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, 24 Feb. 2025
Chesterton Kittredge & Zehner: 209 S. Calumet Road — Bethlehem Lutheran Church will have a special drive-thru collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 22 as part of its shoe drive.
—Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Francisco Aguirre, who formerly sought sanctuary at Augustana Lutheran Church and now leads Spanish services there
The many conversations he’s had since Trump returned to power are on his mind.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
This free event is sponsored by San Dieguito United Methodist Church and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Encinitas.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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Softball The attention that comes with being one of the top high school recruits in the nation at their position can be a distraction for many players but not so for Orange Lutheran senior center fielder Kai Minor.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Chesterton Kittredge & Zehner: 209 S. Calumet Road — Bethlehem Lutheran Church will have a special drive-thru collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 22 as part of its shoe drive.
—Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Francisco Aguirre, who formerly sought sanctuary at Augustana Lutheran Church and now leads Spanish services there
The many conversations he’s had since Trump returned to power are on his mind.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
This free event is sponsored by San Dieguito United Methodist Church and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Encinitas.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Lutheran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lutheran. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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