1
: of or relating to religious doctrines (such as justification by faith alone) developed by Martin Luther or his followers
2
: of or relating to the Protestant churches adhering to Lutheran doctrines, liturgy, and polity
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., will hold Vacation Bible School from 5:30-8 p.m. June 23-26 for children ages 4 and older.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2025
Gardner-South Wilmington 15, Illinois Lutheran 5 (6 innings) Geneva 4, St. Charles East 3
Geneva (22-9, 12-6 DuKane): Noah Hallahan double, 2 RBIs.
—Josh Krockey, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
The men were in their early 20s; this was before they were ordained by their respective religious bodies: Snider at Luther Seminary in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and Prevost within the Augustinian order of the Roman Catholic Church.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
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Noun
Softball Sherman Oaks Notre Dame has become the surprise team in high school softball, eliminating last season’s Division 1 runner-up Orange Lutheran in a 9-7 stunner, then beating El Segundo 12-10.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., will hold Vacation Bible School from 5:30-8 p.m. June 23-26 for children ages 4 and older.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2025
Gardner-South Wilmington 15, Illinois Lutheran 5 (6 innings) Geneva 4, St. Charles East 3
Geneva (22-9, 12-6 DuKane): Noah Hallahan double, 2 RBIs.
—Josh Krockey, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
The men were in their early 20s; this was before they were ordained by their respective religious bodies: Snider at Luther Seminary in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and Prevost within the Augustinian order of the Roman Catholic Church.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
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“Lutheran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lutheran. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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