Worship

A foundation of faith for everything we do

 
For Lutherans, worship is an ever-changing and -growing experience. Connected with and central to everything we do, worship unites us in celebration, engages us in thoughtful dialogue and helps us grow in faith. It grounds us in our Christian and Lutheran roots, while demonstrating practical relevance for today’s world.

If you’ve never attended an ELCA worship service, find out what to expect in How We Worship.

Worship and Liturgical Resources
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Occasional Services for the Assembly
Resources for Provisional Use and Review

In preparation for the second of two volumes of Occasional Services for Evangelical Lutheran Worship, these provisional resources contain rites and prayers for use on particular occasions in the worshiping assemblies of congregations and synods, including orders for entry and installation for the rosters of this church.

Your review is vital to the process of developing worship resources in this church. Download the provisional Occasional Services for the Assembly and then offer your comments and suggestions by either filling out the on-line review forms or by e-mail.

Part I
The Church's Life and Mission
These rites and resources are available for provisional use, review, and response.
Download the provisional resource PDF Format
Participate in the survey

Part II
The Church's Ministries
These rites and resources are available for review and response only. Ordination, Consecration, Commissioning, and Installation rites have been preliminarily reviewed by the Conference of Bishops and Church Council but may not be used until "authorized" for use in their final form.
Download the provisional resource PDF Format
Participate in the survey


Are you a pastor or worship planner?
Find the resource or idea you’re looking for here.

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Church Year and Lectionary
Find weekly lectionary readings for Year A, 2007-2008.

Evangelical Lutheran Worship
Evangelical Lutheran Worship is the primary worship resource for the ELCA and is more comprehensive than any previous resource.

WorshipNews
WorshipNews is a great way to receive important and timely information about what’s happening in worship around the ELCA.
 [ ] Worship Questions
Got a question? Get an answer at Worship's Frequently Asked Questions.
 
Worship Formation Resources Now Available!
A series of 3 hour modules are now available to help you create your own worship formation events in your local area.  These modules offer practical and educational helps related to worship. 

Resources
Find worship resources for planning, study, by interest, and more.

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