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About the Florida-Bahamas Synod

 

The Florida-Bahamas Synod is a collection of 210 Lutheran churches in the State of Florida (USA) and in the Islands of the Bahamas (USA Territory). There are over 83,000 baptized members in the synod and over 500 of them are rostered clergy or lay professionals. The synod is a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the largest Lutheran denomination in the United States with well over 4.8 million members throughout the country. The Florida-Bahamas Synod also has partnerships with Lutheran churches in Suriname, Guyana, Haiti, the Caribbean and Cuba as part of its Companion Synod Program. Find out about the services provided by the synod here.

The mission of the Florida-Bahamas Synod is to share Christ, make disciples, and do justice in the world.

We value...

...Our Identity - Profound faith in Jesus Christ! Deep roots in Lutheran heritage! Passion for Mission and Mission Support!

...Our Relationships - Commitment to loving relationships! Spirit of compassion and humility! Openness to all people!

...Our Service - Integrity in word and deed! Team spirit with partners! Excellence in ministry!

Feel free to contact the synod for more information and questions.

Read the constitution of the Florida-Bahamas Synod, ELCA.

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