Worship

Welcome to the Worship resource page. This resource page provides you a visual way to explore and download the many types of resources we have available. You may also use our powerful search engine to find other resources not listed here. 



Below is the current lectionary - Year A 2022 - 2023. For other Lectionary Cycle years, please go to "Lectionary" page.

 

Year A- Advent

2022-2023 Church Year

Year A- Advent

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Year A- Christmas

2022-2023 Church Year

Year A- Christmas

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Year A- Time After Epiphany

2022-2023 Church Year

Year A- Time After Epiphany

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Year A- Lent

2022-2023 Church Year

Year A- Lent

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Year A- Three Days

2022-2023 Church Year

Year A- Three Days

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Year A- Easter

2022-2023 Church Year

Year A- Easter

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Year A- Time After Pentecost

2022-2023 Church Year

Year A- Time After Pentecost

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Year B- Advent

2023-2024 Church Year

Year B- Advent

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Year B- Christmas

2023-2024 Church Year

Year B- Christmas

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Year B- Time After Epiphany

2023-2024 Church Year

Year B- Time After Epiphany

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Year B- Lent

2023-2024 Church Year

Year B- Lent

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Year B- Three Days

2023-2024 Church Year

Year B- Three Days

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Year B- Easter

2023-2024 Church Year

Year B- Easter

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Year B- Time After Pentecost

2023-2024 Church Year
**Available November, 2023**

Year B- Time After Pentecost

Worship Resources for the Crisis in the Holy Land (PDF)

Worship Resources for the Crisis in the Holy Land (PDF)

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Worship Resources for the Crisis in the Holy Land (DOC)

Worship Resources for the Crisis in the Holy Land (DOC)

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2022 Churchwide Assembly: Congregation Prayers

2022 Churchwide Assembly: Congregation Prayers

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Worship Resources for the Eastern Europe Crisis (PDF)

Worship Resources for the Eastern Europe Crisis (PDF)

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Worship Resources for the Eastern Europe Crisis (DOC)

Worship Resources for the Eastern Europe Crisis (DOC)

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Worship Resources for the Day of Racial Healing (PDF)

Worship Resources for the Day of Racial Healing (PDF)

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Worship Resources for the Day of Racial Healing (DOC)

Worship Resources for the Day of Racial Healing (DOC)

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Worship Resource for Re-Gathering (PDF)

Worship Resource for Re-Gathering (PDF)

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Worship Resource for Re-Gathering (DOC)

Worship Resource for Re-Gathering (DOC)

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Worship Resources for Day of Lament Against anti-Asian Racism (PDF)

Worship Resources for Day of Lament Against anti-Asian Racism (PDF)

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Worship Resources for Day of Lament Against anti-Asian Racism (DOCX)

Worship Resources for Day of Lament Against anti-Asian Racism (DOCX)

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"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2021 Worship Resources (PDF)

"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2021 Worship Resources (PDF)

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"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2021 Worship Resources (DOC)

"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2021 Worship Resources (DOC)

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Service of the Word: Supplemental Materials for Thanksgiving (PDF)

Service of the Word: Supplemental Materials for Thanksgiving (PDF)

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Service of the Word: Supplemental Materials for Thanksgiving (DOCX)

Service of the Word: Supplemental Materials for Thanksgiving (DOCX)

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Worship Resources for a National Election (PDF)

Worship Resources for a National Election (PDF)

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Worship Resources for a National Election (DOCX)

Worship Resources for a National Election (DOCX)

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Morning Prayer: A Simplified Form

Morning Prayer: A Simplified Form

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Evening Prayer: A Simplified Form

Evening Prayer: A Simplified Form

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Night Prayer: A Simplified Form

Night Prayer: A Simplified Form

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Responsive Prayer

Responsive Prayer

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Prayers and Blessings for Daily Use

Prayers and Blessings for Daily Use

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Pray for Middle East - Greetings from Oman January 9, 2020

Pray for Middle East - Greetings from Oman January 9, 2020

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Juneteenth Observance (PDF)

Juneteenth Observance (PDF)

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Juneteenth Observance (DOCX)

Juneteenth Observance (DOCX)

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Litany Lamenting Gun Violence (PDF)

Litany Lamenting Gun Violence (PDF)

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Litany Lamenting Gun Violence (DOCX)

