1. Lutheranism - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia The Evangelicallutheran church is or was the state church of several . The Evangelical lutheran Church in America has been actively involved in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutheranism

Lutheranism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Part of the series on Lutheranism Luther's Seal History Christianity Protestant Reformation Lutheran Orthodoxy Pietism ... Neo-Lutheranism People Martin Luther Johann Sebastian Bach Dietrich Bonhoeffer Albert Schweitzer ... Formula of Concord Theology and Sacraments Evangelical Catholic Law and Gospel Sola scriptura Sola gratia ... Sacramental union Liturgy and Worship Agenda Divine Service Lutheran Liturgical Calendar Denominations Lutheran World Federation International Lutheran Council Confessional Evangelical Conference Laestadianism ... edit Lutheranism is a major branch of Western Christianity that identifies with the teachings of the sixteenth-century German reformer Martin Luther . Luther's efforts to reform the theology and practice of the Roman Catholic Church launched the Protestant Reformation and, though it was not his original intention, left Western Christianity divided. It is thus considered the oldest major branch of Protestantism (though some debate exists as to whether the Anglican Church was formalized before Luther's teachings culminated in a formal church). Lutheranism is the fifth-largest Christian branch in the United States, after

2. Home - Evangelical Lutheran Church In America Welcome to www.elca.org the Web site of the Evangelical lutheran Church in America (ELCA) http://www.elca.org/

Give a Gift Find a Congregation Contact Us Site Help ... Growing In Faith Search ELCA.org Welcome to the ELCA History Leadership Our Three Expressions ... Discipleship The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America welcomes you to engage with us on life’s journey. So go ahead and ask questions. Strengthen your faith. Help your community. Vocation is Why Lutherans Learn "While many understand vocation as a job or career … Lutherans understand vocation as a calling from God that encompasses all of life for all the faithful." – Our Calling in Education (ELCA social statement adopted in 2007) The ELCA supports eight seminaries, two seminary extension center, a deaconess community, 28 colleges and universities, 14 high schools, 296 elementary schools, 1,573 early childhood program, and 145 camps and retreat centers. Learn more What Do Lutherans Believe? The world can be a chaotic place – and nurturing and developing faith is a way for us to feel and stay connected – with ourselves, our loved ones, our communities and with God. Find out how our Lutheran system of beliefs fits in the context of the Christian faith tradition. Read more in What Lutherans Believe Minnesota Lutherans Run to End World Hunger Raising awareness and funds for the ELCA World Hunger Appeal can be a fun and healthy experience. Fifteen members from

3. The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod - These are just a few of the many people touched by LCMS World Relief and Human Care. See their faces and read their stories. Read the lutheran Witness http://www.lcms.org/

var level = "./"; Skip Navigation LCMS Home LCMS Ministries News ... Reporter Text Size S M L Betrayal of Love Thursday, May 29, 2008 Love never ends. (1 Corinthians 13:8 RSV) Read Daily Devotion Who Is Jesus? Learn about who Jesus is, His great love for us, and the confident hope that He gives. Program focuses on Hispanic immigrants Graduates of the new Lutheran Hispanic Missionary Institute in El Paso, Texas, will reach out to Hispanic immigrants. Read More... Tax code prohibits church campaigning Churches that want to "educate voters" must comply with IRS tax-code requirements concerning political campaign activities or risk losing their tax-exempt status. Read More... LWR seeks volunteers for India project Lutheran World Relief is seeking members of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and others to travel to India this fall to build low-cost homes and tour LWR projects. Read More... LCMS plans response to devastating quake LCMS has numerous contacts in areas of Southwest China affected by Monday afternoon’s 7.9-magnitude earthquake. LCMS World Relief and Human Care is communicating with them about an appropriate response. Read more and/or donate to the relief effort Tornadoes hit Central and Southern states LCMS school, member homes damaged in “Mother’s Day” tornadoes. LCMS World Relief and Human Care responds with emergency grants.

4. Lutheran Central - Connecting Lutherans Directory of all lutheran websites and churches worldwide, including lutheran congregations, lutheran Schools, lutheran universities, lutheran social http://www.lutherancentral.com/

Lutheran Central SM "Connecting Lutherans" For All Lutherans For Pastors And Leaders Thought for your day: " How soon not now becomes Never " Martin Luther You can now SEARCH Lutheran Central's Amazing Directory of Lutheran Links For All Lutherans Worldwide Lutheran Churches/Ministries U.S./Canada Lutheran Church Bodies US/Canada Congregation Locators U.S.Lutheran Schools Pre K- 8 ... Top For Lutheran Pastors and Church Leaders Helpful Statistics Evangelism Resources Liturgical Calendar Sermon and Devotion Resources ... Top Helpful Secular Sites News Weather Search Engines Airlines/ Travel ... Internet Tools Welcome Your opinion aboutcontent, layout, navigation or links that need updating willbe greatly appreciated. Email Your OPINION Abbreviations Used Suggest New Links Our Purpose ... Contact Us All The Web www.LutheranCentral.com

