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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Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 23 Aug. 2025
And the Trinity League was expanded into a conference that added five small private schools: Crean Lutheran, Pacifica Christian, Sage Hill and St. Margaret’s and Rosary.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
But this Lutheran church some 120 miles above the Arctic Circle seeks to incorporate the region's minority languages -- Northern Sami, Finnish and Meänkieli -- into worship services, carrying on an inclusive ethos that has been a cornerstone of the historic wooden church since its founding in 1912.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Aug. 2025
After missing the first five games of the season because of groin and neck injuries, Flynt made his debut on Oct. 13, 2007, and was integral to his team’s 45-42 overtime win against Texas Lutheran University.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2025
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In 2017, when Journeys Lutheran School moved its current home at 5425 S. 111th St. in Hales Corners, the building was sparse.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 23 Aug. 2025
And the Trinity League was expanded into a conference that added five small private schools: Crean Lutheran, Pacifica Christian, Sage Hill and St. Margaret’s and Rosary.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
But this Lutheran church some 120 miles above the Arctic Circle seeks to incorporate the region's minority languages -- Northern Sami, Finnish and Meänkieli -- into worship services, carrying on an inclusive ethos that has been a cornerstone of the historic wooden church since its founding in 1912.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Aug. 2025
After missing the first five games of the season because of groin and neck injuries, Flynt made his debut on Oct. 13, 2007, and was integral to his team’s 45-42 overtime win against Texas Lutheran University.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Lutheran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lutheran. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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