About Evangelical Lutheran Church
Evangelical Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church located at 35 EAST CHURCH STREET, Frederick, MD, 21701. You can reach Evangelical Lutheran Church at +13016636361.
Evangelical Lutheran Church (Frederick, Maryland)
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Frederick, Maryland is the oldest Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in Maryland (1752) and one of the oldest in the United States. While the congregation began to meet in 1733, the first minister of the church was Rev. Bernard Michael Houseal (1752-1759). The building of the church was slowed because of the outbreak of the French and Indian War but was completed before the war was over (1762).
Where is Evangelical Lutheran Church located?
Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at 35 EAST CHURCH STREET, Frederick, MD, 21701. The building sits at coordinates 39.41551, -77.40941, placing it in Frederick, MD 21701.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Evangelical Lutheran Church
The ZIP code 21701 area around Evangelical Lutheran Church is home to 40,787 residents with a median household income of $97,769 and a median age of 39.2 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lutheran services hold to the historic liturgy Luther preserved, with deep hymn tradition and clear preaching.
- About an hour long. Order includes confession, absolution, hymns, Scripture, sermon, creed, and the Eucharist.
- Communion practice varies by synod — some "close communion" to baptized Lutherans, others welcome all Christians.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about Evangelical Lutheran Church
- What denomination is Evangelical Lutheran Church?
- This church is part of the Lutheran tradition.
- Where is Evangelical Lutheran Church located?
- Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at 35 EAST CHURCH STREET, Frederick, MD, 21701.
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