5. The Lutheran - Home General interest publication of the ELCA. News articles and features, youth sections, letters, bulletin blurbs, subscription and address change information, http://www.thelutheran.org/

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6. Lutherans Concerned/North America lutherans Concerned (LC/NA) A Christian Ministry affirming God s love for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. http://www.lcna.org/

Site design and maintenance by Quadrat Home Lutherans Concerned / North America works for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Lutherans in all aspects of the life of their Church and congregations. We provide a place of comfort and safety. We reach out and teach that Christ's message, the Gospel, is for everyone equally. We call for the blessing of committed and covenanted same-gender relationships, and for the ordination of those called to minister. Come join us Goodsoil drafts memorials for 2008 synod assemblies [Feb 15, 2008] [May 7, 2008] LC/NA celebrates passage of welcoming motions by the British Columbia Synod [May 6, 2008] Election of Board of Directors, appointment of Regional Coordinators and call for Resolutions at Hearts on Fire [May 2, 2008] Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Newmarket, Ontario, calls Lionel Ketola to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament [Apr 25, 2008] In memoriam of Krister Stendahl [Apr 17, 2008] Tom VandenBosch appointed Development Director for LC/NA [Apr 16, 2008] LC/NA launches an LGBT Ministerium at Hearts on Fire [Apr 14, 2008]

7. If Luther Were Alive Today ... He'd Be On The Web If Luther were alive today he d be on the web. http://lutheran.org/

If Luther were alive today ... he'd be on the Web Martin Luther's impact as one of the greatest religious reformers was due in part to his use of emerging technology. It wasn't quite Cyberspace. In the 15th and 16th centuries it was movable type, and through it he gave common people easy access to his translations of the Gospels, his writings and sermons. The rest, as they say, is history. In the spirit of Martin Luther, this page is provided to allow easy access to some Lutheran organizations on the Web. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America The Lutheran Church Misouri Synod Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod This page was made possible through the support of Comments regarding this page should be sent to the webmasters of the linking church body pages.

8. The Lutheran World Federation Communion whose headquarters are located in Geneva, representing the majority of lutheran Christians. http://www.lutheranworld.org/

The Lutheran World Federation Welcome to the LWF Homepage Essentials LWF Home Contact Us Assembly 2003 How to Help ... Links Consecration Will Strengthen Ecumenical Relations Please click here for complete story More... FEATURE: "I Won’t Be Climbing the Hills Again for Water" Lutheran World Information LWI More... LWF News LWF General Secretary Appeals for Dialogue for Just Peace in Holy Land More... LWF Ready to Assist the People of Myanmar in Cyclone Aftermath Appeal to Authorities to Allow Entry of International Humanitarian Assistance More... Call for Unity as Bolivian Region Votes in Autonomy Referendum LWF General Secretary Urges Parties to Seek Genuine Dialogue for Peace and Reconciliation More... Get involved Make a difference Donate online Annual Report 2006 The new, updated version of the LWF Annual Report 2006 is available as a PDF (3.8 MB). Church Leadership Consultation 2007 Lund, Sweden Click here for the highlights "Thinking it over..." an occasional pamphlet series of theological reflections on timely challenges facing churches of the Lutheran communion. The title of the latest issue is: The High Cost of Food: Familiar Refrains in a New Crisis Please click here to download this and all previous issues.

9. Lutheran World Relief - Disaster Response, Fair Trade, And Advocacy lutheran World Relief works with partners in 35 countries to help people grow food, improve health, strengthen communities, end conflict, build livelihoods http://www.lwr.org/

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11. CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Lutherans And Lutheranism The religious belief held by the oldest and in Europe the most numerous of the Protestant sects, founded by the Wittenberg reformer, Martin Luther. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09458a.htm

Home Encyclopedia Summa Fathers ... L > Lutheranism Lutheranism The religious belief held by the oldest and in Europe the most numerous of the Protestant sects , founded by the Wittenberg reformer Martin Luther . The term Lutheran was first used by his opponents during the Leipzig Disputation in 1519, and afterwards became universally prevalent. Luther preferred the designation "Evangelical", and today the usual title of the sect is "Evangelical Lutheran Church ". In Germany , where the Lutherans and the Reformed have united (since 1817), the name Lutheran has been abandoned , and the state Church is styled the Evangelical or the Evangelical United Distinctive teachings In doctrine official Lutheranism is part of what is called orthodox Protestantism , since it agrees with the Catholic and the Greek Churches in accepting the authority of the Scriptures and of the three most ancient creeds (the Apostles' Creed , the Nicene Creed , and the Athanasian Creed Besides these of belief Lutheranism acknowledges six specific confessions which distinguish it from other churches the unaltered Augsburg Confession the Apology of the Augsburg Confession Luther's Large Catechism Luther's Catechism for Children (1529)

12. PLU - Pacific Lutheran University, Academically Rigorous Liberal Arts Combined W Pacific lutheran University offers more than 3600 students a unique blend of academically rigorous liberal arts and professional programs. http://www.plu.edu/

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13. Hymn Site Of Lutheran Hymnal Com Christian Hymns, lutheran Midi, Online Hymnals, we have it all.lutheranHymnal.com is the complete source for lutheran Hymnody, we have an online version of http://www.lutheran-hymnal.com/

