German language in American churches?

Question

Are there still churches in America where the German language is used as a medium of instruction?

Or, do all American churches use English as the language?

Answer 1

There are many churches in America that use a wide variety of languages, including Korean, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Russian, Creole, Greek, Latin, Armenian, etc.

I suspect there are still a few German-language church services somewhere in the U.S., but probably far fewer than in other languages, as most German immigrants have long ago been assimilated and learned English well enough that they don't seek a congregation based upon language anymore. I did find one link (below) for German language services in New York City, but I suspect there will be others in cities with large German populations such as Cleveland.

Answer 2

There are places in Texas within 50 miles of San Antonio where the Lutheran churches in the rural areas regularly hold services in German. Many of the people out there don't speak English, only German.

Answer 3

No, not all American churches use English. For example, in my area there are churches that have services in Korean and Spanish, just to name a couple.

I imagine there are German church services in places where there are relatively large German-speaking populations. This might be true in the upper midwest, for example.

Answer 4

There are still churches in Indiana that have historically had large German speaking populations that continue to have regular and special services in German.

Answer 5

There are towns in Texas that have churches that hold services in German.

Answer 6

Amish Church Services are held in High German...

Answer 7

Of course. . .come to New York City, many chuches use English & other languages. German, Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, French, Creole etc. etc.

Answer 8

How about the Amish? I think all of their church services are in German.

Answer 9

I know there's a church in Manhattan that has service in German.

Answer 10

all the anabaptists like the mennenites or houterites oand so on also isnt there a lutheren tradition of the german carols and hyms