ELCA
Religion abbreviation · Religious Term
| Stands for | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |
|---|---|
| Categories | Religion |
ELCA stands for Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, a religious term abbreviation.
Largest Lutheran denomination in the United States, formed in 1988 by merging three Lutheran churches and headquartered in Chicago. It ordains women, allows partnered LGBTQ clergy and is in full communion with the Episcopal Church and several other denominations.
Example: The ELCA congregation hosts a weekly free community meal.
Usage notes
In 2013 Elizabeth Eaton became the first woman elected presiding bishop. "Evangelical" in its name reflects the Lutheran use of the word meaning "of the gospel", not American evangelicalism. The ELCA is a member of the Lutheran World Federation.
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