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The faith of the Lutheran Church
Faith alone constitutes our relation to God The Gospel brings joy Baptism and Holy Communion ... By bishop Marianne Christiansen, Diocese of Haderslev The Danish Lutheran Church contains many church voices, and each parish and church has its... The faith of the Lutheran Church The faith of the Lutheran Church
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Mission
The mission of the church Sharing the good news Sharing with all people Locally and globally Get involved... The word "mission" means being sent to perform a specific task. The Church has been sent by God to the entire world to preach and embody the good... Mission Mission
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Church life and associated organisations
As much as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark (ELCD) is a church of parishes working independently, it is also a church of organisations. It does... Church life and associated organisations Church life and associated organisations
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Epiphany
The visit of the Magi Epiphany A green season in the church year... Three Kings' Day celebrates that Magi from the east came to Bethlehem in search of Jesus. According to an old Nordic custom Christmas lasts until Three...
https://www.lutheranchurch.dk/liturgy-and-worship/festivals-and-traditions/epiphanyEpiphany or Three Kings' Day Epiphany
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Organisation and management
Church and state The parish council Finance and administration... Church service... Church and state The parish council Finance and administration... In Denmark there is a strong relationship between the national church and the state. Since the establishment of the Danish Constitution of 1849 the Evangelical... Organisation and management Organisation and management
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Christian symbols
The crucifix The empty cross The dove The fish The ship... The main part of the church building, the nave, is called skibet ("the ship") in Danish. It is sailing eastwards which is why the chancel of... Christian symbols Christian symbols
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The verger
What does a verger do?... The verger ( kirketjener ) typically has two types of task: maintenance of the church buildings and assistance during the church service. Maintenance includes... The verger The verger
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Church order
Below you can learn more about membership, organisation and church office, church service and church life in the Lutheran Church in Denmark. ... Membership Church office Church order Organisation and management Church life and associated organisations Church service Church Order
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Sacraments and rites
In the Eucharist we have communion with Christ and hear the proclamation of the forgiveness of sin. A church wedding differs from... Eucharist Marriage Sacraments and rites Sacraments and rites Funeral Confirmation Baptism
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Genealogy
Danish names, old handwriting and genealogy terminology can turn out to be a challenge in searching the records. To search for a person in the archives... Good to know Genealogy What basic information is needed Where to find information How to find information Genealogy
https://www.lutheranchurch.dk/contact-and-faq/faq/genealogy