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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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
But this December session was specially organized for an Indonesian delegation attending a certificate program for inter-religious peace-building at American Islamic College, with housing and assistance from the Lutheran School of Theology.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Girls water polo roundup: Kara Carver and Presley Jones combine for eight goals to lead the Breakers into the quarterfinals; Mater Dei, Orange Lutheran and Newport Harbor win in the Open Division.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Feb. 2025
Mary Jane Draeger, 78, of Hutchinson, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Funeral service was at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Fernando with interment in the church cemetery.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
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The minister also spoke about tech billionaire Elon Musk vowing that his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will cut off aid to Lutheran organizations.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
But this December session was specially organized for an Indonesian delegation attending a certificate program for inter-religious peace-building at American Islamic College, with housing and assistance from the Lutheran School of Theology.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Girls water polo roundup: Kara Carver and Presley Jones combine for eight goals to lead the Breakers into the quarterfinals; Mater Dei, Orange Lutheran and Newport Harbor win in the Open Division.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Feb. 2025
Mary Jane Draeger, 78, of Hutchinson, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Funeral service was at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Fernando with interment in the church cemetery.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Lutheran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lutheran. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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