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What does it mean to be Lutheran?

What is unique about the Lutheran approach to the gospel?

When the world sees the Christian church as only judging, and condemning, and excluding, we can show the way of God’s love and mercy that are meant for all people. Grace means that there is no one group of people who can claim supremacy over others, since we are all equally in need ofGod’s forgiveness, and all equally recipients of God’s free, generous outpouring of grace.

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What do Lutherans say about sexism?

What does it look like for a church to confront sexism? Can women be pastors? Is God a man?

How is the ELCA committed to welcoming and including everyone?

We are committed to doing the hard work of examining ourselves and engaging in honest dialogue...

What's important to know about the history of the ELCA?

The ELCA was formed in 1987 when three Lutheran churches merged to form one denomination.

What does the Lutheran tradition have in common with other Christians?

We read the Bible, gather in congregations for worship services and affirm core Christian beliefs.

What do Lutherans believe?

All people are imperfect and are saved by God's grace and God's grace alone, through Christ.

I'm thinking about going to church. What can I expect?

Worship styles and languages vary widely across the ELCA's nearly 9,000 congregations.

How Does the Church Support Refugees and Migrants?

In 2019 the ELCA Churchwide Assembly voted to declare the ELCA a sanctuary denomination.

How to Be a Good Neighbor in a Polarized Country

How can we move beyond the divisiveness and polarization rampant in our society?

Bible Verses About Refugees and Immigrants

Ten bible versus highlighting areas of accompaniment of the migrant community.

How to Feel Comfortable at Your New Church

Come as you are, to worship, learn, serve, and grow in faith with others.