Old Apostolic Lutheran Church

Old Apostolic Lutheran Church
AbbreviationOALC
ClassificationLutheran
OrientationPietism
ScriptureHoly Bible
TheologyLaestadianism
RegionUnited States
LanguageEnglish and Finnish
Origin1890s
Congregations32
Official websitewww.oldapostoliclutheranchurch.org

The Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of America (OALC) is a Firstborn Laestadian church in North America. Firstborn Laestadians are a subgroup within Laestadianism. The Old Apostolic Lutheran Church originated in the 1890s. In the Nordic Firstborn Laestadian revival, the movement works within the official Church of Sweden, which is also called the "Lutheran Folk Church". The Church of Sweden has for a long time recognized the Laestadian movement and has allowed them to hold their own services in the state churches, both before and after the separation of church and state. Even in America it still has a relationship with the Church of Sweden.