Evangelical Lutheran Church of England | |
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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 |
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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.
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.
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]