The Lutheran

The magazine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

In various forms The Lutheran has been a beacon for American Lutherans since 1831. That year saw the launch of the Lutheran Observer, one of some 40 publications by Lutheran denominations that merged over the decades to eventually form the ELCA in 1987 and The Lutheran in 1988.

Each month, this print and online publication nurtures awareness of God's presence in our lives, connects ELCA members with each other and the global Christian community, and provides an open forum for lively discussion.

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