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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Christian_denomination
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gptkbp:advocacy
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Social justice issues
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:Lutheran_World_Federation
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gptkbp:annual_event
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Churchwide Assembly
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gptkbp:bishop
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gptkb:Elizabeth_Eaton
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gptkbp:charity_work
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gptkb:ELCA_World_Hunger
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gptkbp:clergy_training
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Seminaries and theological schools
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gptkbp:collaboration
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Missionary work abroad
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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Service learning opportunities
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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Congregational activities and events
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gptkbp:community_outreach
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Health and wellness initiatives
Arts and music programs
Support for global missions.
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gptkbp:community_programs
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Family and community events
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gptkbp:community_service
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Local outreach programs
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gptkbp:community_support
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Food pantries and shelters
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gptkbp:cultural_diversity
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Embraces multiculturalism
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gptkbp:ecumenical_relations
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gptkb:Interfaith_dialogue
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gptkbp:education
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Continuing education for clergy
Lutheran schools and colleges
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gptkbp:educational_resources
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Bible studies and curriculum
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gptkbp:environmental_initiatives
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Creation Care
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gptkbp:founded
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gptkb:1988
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gptkbp:governing_body
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Churchwide Assembly
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gptkbp:group_size
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approximately 9,000
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gptkbp:has_tradition
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Retreats and workshops
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
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gptkbp:historical_documentation
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gptkb:Lutheran_confessions
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gptkbp:historical_event
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Formation in 1988 from merger
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gptkbp:historical_figures
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gptkb:Martin_Luther
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gptkbp:historical_role
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German and Scandinavian immigrants
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Largest Lutheran denomination in the U. S.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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gptkbp:is_organized_by
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gptkb:Women_of_the_ELCA
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gptkbp:is_worshipped_by
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Liturgical
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gptkbp:language_spoken
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Collaborations with other faiths
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gptkbp:leadership
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Bishops and councils
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gptkbp:lgbtq+_inclusion
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Welcoming and affirming
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gptkbp:membership
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approximately 3.3 million
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gptkbp:mission
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Domestic and international missions
Partnerships with global churches
To be the church that shares the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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gptkbp:political_position
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gptkb:Evangelical_Lutheran
Justification by faith
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gptkbp:publications
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gptkb:The_Lutheran_magazine
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gptkbp:sacraments
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Baptism and Eucharist
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gptkbp:social_issues
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progressive stance
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gptkbp:social_responsibility
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Advocacy for marginalized communities
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gptkbp:youth_engagement
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Service projects and missions
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gptkbp:youth_programs
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gptkb:ELCA_Youth_Gathering
gptkb:ELCA_Youth_Ministry_Network
National Youth Gathering
Youth leadership development programs
Confirmation and retreats
Leadership camps and workshops
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Lutheranism
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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