Lutheran (ELCA)

Lutheran (ELCA) churches describe themselves with words like traditional liturgy, friendly, and casual. There are 9,933 Lutheran (ELCA) churches nationwide.

Popular church music styles include traditional hymns, contemporary, and organ. Lutheran (ELCA) churches often offer community service, adult education, choir, children's ministry, and youth group programs.

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Denomination Profile

Where Lutheran (ELCA) churches tend to fall across worship, theology, and community life. Get personalized recommendations →

Based on 493 churches
Worship Music
Hymns & organ Contemporary & band-led
Hymns & organ Contemporary & band-led
Worship Atmosphere
Liturgical & structured Casual & relaxed
Liturgical & structured Casual & relaxed
Spiritual Expression
Contemplative & reserved Charismatic & Spirit-led
Contemplative & reserved Charismatic & Spirit-led
Theological Openness
Progressive & affirming Traditional & conservative
Progressive & affirming Traditional & conservative
Life Stage & Family
All ages & stages Young families & kids
All ages & stages Young families & kids
Community Reach
Congregation-centered & deepening Neighborhood-rooted & serving
Congregation-centered & deepening Neighborhood-rooted & serving
Church Size
Small & intimate Large & bustling
Small & intimate Large & bustling

Visiting Lutheran (ELCA) churches What to Expect

Washington, DC church responds to "What if I'm not a Christian?"

We welcome all people! Several of our members are married to non-Christians. They attend services as well from time to time. If a non-Christian attends any of our services, we don't know it unle... Read More
Georgetown Lutheran Church in Washington,DC
Georgetown Lutheran Church

North Charleston, SC church responds to "What if I'm not a Christian?"

All are welcome to hear the saving word of God, who is Jesus Christ.
Advent Lutheran Church in North Charleston,SC
Advent Lutheran Church

Hot Springs National Park, AR church responds to "What if I'm not a Christian?" Dec 2019

Please join us and see what God offers you in his welcoming way.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Hot Springs National Park,AR
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Baltimore, MD church responds to "What if I'm not a Christian?" Jul 2026

You are still welcome at Christ Church. Faith is a journey, and everyone begins that journey from a different place. Some people who visit Christ Church have been lifelong Christians, while others... Read More
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Christ Lutheran Church of Baltimore City, MD

Neptune, NJ church responds to "What if I'm not a Christian?" Jan 2025

As a progressive Christian commuity we acknowledge God at work in the world in a variety of ways and expressions. We maintain great ecumenical relationships with other churches, and share common ... Read More
Redeemer Lutheran Church in Neptune,NJ
Redeemer Lutheran Church

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