The Missouri Synod is actually a separate denomination from other Lutheran denominations, despite the use of the word "synod" in its name. The Missouri Synod is extremely conservative on doctrinal and social issues, e.g. they don't allow female clergy, believe that The Bible is literally true, oppose homosexuality, etc.
I think that there is an Evangelical Lutheran church and a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. ----- The three largest Lutheran denominations in America are the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS), and the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). There are over 100 Lutheran denominations worldwide.
Missouri Synod Lutheran Church.
In the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) woman are able to be ordained pastors. However in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) and the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) woman are not allowed to be ordained pastors.
Norwegian Synod of the American Evangelical Lutheran Church was created in 1918.
Synod of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church in America was created in 1853.
Excluding nonmembers from communion is not a policy of the Lutheran church as a whole. Rather, it may be the policy of a specific church or of a particular denomination. Unlike Catholicism, the Lutheran church does not have one central body. Instead, it is composed of a number of different divisions. In the US, there are three primary groups: the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) Lutheran Church-- Missouri Synod (LCMS or just Missouri Synod), and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS or Wisconsin Synod). Each group has its own policy on communion. Missouri and Wisconsin Synods both practice closed communion; only members can take communion. The ELCA, however, practices open communion, where anyone can. Of course, individual churches may choose to follow a different procedure from that of the denomination to which they belong, so it is possible for an ELCA church to have closed communion.
Henry melchior Muhlenburg
Just go to any Lutheran Church in your area. I would suggest the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod (LCMS). Talk to the pastor and he might help you get enrolled in a new members course to learn about church teachings. I'm sure they'd be happy to have you join!
There are three main types of Lutheran churches: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). They differ in their beliefs and practices, such as views on the Bible, sacraments, and social issues. ELCA is more liberal, LCMS is more conservative, and WELS is more traditional in their interpretations of Lutheran teachings.
There are three main types of Lutherans: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). They differ in their beliefs and practices, with ELCA being more liberal, LCMS being more conservative, and WELS being more traditional in their interpretation of Lutheran teachings.
Jeffrey S. Nelson has written: 'The theology of inexpedience' -- subject(s): Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches (U.S.), Church history, Dissenters, Religious, First Lutheran Church (Omaha, Neb.), Government, History, Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, Pacific Hills Lutheran Church (Omaha, Neb.), Religious Dissenters
Samuel T. Hallman has written: 'History of the Evangelical Lutheran synod of South Carolina, 1824-1924' -- subject(s): Evangelical Lutheran synod of South Carolina, Lutheran Church, Church history