Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS), often referred to simply as the Missouri Synod, is a traditional, confessional Lutheran denomination in the United States. With 2.1 million members, it is both the eighth-largest Protestant denomination and the second-largest Lutheran body in the U.S., the largest being Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The LCMS was organized in 1847 at a meeting in Chicago, Illinois, as the German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States, a name which reflected the geographic locations of the founding congregations. The LCMS is headquartered in Kirkwood, Missouri.
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Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS), often referred to simply as the Missouri Synod, is a traditional, confessional Lutheran denomination in the United States. With 2.1 million members, it is both the eighth-largest Protestant denomination and the second-largest Lutheran body in the U.S., the largest being Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The LCMS was organized in 1847 at a meeting in Chicago, Illinois, as the German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States, a name which reflected the geographic locations of the founding congregations. The LCMS is headquartered in Kirkwood, Missouri.
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absorbed
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United States, especially in the Upper Midwest.
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Former member of Synodical Conference and Lutheran Council—USA.
In altar and pulpit fellowship with the American Association of Lutheran Churches;
Member of the International Lutheran Council;
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Logo used by the LCMS since 2012
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1847-04-26
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President Matthew C. Harrison
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The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
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national synod, 35 middle level districts, and local congregations
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A Igreja Luterana - Sínodo de ...... Evangélica Luterana do Brasil.
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Die Lutheran Church – Missouri ...... ist in 35 Bezirke aufgeteilt.
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Iglesia Luterana Sínodo de Mis ...... riega para «caminando juntos».
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Jest ósmą, co do wielkości, de ...... st pastor Matthew C. Harrison.
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L'Église luthérienne - Synode ...... ncile luthérien international.
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The Lutheran Church–Missouri S ...... artered in Kirkwood, Missouri.
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Лютеранская церковь — Миссурий ...... ия. Возглавляется президентом.
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Iglesia luterana Sínodo de Misuri
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Igreja Luterana - Sínodo de Missouri
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Kościół Luterański Synodu Missouri
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Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod
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Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
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Église luthérienne - Synode du Missouri
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Лютеранская церковь — Миссурийский синод
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