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Evangelical Lutheran Church of England

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Evangelical Lutheran Church of England
ClassificationProtestant
OrientationLutheran
PolitySynodical
AssociationsEuropean Lutheran Conference
International Lutheran Council
RegionGreat Britain
Origin1896 (Oldest congregation)
1954 (Officially founded)
Congregations20
Official websitehttps://lutheranchurch.org.uk

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England (ELCE) is a confessional Lutheran synod in the United Kingdom. It has congregations in England, Wales and Scotland.

The ELCE's oldest congregations date back to 1896, and the ELCE itself was founded in 1954. It currently has 20 congregations and missions,[1] and a seminary, Westfield House, in Cambridge. Together, there are about 900 baptized members.[2]

The ELCE is a member of the European Lutheran Conference and of the International Lutheran Council.

Congregations

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Greater London

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East of England

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South East England

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South West England

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West Midlands

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North East England

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Scotland

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Wales

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Lutheran Radio UK

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The ELCE started broadcasting an internet-only radio station, Lutheran Radio UK, on March 4, 2012. The station features daily services, discussions, and music.[21]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Directory of ELCE congregations and missions
  2. ^ The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England (ELCE) International Lutheran Council
  3. ^ Holy Trinity Lutheran Church; Tottenham, London
  4. ^ Luther-Tyndale Memorial Church; Kentish Town
  5. ^ St Andrew's Lutheran Church; Ruislip
  6. ^ Christ Lutheran Church, Petts Wood
  7. ^ St Paul's Lutheran Church; Borehamwood
  8. ^ "Ascension; Brandon". Archived from the original on 2011-08-10. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
  9. ^ "Resurrection Lutheran Church; Cambridge". Archived from the original on 2012-04-21. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
  10. ^ "Redeemer Lutheran Church; Harlow". Archived from the original on 2012-04-21. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
  11. ^ "Ipswich Lutheran Mission". Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
  12. ^ Our Saviour Lutheran Church; Fareham[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ Oxford Lutheran Mission
  14. ^ Rainham Lutheran Mission
  15. ^ St Peter's Lutheran Church; Plymouth
  16. ^ Cheltenham Lutheran Mission
  17. ^ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; Coventry
  18. ^ St Timothy's Lutheran Church, Sunderland
  19. ^ St Columba Lutheran Church; East Kilbride
  20. ^ St David Lutheran Church; Cardiff
  21. ^ "About LRUK | Lutheran Radio UK".
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