The Origin of the Lutheran Church in America
Lutherans arrived in North America during the 1600’s among the Dutch and Swedes as a religious minority. German Lutherans were organized by Henry Muhlenburg in the mid 1700’s. Lutherans became prominent during the massive immigrations of the 1800’s. Lutherans formed associations called synods (walking together) based on shared language and/or common confessions. Newly formed synods funded schools, universities, seminaries, missions, and mercy-care.
Generally, synods were tied to one of two theological poles: either the historic Lutheran Confessions or interpreting the Confessions by the norm of culture. The “German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States” was formed in 1847.
Today the major Lutheran synods in the USA are the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA - 3.6 million), the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS - 2.1 million), and the Wisconsin Synod
(WELS, 360,000).
Lutherans arrived in North America during the 1600’s among the Dutch and Swedes as a religious minority. German Lutherans were organized by Henry Muhlenburg in the mid 1700’s. Lutherans became prominent during the massive immigrations of the 1800’s. Lutherans formed associations called synods (walking together) based on shared language and/or common confessions. Newly formed synods funded schools, universities, seminaries, missions, and mercy-care.
Generally, synods were tied to one of two theological poles: either the historic Lutheran Confessions or interpreting the Confessions by the norm of culture. The “German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States” was formed in 1847.
Today the major Lutheran synods in the USA are the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA - 3.6 million), the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS - 2.1 million), and the Wisconsin Synod
(WELS, 360,000).
A History of St. Paul Lutheran Church
Saint Paul German Evangelical Lutheran Congregation organized in Pleasant Ridge, Ohio on July 16, 1865 and reorganized on February 16, 1868 as the German Evangelical Saint Paul Church. The congregation’s first building project began March 15, 1868. That year, women of the congregation organized the Ladies’ Aid. In 1889, the church changed its name to The Evangelical Lutheran Saint Paul Church and adopted a Lutheran constitution. The congregation joined the Missouri Synod in 1895. English services were began in 1903. On August 26, 1906, the church school opened with 68 students. Since 1912, St Paul has engaged in multiple church planting projects in the Cincinnati area. In February of 1951 the former church building was replaced with multiple additions since.
Over the years the congregation has been involved in radio ministry, establishing the St Paul Lutheran Village retirement home, local and foreign missions, and mercy-care initiatives.
By the grace of God, St. Paul Lutheran Church has been sharing the Word and faithfully serving the community for 150 years. We prayerfully await what blessings and opportunities the Lord will provide in years to come.
Saint Paul German Evangelical Lutheran Congregation organized in Pleasant Ridge, Ohio on July 16, 1865 and reorganized on February 16, 1868 as the German Evangelical Saint Paul Church. The congregation’s first building project began March 15, 1868. That year, women of the congregation organized the Ladies’ Aid. In 1889, the church changed its name to The Evangelical Lutheran Saint Paul Church and adopted a Lutheran constitution. The congregation joined the Missouri Synod in 1895. English services were began in 1903. On August 26, 1906, the church school opened with 68 students. Since 1912, St Paul has engaged in multiple church planting projects in the Cincinnati area. In February of 1951 the former church building was replaced with multiple additions since.
Over the years the congregation has been involved in radio ministry, establishing the St Paul Lutheran Village retirement home, local and foreign missions, and mercy-care initiatives.
By the grace of God, St. Paul Lutheran Church has been sharing the Word and faithfully serving the community for 150 years. We prayerfully await what blessings and opportunities the Lord will provide in years to come.
Posted in About
Recent
Archive
Categories
Tags
no tags