Evangelical Lutheran Church of England
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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
Greater London
- 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
South East England
South West England
- St Peter's Lutheran Church; Plymouth.[15]
- Cheltenham Lutheran Mission.[16]
West Midlands
North East England
- St Timothy's Lutheran Mission, Sunderland.[18]
Scotland
- St Columba Lutheran Church; East Kilbride.[19]
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.[21]