Dutch Church later began to be called "Old Catholic² when other European Catholic Churches joined with it as a result of the "new " dogma of Papal Infallibility declared in the First Vatican Council. |
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| | Emanuel Lutheran Church |
| | Emanuel is also a Reconciling in Christ congregation, a program of Lutherans Concerned/North America, that commits congregations to opening their doors to all people, regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation. | | | e welcome you to Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, a servant church in the city of New Brunswick, NJ. | | | The people of Emanuel are drawn together by the promise of the Christian faith to make all things new. |
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| | welsjuneau.net |
| | Our Church is a Christian, bible believing church. | | | We're a Christian Bible-believing church in Juneau, Alaska. | | | All events are held at the church (unless noted) |
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http://www.welsjuneau.net
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| | ELC -"The Welcome Places" since 1738 |
| | John Hardt, gifted the church [in 1896] with 200 acres of land in Garrett County, Maryland and the congregation has owned the property since the time of the bequest.... | | | We invite you to learn about our church family here at twinspires.org and we hope you will follow up your surfing with a visit at the Welcome Places. | | | Many of you are aware of the fact that our twin spires on Church Street are 150 years old this year. |
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| | Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| | Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. | | | Welcome to Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, a multicultural community of faith in a vibrant emerging Philadelphia neighborhood. | | | All site contents copyright © 1995-2002 Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church unless otherwise indicated herein. |
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http://www.emanuel-lutheran.org
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| | Welcome to the CELC Website! |
| | During this same year, the church was also received into fellowship with the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Church. | | | In 1995 the congregation was registered with the government under the name of the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Church. | | | This was the official beginning of the confessional Lutheran church in Russia. |
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| | Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| | About UsLearn more about what Zion Lutheran Church is. | | | HistoryLearn more about the history of Zion Lutheran Church. | | | Worship OpportunitiesLearn more about the worship opportunities Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church offers. |
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| | Sask Synod ELCIC |
| | This study on "A Lutheran Reading of Scripture for Faithful Conversation" was requested by the Saskatchewan Synod Council to assist our members to discuss with care the question of how our church will regard gay and lesbian persons in our church and in society. | | | The Regina Council of Churches will host Vision 100 on Saturday, September 24, 2005 at Western Christian College to celebrate the Christian Church’s presence in Saskatchewan over the past 100 years. | | | Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada - Saskatchewan Synod Office |
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| | Bethlehem Lutheran Church (AFLC)- Home |
| | Our mission is to call people to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ; and, to build disciples who love and follow the Lord wholeheartedly. | | | Just click on "Church Location" to find us. | | | DO You Want To Know More About Christ? |
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| | Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| | An elevator in the narthex provides access to all levels of the church. | | | Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1214 Crosby Street, Linglestown, PA 17112 | | | Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the ELCA. |
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| | Global Mission by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |
| | Global Mission by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | | | Join noted travel author and public television host Rick Steves in an exclusive, five-program journey through church history and global mission, "Faithful Travel" | | | Send an e-card to tell others more about Global Mission. |
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| | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Region 2 Archives |
| | Description: The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America was formally created in 1988 from the three church bodies known as the American Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Church in America, and the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches. | | | Several congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America are located in Los Angeles, and the Southern California (West) Synod of Region 2 of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is headquartered in the Los Angeles area. | | | The headquarters for the American Lutheran Church and for the Lutheran Church in America were located in Los Angeles, and one of the five synods that make up Region 2 of |
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| | Highwater Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| | Our congregation, at 192 baptized and confirmed members, is alive with the Spirit of God. | | | Highwater Evangelical Lutheran Church was organized in 1901. | | | The church is a parish with Old Westbrook Evangelical Lutheran Church, located approximately 4 1/2 miles west of Highwater, just south of Cottonwood Cty Rd 10. |
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| | Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| | We are a church for people like you who care about building relationships, raising strong families, and staying connected to the community. | | | At Peace Lutheran you'll find friendly people, an encouraging message, uplifting music, and great programs for everyone in the family. | | | Please browse through our web site and learn more about our family here at Peace Lutheran and how you can catch the excitement, witness the joy, and shape the vision. |
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| | Kaiserslautern Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| | The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Home Page | | | What a unique opportunity you have, experiencing your Lutheran heritage, |
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http://member.desurf.com/~bct06445/welcome.html
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| | Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| | "The mission of Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church is to proclaim the Good News of God shown in Jesus Christ to all people. | | | Grateful for God's love, we extend the hand of fellowship through Christ. | | | Page for browsers without frames-use back button to return to this page. |
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| | Lutherans Online |
| | Read the discussion from the book club's first selection, "Babette's Feast" by Issac Dinesen. | | | Several Lutherans Online community members have started a book club and are inviting you to join the discussion. | | | Click here to locate the Web site of a Lutheran church near you that has already taken advantage of this free offer. |
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| | Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Peoria |
| | Learn more about what we believe and teach about the Christian Faith at | | | For a map to Zion, click here or here. | | | Pastor Zip's Christian Web Links or Pastor Zip's Lutheran Web Links. |
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http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/przip/zionpeo.htm
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| | Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| | Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church began in Boise in 1906, when construction on the beautiful Augustana Chapel was begun. | | | In the 20th century, the new sanctuary was built to accommodate increased membership. |
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| | Japan Evangelical Lutheran Church Home Page |
| | Introduction to the Japanese Evangelical Lutheran Church and its relationship to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. | | | 122 member churches in 68 countries representing 56 million Lutherans; aiding in times of famine, disaster and medical needs. | | | Up to date news of the activities of JELC members. |
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| | Evangelical Lutheran Church of England, ELCE |
| | The ELCE is a confessional Lutheran Church and a member of the International Lutheran Council (ILC). | | | You are welcome to visit any of our parishes in the United Kingdom. | | | If you need further information, please contact our |
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| | If you would like further information about our church or have any questions, please call | | | Please call the office for a GIVINGPLUS form: Donations to our School up to $600 are matched up to $300 by Thrivent Financial. |
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http://www.martinlutheroshkosh.com
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| | Immanuel Lutheran Church - Manchester, MD |
| | Immanuel Lutheran Church - Manchester, MD It seems your browser is unable to display frames. | | | Please click here to get a non-frames version. |
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| | First Evangelical Lutheran Church - Waltham, MA |
| | © 2005 First Evangelical Lutheran Church - Waltham, MA | | | First Evangelical Lutheran Church - Waltham, MA Web Steward: Heidi J. Schmelzer | | | Send comments on this web site to: web@FirstLutheranWaltham.org |
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| | Welcome to WELS |
| | Learn more, share your story, download video and resources. | | | © Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, All Rights Reserved |
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