The church is organised into 266 congregations around the country, serving under one bishop.
The current bishop is Guðrún Karls Helgudóttir. She assumed office in 2024.
The church traces its foundation back to the inauguration of Christianity by the legislative assembly Alþingi in the year 1000. In 1550, the reformation took place in Iceland and since then Lutheranism has been the majority religion in the country.
Pastor for immigrants
Toshiki Toma has since 1996 served as the church‘s pastor for immigrants. He holds services and prayer meetings in English around the country and is available for individual consultations. His website can be found here..
A community open to all
The church welcomes anyone, regardless of religious affiliation, and seeks to maintain a community based on brotherly love and the words of Jesus Christ.
To find information and the location of your nearest parish click here.
If you have any further information contact kirkjan@kirkjan.is.
