Evangelical Lutheran Church of England


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
ClassificationProtestant
OrientationLutheran
PolitySynodical
AssociationsEuropean Lutheran Conference
International Lutheran Council
RegionGreat Britain
Origin1896 (Oldest congregation)
1954 (Officially founded)
Congregations20
Official websitehttps://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

Greater London

East of England

South East England

South West England

West Midlands

North East England

Scotland

Wales

Lutheran Radio UK

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

References

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