The Lutheran

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The Lutheran is the primary publication of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It is published through Augsburg Fortress Publishers, the ELCA publishing house in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where the magazine's advertising representative is located. The editorial offices are in Chicago at the denominational offices. The 60-page magazine carries news of the ELCA, its institutions, 65 synods, 10,461 congregations and 4.9 million members; news of global Lutheran churches; news of other U.S. denominations and faith groups; and inspirational stories and columns. Published 12 times a year, The Lutheran has a circulation of 340,000 and sells for $15.95 per individual subscription. The Lutheran is the largest Lutheran publication in the world and the largest denominational periodical in North America. It is distributed in more than 50 countries.

The Lutheran also has a membership Web Publication that features exclusive content as well as the content of the print magazine, a staff blog, a breaking news blog, discussion forums and a free weekly e-newsletter.