St Timothy's Lutheran Church Sunderland

We are 'evangelical' because we believe, teach and preach the 'Good News' of salvation through faith alone in Jesus Christ. We are called 'Lutheran' in memory of Dr. Martin Luther, reformer, who lived in Germany from 1483-1546. Though there are now ELCE congregations in England, Scotland and Wales - our official name includes 'Church of England' because it is in London that our Synod had its first

beginnings in 1896. As a Church Body, the ELCE is not an ecclesiastical government exercising legislative or coercive powers. The ELCE carries out powers and responsibilities determined by its member congregations, as set by their delegates at annual synodical conventions. Proclamation of the Gospel and the strengthening and establishing
of congregations by the preaching of the Gospel.

2. The use together of whatever means that may be serviceable to the
Gospel.

3. The training of ministers and teachers for the service of the church.

4. The preservation and promotion of the unity of the true faith and
a united defence against error, schism and sectarianism.

5. The protection of congregations, Pastors and teachers in the performance
of their work and in the maintenance of their rights.

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