Litany Lamenting Gun Violence (DOCX)

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Veterans Day Worship Resource (PDF)

Veterans Day Worship Resource (PDF)

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Veterans Day Worship Resource (DOCX)

Veterans Day Worship Resource (DOCX)

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Indigenous People Liturgical Celebration (PDF)


Indigenous People Liturgical Celebration (PDF)

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Indigenous People Liturgical Celebration (DOCX)


Indigenous People Liturgical Celebration (DOCX)

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Prayer Service in times of violence (PDF)


Prayer Service in times of violence (PDF)

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Prayer Service in times of violence (DOCX)


Prayer Service in times of violence (DOCX)

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Evening Prayer in Memory of Martin Luther King

A proposal for congregations

Evening Prayer in Memory of Martin Luther King

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Worship Resources for Hurricanes


Worship Resources for Hurricanes

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Supplemental Marriage Resource (PDF)

For use within the Evangelical Lutheran Worship Service of Marriage

Supplemental Marriage Resource (PDF)

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Supplemental Marriage Resource (DOCX)

For use within the Evangelical Lutheran Worship Service of Marriage

Supplemental Marriage Resource (DOCX)

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Service of Prayer and Lament (July 2016)

Worship Resources for Service of Prayer and Lament (July 2016).

Service of Prayer and Lament (July 2016)

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End Racism Sunday

Worship Resources for Confession, Repentance and Commitment to End Racism Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015.

End Racism Sunday

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End Racism Sunday

Worship Resources for Confession, Repentance and Commitment to End Racism Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015.

End Racism Sunday

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Service of Repentance and Mourning

Service of Repentance and Mourning

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Service of Repentance and Mourning

Service of Repentance and Mourning

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Apostles' Creed

Apostles' Creed

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Athanasian Creed

Athanasian Creed

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Nicene Creed

Nicene Creed

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Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament (doc)

Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament (doc)

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Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament (pdf)

Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament (pdf)

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Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Service (doc)

Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Service (doc)

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Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Service (pdf)

Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Service (pdf)

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Installation of a Pastor (doc)

Installation of a Pastor (doc)

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Installation of a Pastor (pdf)

Installation of a Pastor (pdf)

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Installation of a Deacon (doc)

Installation of a Deacon (doc)

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Installation of a Deacon (pdf)

Installation of a Deacon (pdf)

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Affirmation of Ministers of Word and Service (doc)

Affirmation of Ministers of Word and Service (doc)

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Affirmation of Ministers of Word and Service (pdf)

Affirmation of Ministers of Word and Service (pdf)

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Installation of a Bishop

Installation of a Bishop

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Introducing "All Creation Sings" (PDF)

Introducing "All Creation Sings" (PDF)

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Introducing "All Creation Sings" (DOCX)

Introducing "All Creation Sings" (DOCX)

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"All Creation Sings" Images (ZIP)

"All Creation Sings" Images (ZIP)

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"The Jews" in John's Passion

"The Jews" in John's Passion

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Care-filled Worship and Sacramental Life in a Lingering Pandemic

The Ecumenical Consultation on Protocols for Worship, Fellowship, and Sacraments

Care-filled Worship and Sacramental Life in a Lingering Pandemic

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Medidas preventivas para el culto y la vida sacramental en una persistente pandemia

Consulta ecuménica sobre protocolos para el culto, la comunidad y los sacramentos

Medidas preventivas para el culto y la vida sacramental en una persistente pandemia

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Considerations for Returning to In-person Worship

Being Church Together During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Considerations for Returning to In-person Worship

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Guidance for funeral practices during a public health crisis

Guidance for funeral practices during a public health crisis

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Guidance for funeral practices during a public health crisis (Spanish)

Guidance for funeral practices during a public health crisis (Spanish)

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“Here Other Intercessions May Be Offered”: Crafting the Weekly Intercessions

“Here Other Intercessions May Be Offered”: Crafting the Weekly Intercessions

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A Template for the Prayers of Intercession

A Template for the Prayers of Intercession

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Worship Resources for 9/11

Worship Resources for 9/11

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Worship Resources for 9/11

Worship Resources for 9/11

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Worship in Times of Public Health Concerns

Worship in Times of Public Health Concerns

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Worship in Times of Public Health Concerns (Spanish)

Worship in Times of Public Health Concerns (Spanish)

