Evangelical Lutheran Church in Suriname

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The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Suriname (Evangelisch Lutherse Kerk in Suriname) is a Lutheran denomination in Suriname. It is a member of the Lutheran World Federation, which it joined in 1979. It is also a member of the Caribbean Conference of Churches.


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