The North American Lutheran Church

The NALC is a fast-growing Christian church body in the Lutheran tradition, uniting more than 100,000 Lutherans in more than 300 congregations across North America.  The NALC embodies the theological center of Lutheranism in North America and stands firmly within the global Lutheran mainstream.  

The NALC is a church family committed to the authority of the Bible as the inspired Word of God.  In keeping with the Lutheran Confessions, we believe all doctrines should and must be judged by the teaching of Scripture.

The NALC has embraced four core values which shape our common life: Christ-Centered, Mission-Driven, Traditionally-Grounded, and Congregationally-Focused.  We are a church centered on the unique Gospel of Jesus Christ, animated by missions and evangelism, grounded in the 2,000 year tradition of Christian faith, and organized chiefly to serve our congregations.

The NALC is a renewed Lutheran community moving forward in faith, focused on living out Christ’s Great Commission to go and make disciples in North America and around the globe.  If you are a visitor, we invite you to learn more about our church family.

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Bishop Bradosky joins American religious leaders in defending marriage and religious freedom

“Marriage and Religious Freedom: Fundamental Goods That Stand or Fall Together — An Open Letter from Religious Leaders in the United States to All Americans”

Bishop John Bradosky of the North American Lutheran Church has joined other American Christian leaders and religious leaders from other faith communities in an open letter defending marriage and religious freedom.

“It is sad to admit that our culture has reached a point where such a statement is necessary, and yet it is for just such a time as this that the Lord has called the North American Lutheran Church into being, to be able to make such a stand and offer our support to this important cause,” Bishop Bradosky said. “For all those reasons I am honored to sign this document.”

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The Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | April 21- 26, 2012

International Mission and Theological Conference with great Lutheran Theologians and church leaders from Ethiopia, Tanzania, Sudan, Cameroon, USA, Canada, Sweden, Germany, Norway, Finland, England, Denmark and other nations around the world.

General information or registration.

NALC and Missouri Synod leaders meet

Discussion held on Dec. 15th and 16th between representatives of The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod (LCMS) and the North American Lutheran Church (NALC).

“Our time together affirms that there is much that unites us and very little that divides. It was our hope that we would find ways to work together to strengthen our witness to the world and care for the needs of people while clearly proclaiming the Gospel,” he said. “In fact, we have found  more ways than we can deal with in a single meeting. It is apparent that more meetings are both needed and desired by both groups to develop this relationship in ways that will create an enduring bond between us because of the faith we share in Christ Jesus.

“In the spirit of the hope and expectation of the Advent season our hearts are filled with encouragement and strength for all the future holds in this relationship between The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and the North American Lutheran Church. Thanks be to God!”

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“Gift of Hope” Project

Congregations and individuals supporting start-up congregations

As a denomination the NALC is continually exploring ways to support mission congregations and engage established congregations in being “Mission-Driven.”

One idea shared with us was to create a “Gift of Hope” list for items costing $20.00 or more. The list would be a way for congregations and individuals wishing to support start-up congregations see what is needed and supply either monetary or physical gifts. One pastor was looking for such a list so he could invite members to buy a “Gift of Hope” instead of more “stuff” for themselves this Christmas.

This is an ongoing project. We plan to share requests and reports on the NALC website so individuals and congregations will have practical ways to support our mission congregations and to see in a tangible way how new congregations are being supported by others.

Contact Rachel Sosebee (614-777-5709; rsosebee@thenalc.org) if you have any questions.

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2011 NALC Convocation

Convocation Connection Center

The following resources are available in the Convocation Connection Center

• Order Your 2011 NALC Convocation DVD Set
• Agendas
• In Preparation for the Convocation
• Elections
• Amendments to the Constitution
• Financial Documents
• Ecumenical Relationships

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2012 Convocations and Conference Dates

• Lutheran CORE Convocation August 14
• Theological Conference August 15 and 16
• NALC Convocation August 16 and 17

2012 Convocations and Conference Location

Host: Calvary Lutheran Church
Location: 7520 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427

Church Web:   http://www.calvary.org/
Convocation Web:   2012 Convocations and Conference

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Christ-Centered

We confess the apostolic faith in Jesus Christ according to the Holy Scriptures. We affirm the authority of the Scriptures as the authoritative source and norm, “according to which all doctrines should and must be judged” (Formula of Concord). We accept the ecumenical creeds and the Lutheran Confessions as true witnesses to the Word of God.

Mission-Driven

We believe that the mission of the Church is to preach the Gospel and to make disciples for Christ. We believe that making disciples — in our congregations, in our communities and nations, and around the world — must be a priority of the Church in the present age.

Traditionally-Grounded

We affirm the ecumenical creeds and the faithful witness of the Church across time and space. We endorse the form and practices of the universal Church that are consistent with Scripture, particularly the office of the ministry and the tradition of worship under Word and Sacrament. We seek dialogue and fellowship with other Lutheran churches and with faithful Christians of other confessions.

Congregationally-Focused

We strive to be a church body that is organized to facilitate the ministries of local congregations in a posture of servanthood and a spirit of partnership, through the provision of resources, connections and information.