Evangelical Church in Germany

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/evangelical-church-in-germany

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Evangelical Church in Germany?Federal Republic of Germany
2. How many people live in Evangelical Church in Germany?Approximately 17,979,849 members (21.5% of German population, 2024)
3. How big is Evangelical Church in Germany?Encompasses the entire territory of Germany
4. What is the capital of Evangelical Church in Germany?Administrative headquarters in Hanover, Lower Saxony
5. What language do people speak in Evangelical Church in Germany?German is the primary language of worship and administration

Gliedkirchen: Member churches within the EKD federation, each with regional autonomy.
Altar and Pulpit Fellowship: A formal recognition of shared doctrine and sacraments between different Protestant churches.
Synod: A council or assembly of church representatives, typically for decision-making.
Ecumenism: The movement promoting unity among different Christian churches and denominations.