Lutheran Hymnals Christian Hymns Sheet Music for Churches Here are some favorite destinations - Christmas Hymns and Carols (with lyrics) Celtic Folk Music Guestbook Search Engine ... Musical Scores and Sheet Music My publisher - On Jordans Banks Music Publishing What else? This site holds 6 complete Lutheran Hymnals, "The Lutheran Hymnal" in midi, "Lutheran Worship" in midi, "Hymnal Supplement 98", "Lutheran Book of Worship" and "With One Voice". We have original hymn arrangements for organ, and for brass quintet - presented in midi. We also have our contemporary hymn section, where original arrangements traditional hymns are done in folk, country western and rock styles. Our reference section contains several special indexes, a scripture index to hymns, a topical index to hymns, and various cross reference devices to enable moving between different hymnals, including tune indexes. We have sheet music available and there are Christian mp3 from our CD's. We also have a selection of Bible studies, organized around the 3 year Revised Common Lectionary, and some theological papers for your consideration.

14. Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) - Includes many resources for Christians and others wanting information. http://www.wels.net/

Locator webmail Print Links ... Search this site Imprint Blog NPH Store WELS.net Univ for FAITH FYI COMMUNITY MINISTRY ... SHOP WELS Affiliates - - - - Make a Selection - - - - Area Lutheran H.S. Bethany Lutheran College Calvary Academy Camp Phillip Christian Life Resources Jesus Cares Ministries Kingdom Workers Luther Preparatory School Lutheran Pioneers Lutheran Girl Pioneers Martin Luther College Michigan Luth.Seminary Northwestern Publishing House The Lutheran Home Assoc. WELS Church Extension Fund, Inc. WELS Foundation, Inc. WELS Investment Funds, Inc. Wis.Lutheran College Wis. Lutheran Institutional Ministries Wis.Lutheran Seminary More... Quick Links - - - - Make a Selection - - - - All Links Synod Yearbook Call Report Nomination Alerts The Twelve Districts Twelve District Rpt - RTTD North American Outreach Mission Partners President's Newsletter Forward In Christ magazine WELS Connection video Fifth Pew From the Front Kids Connection Livingbold Parents Crosslink WELS Bulletin Board wels calendar Matthew 5:13 If the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? More devotions Latest news from WELS This issue: disaster relief in Asia; new

15. Homepage An acute care facility, and part of the Cleveland Clinic health system. Provides details of health services, care centers and a physician directory. http://www.lutheranhospital.org/

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16. Lutheran Services In America Describes lutheran social services available in the United States. A partnership of LCMS and ELCA. http://www.lutheranservices.org/

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17. The Book Of Concord -- What Is A Lutheran? While there are a variety of ways one could answer this question, one very important answer is simply this, A lutheran is a person who believes, http://www.bookofconcord.org/whatisalutheran.html

What is a Lutheran? Home Page While there are a variety of ways one could answer this question, one very important answer is simply this, "A Lutheran is a person who believes, teaches and confesses the truths of God's Word as they are summarized and confessed in the Book of Concord." The Book of Concord contains the Lutheran confessions of faith. Perhaps you have attended an ordination of a pastor and heard him promise that he will perform the duties of his office in accord with the Lutheran Confessions. When people are received into membership into a Lutheran congretation through confirmation they are asked if they confess the doctrine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, as they have learned to know it from the Small Catechism, to be faithful and true. These solemn promises indicate to us just how important the Lutheran Confessions are for our church. Let's take a look at the various items contained in the Book of Concord and then we will talk about why the Lutheran Confessions are so important for being a Lutheran.

18. Lutherans Online A Christianbased community, sponsored by Thrivent Financial for lutherans, where lutherans can share genealogy information, send ecards, find free Web http://www.lutheransonline.com/

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19. California Lutheran University - Welcome California lutheran University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. Located in beautiful Thousand Oak, CA. http://www.callutheran.edu/

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20. Thrivent Financial For Lutherans Thrivent Financial for lutherans is a leading fraternal benefit society of lutherans joined together for insurance, investment, educational and volunteer http://www.thrivent.com/

Contact Us Site Help Corporate News Become a Member ... Locate Your Financial Representative SPONSORED SITES: Thrivent Builds The Store Lutherans Online Lutheran Heritage ... Thrivent Financial Fitness Club Your Account Login Help User ID: Password: Register Now Forgot User ID Forgot Password For banking, brokerage, business or trust: Locate Your Financial Representative Last Name: If unsure of spelling, enter first few letters of last name. Other Search Options Chapter Locator Make a difference in your community. ZIP Code: Other Search Options Member Activity Highlights View impact of Thrivent Financial and its members! ZIP Code: Other Search Options What's New See what else is new Our mission is to create long-term partnerships with congregations to help grow their ministries and facilities with a focus on meeting their goals through traditional and creative financing programs Many experts estimate that people need 70-80% of their pre-retirement income when they stop working. Social Security or an employee pension will only account for a small percentage. An IRA offers a tax-advantaged way to save for the difference.

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