The Missouri Synod is actually a separate denomination from other Lutheran denominations, despite the use of the word "synod" in its name. The Missouri Synod is extremely conservative on doctrinal and social issues, e.g. they don't allow female clergy, believe that The Bible is literally true, oppose homosexuality, etc.
I think that there is an Evangelical Lutheran church and a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. ----- The three largest Lutheran denominations in America are the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS), and the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). There are over 100 Lutheran denominations worldwide.
Missouri Synod Lutheran Church.
In the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) woman are able to be ordained pastors. However in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) and the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) woman are not allowed to be ordained pastors.
Synod of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church in America was created in 1853.
Norwegian Synod of the American Evangelical Lutheran Church was created in 1918.
Excluding nonmembers from communion is not a policy of the Lutheran church as a whole. Rather, it may be the policy of a specific church or of a particular denomination. Unlike Catholicism, the Lutheran church does not have one central body. Instead, it is composed of a number of different divisions. In the US, there are three primary groups: the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) Lutheran Church-- Missouri Synod (LCMS or just Missouri Synod), and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS or Wisconsin Synod). Each group has its own policy on communion. Missouri and Wisconsin Synods both practice closed communion; only members can take communion. The ELCA, however, practices open communion, where anyone can. Of course, individual churches may choose to follow a different procedure from that of the denomination to which they belong, so it is possible for an ELCA church to have closed communion.
Henry melchior Muhlenburg
Just go to any Lutheran Church in your area. I would suggest the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod (LCMS). Talk to the pastor and he might help you get enrolled in a new members course to learn about church teachings. I'm sure they'd be happy to have you join!
Jeffrey S. Nelson has written: 'The theology of inexpedience' -- subject(s): Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches (U.S.), Church history, Dissenters, Religious, First Lutheran Church (Omaha, Neb.), Government, History, Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, Pacific Hills Lutheran Church (Omaha, Neb.), Religious Dissenters
See http://www.lcms.org/pages/internal.asp?NavID=2241 HOLA, BUENOS DIAS MI PREGUNTA ES CUAL ES LA DIFERENCIA ENTRE LA IGLESIA PRESBITERIANS Y LA IGLESIA LUTERANA Y CUALES SON SON SIMILITUDES
Samuel T. Hallman has written: 'History of the Evangelical Lutheran synod of South Carolina, 1824-1924' -- subject(s): Evangelical Lutheran synod of South Carolina, Lutheran Church, Church history
It depends on the church. Some you can; others (like Missouri or Wisconsin Synod), you must be a member.