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April 2023

Alleluia! Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! Greetings in these 50 days of resurrection joy! The churchwide organization Worship team is working with a dedicated group of worship planners and musicians to prepare for the Rostered Ministers Gathering in Phoenix this July 17-20. All pastors and deacons (active in call, on leave from call, awaiting call, retired) are invited to gather with colleagues from across the church for days centered in worship, fellowship, and renewal. Learn more about the gathering here: www.elca.org/RMG. The ELCA churchwide organization is hiring a part-time Worship intern for the remainder of 2023. Learn more about the position here. In peace, Deacon John E. Weit Executive for Worship "For What Shall We Pray" Weekly prayer resource to nourish your congregation's prayer life. Readings for the Assembly (Emended) Now available: Updated readings for the Revised Common Lectionary striving for accurate biblical translation while attending to contemporary patterns of inclusive speech as proclaimed during assembly worship. Resources to help you learn more about All Creation Sings Newly compiled video playlist exploring the liturgies from All Creation Sings. This playlist collecting videos from the liturgy webinar highlights aspects of Settings 11 and 12, the Service of Word and Prayer, and the prayer resources. Music that Makes Community MMC continues to offer a range of programming with a focus on skills and resources to support worship leaders in their vital ministries. Upcoming online programs include another “Composing Ourselves,” which focuses on writing liturgical music for your context. Join us in May in the Twin Cities for the workshop “Paperless Practices for Choirs” as well as a Community SING. In June, we will offer an intergenerational, One-Day Workshop in Nashville. Find more opportunities on the MMC calendar.

Lutheran Summer Music Academy June 25 — July 23 Resources from the Center for Church Music The Center for Church Music is a place where one can tap into an expansive online (or on-site) library of resources and perspectives on the music and art of the church, with a focus on a Lutheran context. This month it highlights the centenary of Richard W. Hillert (1923-2010), a liturgical composer who served as music editor for Lutheran Book of Worship and whose legacy continues in Evangelical Lutheran Worship, the music for Holy Communion: Setting 3 and parts of Setting 5, and the hymn "Alleluia! Voices Raise" (ELW 828). The feature includes an appreciation by Steven Wente, a biography and music suggestions for observing the centenary year. Worship resources from Augsburg Fortress Small Catechism App   Operation Restoration VBS Starter Kit Kids Celebrate All Creation Sings Baptismal Certificates   Evangelical Lutheran Worship Gift Edition Pocket Edition Leaders Ritual Edition Now on sale! Connect with Us You have received this email as a member or supporter of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. To ensure that you continue to receive these emails, please add worship@ELCA.org to your address book or safe list. © Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 8765 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, IL 60631-4101 800-638-3522 Home | Privacy | Unsubscribe  .