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The American Association of Lutheran Churches was formed on November 7, 1987 as an alternative choice for churches in The American Lutheran Church and Lutheran Church in America who did not want to be part of the merger which formed the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
The AALC began with 12 congregations. It has grown to over 100 congregations. Congregations are located in 23 states.The AALC sees itself in the conservative middle of Lutheranism in the United States. The AALC has its own seminary, The American Lutheran Theological Seminary, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The AALC offices are located in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Basic Beliefs of The AALC
(from their website)
