The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England (ELCE) is a confessional Lutheran synod in the United Kingdom. It has congregations in England, Wales and Scotland.
| Evangelical Lutheran Church of England | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Lutheran |
| Polity | Synodical |
| Associations | European Lutheran Conference International Lutheran Council |
| Region | Great Britain |
| Origin | 1896 (Oldest congregation) 1954 (Officially founded) |
| Congregations | 20 |
| Official website | https://lutheranchurch.org.uk |
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 edit
Greater London edit
- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church; Tottenham, London.[3]
- Luther-Tyndale Memorial Church; Kentish Town.[4]
- St Andrew's Lutheran Church; Ruislip.[5]
- Christ Lutheran Church, Petts Wood.[6]
- St Paul's Lutheran Church; Borehamwood.[7]
East of England edit
- Ascension; Brandon.[8]
- Resurrection Lutheran Church; Cambridge.[9]
- Redeemer Lutheran Church; Harlow.[10]
- Ipswich Lutheran Mission.[11]
South East England edit
- Our Saviour Lutheran Church; Fareham.[12]
- Brighton Lutheran Mission.[13]
- Oxford Lutheran Mission.[14]
- Rainham Lutheran Mission.[15]
South West England edit
- St Peter's Lutheran Church; Plymouth.[16]
- Bristol Lutheran Mission.[17]
- Cheltenham Lutheran Mission.[18]
West Midlands edit
North East England edit
- St Timothy's Lutheran Church, Sunderland.[20]
Scotland edit
- St Columba Lutheran Church; East Kilbride.[21]
Wales edit
Lutheran Radio UK edit
The ELCE started broadcasting an internet-only radio station, Lutheran Radio UK, on March 4, 2012. The station features daily services, discussions, and music.[23]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Directory of ELCE congregations and missions
- ^ The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England (ELCE) International Lutheran Council
- ^ Holy Trinity Lutheran Church; Tottenham, London
- ^ Luther-Tyndale Memorial Church; Kentish Town
- ^ St Andrew's Lutheran Church; Ruislip
- ^ Christ Lutheran Church, Petts Wood
- ^ St Paul's Lutheran Church; Borehamwood
- ^ "Ascension; Brandon". Archived from the original on 2011-08-10. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
- ^ "Resurrection Lutheran Church; Cambridge". Archived from the original on 2012-04-21. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
- ^ "Redeemer Lutheran Church; Harlow". Archived from the original on 2012-04-21. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
- ^ "Ipswich Lutheran Mission". Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
- ^ Our Saviour Lutheran Church; Fareham[permanent dead link]
- ^ Brighton Lutheran Mission
- ^ Oxford Lutheran Mission
- ^ Rainham Lutheran Mission
- ^ St Peter's Lutheran Church; Plymouth
- ^ Bristol Lutheran Mission
- ^ Cheltenham Lutheran Mission
- ^ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; Coventry
- ^ St Timothy's Lutheran Church, Sunderland
- ^ St Columba Lutheran Church; East Kilbride
- ^ St David Lutheran Church; Cardiff
- ^ "About LRUK | Lutheran Radio UK".