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Lutheran Churches in Iowa

Looking for a lutheran church in Iowa? The Living Bread maps 38 lutheran churches across 6 cities in Iowa, from open data. Find one near you, see it on the map, or explore the congregations nearby.

What is a lutheran church? Lutheran churches teach salvation by grace through faith, with Word and sacrament at the center of worship.

Independent, honest listings. These are built from publicly available church information (source: OpenStreetMap, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors). The Living Bread is not the official website of any church listed, and a listing does not mean a church has joined the platform.

Browse by city

Des Moines, Iowa · 28 churches

West Des Moines, Iowa · 4 churches

Ankeny, Iowa · 3 churches

Grimes, Iowa · 1 church

Johnston, Iowa · 1 church

Norwalk, Iowa · 1 church

A word and a prayer for this church

The church is not the building; it is Christ’s people, gathered. Over the Lutheran churches of Iowa, and over everyone who seeks God in Iowa, the Scriptures speak:

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”

Matthew 28:19 (KJV)

“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:2 (KJV)

A prayer: Lord Jesus, be near to the people who gather as the Lutheran churches of Iowa. Teach them Your Word, knit them together in love, and make them a light in Iowa. Where two or three come together in Your name, You are there. Amen.

People also ask

How many Lutheran churches are in Iowa?

The Living Bread maps 38 Lutheran churches in Iowa so far, across 6 cities, from OpenStreetMap. That is a growing open-data directory, not a claim about every congregation in the state.

Where can I find a Lutheran church near me in Iowa?

Browse the cities above to see Lutheran churches by place, or use Find a church to search from your own location. Each listing opens a profile with the map, address, and the nearby churches.

What do Lutheran churches believe?

Lutheran churches teach salvation by grace through faith, with Word and sacrament at the center of worship. Across every tradition, the heart of the Christian faith is the same: Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, offered to all who will come.

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