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Prayers for Times of Public Health Concern :COVID-19/Coronavirus

Prayers for Times of Public Health Concern :COVID-19/Coronavirus

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Prayers for Times of Public Health Concern :COVID-19/Coronavirus (Spanish)

Oraciones para tiempos de problemas de salud pública: COVID-19/Coronavirus

Prayers for Times of Public Health Concern :COVID-19/Coronavirus (Spanish)

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Seasons of Creation Devotional (Pages)

Seasons of Creation Devotional (Pages)

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Seasons of Creation Devotional (Spreads)

Seasons of Creation Devotional (Spreads)

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Worship Resources International Women’s Day – March 8

Worship Resources International Women’s Day – March 8

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World AIDS Day Resource PDF

World AIDS Day Resource PDF

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World AIDS Day Resource DOC


World AIDS Day Resource DOC

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Can We Talk - Engaging Worship and Culture

Can We Talk - Engaging Worship and Culture

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Language around Disability

Language around Disability

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ELCA500.org Worship Resources

ELCA500.org Worship Resources

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ELCA500.org Catechism Resources

ELCA500.org Catechism Resources

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2017 Lenten Bible Study

2017 Lenten Bible Study

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Human Trafficking Awareness Day Bulletin


Human Trafficking Awareness Day Bulletin

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Human Trafficking Worship Resources


Human Trafficking Worship Resources

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Water Memorial Worship Resources (PDF)


Water Memorial Worship Resources (PDF)

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Water Memorial Worship Resources (DOC)


Water Memorial Worship Resources (DOC)

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Worship Resource for Hurricanes 2016

Worship Resource for Hurricanes 2016

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Worship Care - A guide for reflection and connection

Worship Care - A guide for reflection and connection

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Claimed, Gathered, Sent - A guide for conversation

Use this five session resource with your congregation to engage in conversation about the nature of our church and ways to understand more fully the ELCA’s global and ecumenical commitments.

Claimed, Gathered, Sent - A guide for conversation

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Presiding Bishop Eaton Message

View Presiding Bishop Eaton's video message about the new resource: Claimed, Gathered, Sent: A Guide for Conversation

Presiding Bishop Eaton Message

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Advent Devotions 2016

Advent 2016 devotions developed by leaders of the four Anglican and Lutheran churches in full communion in Canada and the United States.

Advent Devotions 2016

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Advent Devotions 2014

Advent 2014 devotions developed by leaders of the four Anglican and Lutheran churches in full communion in Canada and the United States.

Advent Devotions 2014

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ELW: Freedom and Flexibility

Leader’s Guide

ELW: Freedom and Flexibility

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ELW: Narrative Holy Communion

ELW: Narrative Holy Communion

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ELW: Introduction

Synodical Introductory Team Presentations

ELW: Introduction

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ELW: A Deeper Look

Leader’'s Guide

ELW: A Deeper Look

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ELW: Exploring the Musical Riches

Leader’s Materials

ELW: Exploring the Musical Riches

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Global Church Sunday

Worship and Liturgical Resources

Global Church Sunday

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Nairobi Statement on Worship and Culture

Contemporary Challenges and Opportunities

Nairobi Statement on Worship and Culture

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Preparing Liturgy and Music

For Synod Assemblies and Other Large Events

Preparing Liturgy and Music

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Principios para la Adoracion

Introducción

Principios para la Adoracion

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Principles for Worship

Introduction

Principles for Worship

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Scripture Shapes the Assembly

This module is intended for worship staff who can lead worship at an assembly.

Scripture Shapes the Assembly

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Leading Assembly Singing

This module is intended for an experienced musician who can lead an assembly in singing.

Leading Assembly Singing

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Sound Decisions

Evaluating Contemporary Music for Lutheran Worship

Sound Decisions

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The Use of the Means of Grace

The Use of the Means of Grace

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El Uso de los Medios de Gracia

El Uso de los Medios de Gracia

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Table and Font - Final Report and Resources 2013-2015

Table and Font - Final Report and Resources 2013-2015

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With the Whole Church

A Study Guide for Renewing Worship

With the Whole Church

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Worship & Mission

Leader’s Guide

Worship & Mission

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The Place Where We Worship

A module about space where we worship; thoughtful preparation of existing spaces, changing or creating worship spaces, and the environment of worship.

The Place Where We Worship

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