1988

This article includes events that occurred in the Christian world in .
==Events==
* January 1. Formation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) by the merger of three Lutheran churches:
** The Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches (AELC), which was formed in 1976 by more liberal members of the conservative Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod during the Seminex controversy.
** The Lutheran Church in America (LCA), at the time considered to be the most liberal Lutheran church in the United states
** The American Lutheran Church (ALC), a moderate, pietist Lutheran denomination
* Twelve ALC congregations refuse to join the ELCA, forming the American Association of Lutheran Churches.
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Category:20th century