What Lutherans Believe
Our faith tradition is based on a life-transforming story. The ELCA’s story is both ancient and timely. It’s a story of a powerful and patient God who has boundless love for all people of the world, who brings justice for the oppressed. It’s a story of Jesus Christ, changing lives. It’s a story that brings comfort and strength to people who today live in modern, often unsettling times. Learn more about our beliefs—and become a part of our story.
FAST FACTS ABOUT THE MINNEAPOLIS AREA SYNOD
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Number of congregations: 167
Number of congregations: 167 •Baptized membership: 226,094
Baptized membership: 226,094 •Annual giving: $125,000,000
Annual giving: $125,000,000 •Total assets: $300,000,000
Total assets: $300,000,000 •Weekly average worship attendance: 64,626
Weekly average worship attendance: 64,626 •Church school weekly attendance average: 43,000
Church school weekly attendance average: 43,000 •Average congregational size: 1,300 members
Average congregational size: 1,300 members •Number of rostered leaders: 740 pastors, associates in ministry deaconesses and diaconal ministers
Number of rostered leaders: 740 pastors, associates in ministry deaconesses and diaconal ministers •Budget of the Minneapolis Area Synod: $3.8 million
Budget of the Minneapolis Area Synod: $3.8 million •The Minneapolis Area Synod covers these 7 counties: Anoka, Carver, Hennepin, Isanti, Scott, Sherburne
The Minneapolis Area Synod covers these 7 counties: Anoka, Carver, Hennepin, Isanti, Scott, Sherburne (part), and Wright (part).
Minnetonka Lutheran Church
16023 Minnetonka Boulevard | Minnetonka, MN | 952.935.3419
Worship Celebrations
8:45am
Traditional Worship
9:50am
Education Hour
11:00am
Contemporary Worship
Traditional Worship
9:50am
Education Hour
11:00am
Contemporary Worship
