The term, Evangelical Lutheran Church, can refer to several Lutheran denominations and bodies around the world, although many of them were formed as a result of the missionary efforts of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America or its predecessors.
Although the ELCA was formed in 1988, it came about through a consolidation of the American Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Church in America, and the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches, and has its roots in the first Lutheran synod in Noth America.
There is also the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Besides the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, the other ELC bodies are differentiated by country or region, for the most part.
In South America, there is the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Argentina, Brazil, and Columbia, as well as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile, Ecuador, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Germany has several ELC bodies, including the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria, Brunswick, Northern Germany, Oldenburg, Thuringia, and Württemberg, as well as the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover, Mecklenburg, Saxony, and Schaumburge-Lippe, the Independent Evangelical Lutheran Church and the North Albian Evangelical Lutheran Church.
In Europe, there is the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ingia, Latvia, and Sweden, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in France, Lithuania, the Republic of Moldova, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and Russia and Other States, as well as the Evangelical Lutheran Church - Synod of France and Belgium, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Augsburg Confession, Kisač.
Elsewhere, there is the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, the Church of the Faroe Islands, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana, the Evangelical Lutheran Church Guyana, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong, Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania.
The focus of this category and its subcategories is on denominations and other church bodies identified as Evangelical Lutheran Churches, wherever they may be. Appropriate topics are any of these bodies, or others not mentioned here, as long as there is an English-language version of the site. Websites representing local congregations should be listed in the appropriate Local & Global category, however.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
The denomination was created in 1986 through the merger of the former Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada and the Lutheran Church in America - Canada Section. Its organizational structure is posted to the site, along with membership data, synods within the denomination, schools and seminaries, associations, and missions. An introduction to the denomination, its constitution and bylaws, and downloads are included.
http://www.elcic.ca/
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Guyana
Founded in 1743, the ELCG is a national fellowship of Christian congregations in the Lutheran tradition. Its history and founders are highlighted, and its pastors, directors, and deacons are introduced, along with its executive council, partnerships, and ministries. An archive of convention bulletins, its constitution and bylaws, and other publications are available for downloading, along with announcements and administrative contacts.
http://www.elcguyana.org/
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land
The ELCJH is a Lutheran denomination with congregations in Israel, Jordan, and Palestine. Founded by German and English missionaries in the 19th century, its history, organizational structure, leadership, and administrative contacts are published to the site. Member churches and ministries are posted on the site, and a calendar of events, schools, and partners are featured, along with media kits, photographs, video, and announcements.
http://www.elcjhl.org/
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania
The ELCT is a federation of Lutheran churches in Tanzania, and the largest Lutheran denomination in the world. The history and general information about the ELCT are noted, including its organizational structure, a calendar of events, dioceses, member churches, universities and schools, missions, projects, and programs. Its services are outlined, and various documents and reports are available for downloading.
http://www.elct.org/
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
The ELC of Finland is made up of nine dioceses, each headed by a bishop, except for the Archdiocese of Turku, which has two bishops. Its organizational structure, general synod, and central administration are set forth, along with the archbishop, dioceses, bishops, and member parishes. Its beliefs and practices, policies, finances, and ministries are highlighted. Current issues, announcements, and schedules are posted to the site.
https://evl.fi/
Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America
The ELDoNA is a confessional Lutheran fellowship in the United States, with pastors in Alaska, Arkansas, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin. Its history, a statement of faith, articles on justification, devotions, a sermon archive, and a blog are featured. Member parishes may be located, and administrative contacts are presented.
http://eldona.org/
The ELS is a conservative, confessional Lutheran body in fellowship with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and a member of the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference. A profile and history of the synod are put forth, along with its publications, a calendar of events, member churches, schools, and mission work. Other resources include a sermon archive, video, and access to various documents.
http://els.org/
Evangelical Lutheran Synod Historical Society
Created by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod in 1996, the ELS Historical Society acts to foster an interest in the historical and doctrinal heritage of Lutheranism, and in particular that of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod and its affiliates. Membership policies, an annual meeting schedule, calendar of events, and educational programs are posted, along with a newsletter, books, and museum hours.
http://www.els-history.org/
Fellowship of Evangelical Lutheran Churches
Established for the purpose of Christian missions, FELC is a fellowship of member churches, each of which has an equal voice in every matter of the fellowship. Headquartered in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, its board of trustees, its health and pension plan, charitable contributions, member churches, and a membership application are published, and its organizational documents may be downloaded from the site.
http://www.f-e-l-c.org/
