“For what shall we pray?” is a weekly post inviting individuals, groups, and congregations to lift up our world in prayer. This resource is prepared by a variety of leaders in the ELCA and includes prayer prompts, upcoming events and observances, and prayer suggestions from existing denominational worship materials. You are encouraged to use these resources as a starting point, and to adapt and add other concerns from your local context. More information about this resource can be found here.
 

Prayer prompts:
For peace and reconciliation among the nations, especially in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, Mali, South Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela…
For medical professionals, researchers, and all navigating the Ebola outbreak in central Africa…
For a spirit of camaraderie and community during major global sporting events…
For awareness, advocacy, and an end to human trafficking…
For the G7 summit, global politics, and the interconnectedness of people and nations..
For the families of those killed in airplane crashes in Texas, California, and Missouri…
For all impacted by the 6.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia…
For those affected by storms and severe weather…
For those evacuated and those fighting wildfires in eastern Washington…
For justice, compassion, and human rights for immigrants, refugees, those who are detained, and all who travel…
For fathers, caregivers, and those for whom parental relationships are strained…

Events and observances:
June observances: Pride Month

Barnabas, apostle (June 11)
Martyrdom of Emmanuel Nine (June 17)
Juneteenth (June 19)
World Refugee Day (June 20)
Fathers Day (June 21)
John the Baptist (June 24)
Peter and Paul, apostles (June 29)

Prayers from ELCA resources:
A prayer for global mission (ELW p.75)
Almighty God, you sent your Son Jesus Christ to reconcile the world to yourself. We praise and bless you for those whom you have sent in the power of the Spirit to preach the gospel to all nations. We thank you that in all parts of the earth a community of love has been gathered together by their prayers and labors, and that in every place your servants call upon your name; for the kingdom and the power and the glory are yours forever. Amen.

A prayer for peace among the nations (ELW p.76)
Gracious God, grant, peace among nations. Cleanse from our own hearts the seeds of strife: greed and envy, harsh misunderstandings and ill will, fear and desire for revenge. Make us quick to welcome ventures in cooperation among the peoples of the world, so that there may be woven the fabric of a common good too strong to be torn by the evil hands of war. In the time of opportunity, make us be diligent; and in the time of peril, let not our courage fail; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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The following topical resources are available from resources.elca.org for use in public worship and personal devotion:
Worship Resources for the US Semiquincentennial July 2026
Worship resources in a time of war
Worship resources for the crisis in the Holy Land
Worship resources for the Eastern Europe Crisis

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ELW = Evangelical Lutheran Worship
ACS = All Creation Sings: Evangelical Lutheran Worship Supplement

Additional topical prayers are found in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (pp. 72–87) and All Creation Sings (pp. 46–55), as well as in other resources provided in print and online at sundaysandseasons.com.

Crafted intercessions for every Sunday and festival are provided in the Sundays and Seasons worship planning guide published in-print and online by Augsburg Fortress. Further assistance for composing prayers of intercession can be found here: Resources for Crafting Prayers of Intercession

Prayer Ventures, a daily prayer resource, is a guide to prayer for the global, social and outreach ministries of the ELCA, as well as for the needs and circumstances of our neighbors, communities and world.

By Alex Parker, ELCA Advocacy Coordinator

August may be a couple of months away, but now is actually an important time to think about August Recess. Steps now can help Congress’ summertime break be your time to shine.

What is August Recess?

Sometimes advocating is tricky. When your lawmakers are all the way in Washington, D.C., and letters and phone calls seem impersonal, it can feel like your lawmakers are not actually hearing from you. Letters and phone calls to D.C. are still incredibly important and effective! But August is an opportunity for more relational contact. 

August Recess is traditionally a month-long exodus from Washington, D.C., where your lawmakers return to their home state to engage with people like yourselves! Even more excitingly, it is a midterm election year, which means all members of the House of Representatives are campaigning, and even some senators are running for reelection. This makes August Recess this year a prime window for advocacy from ELCA members. 

What makes August special? 

There are at least three things that make August Recess that prime window. First, congressional offices switch gears from legislating to listening. As they schedule town halls, site visits, community events and more, they are focusing more on engaging directly with constituents rather than crafting future legislation. And while they might be campaigning, there is less noise and pressure from Capitol Hill politics, meaning your message won’t be lost in the noise. This is also a chance to hear directly from them, bring up your lived experiences and ask deep questions. 

Second, it is a chance to express your concerns in a timely fashion, especially since it overlaps with the yearly fiscal budget planning process.  Such budget planning is also known as appropriations, a process that requires spending bills to be passed before the end of September to fund the federal government and other significant programs. This includes things such as agricultural nutrition programs and even the Lutheran World Federation Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem, which are key ELCA priorities during the budget cycle. August is therefore a key time to let your lawmakers know where you think the U.S. should be spending its money.   

Third, and arguably most importantly, the August Recess allows for personal interaction which can build trust and rapport with your Members of Congress and their teams. Relationship-building is one of the most effective things an advocate can do. Building these connections – based on our faith values, respect, empathy and listening – will set the stage for a more personal, engaged advocacy with the office in the future. The next request for meetings is more likely to be met with openness, and your policy priorities and message will be more likely to break through. 

How can you get started? 

While lawmakers step away from Capitol Hill to return home, it is important that you reach out to their scheduling offices now to book a meeting or event with your representatives. Their schedules are already receiving many requests, so it is imperative that you send an invitation as quickly as possible!

Need help crafting a meeting request, wonder where you should send the invitation, or feel curious about some best practices for engaging with your lawmakers during the August Recess? Look no further than the ELCA’s August Recess Guide for help!

Is the representative’s schedule already booked, or did the timing not work out? No worries! You can always request a virtual meeting instead. Use the ELCA’s Virtual Visits Guide to help you prepare for the online environment. Town Halls are also a great opportunity to have your voice heard and are an even better opportunity to bring friends and others who are interested.

Once you have your meeting booked, whether a town hall or congregational site visit, it is important that you and anyone else in your group prepare and strategize. Research your legislator’s positions on the areas of concern you and anyone else in your group must prepare or reach out to your ELCA-affiliated State Public Policy Office or our ELCA Witness in Society Office for clarifications and tips. You can always use the ELCA In-District Meeting Guide to help prepare and structure your time with your representative.

Your voice matters 

This may seem like a lot, and it can look overwhelming. But the most important reminder is to be yourself. You are the constituent, and your voice matters. Remember to follow up, continue reaching out, and build relationships with the members and their staff. 

So, reach out for scheduling and start planning!

“For what shall we pray?” is a weekly post inviting individuals, groups, and congregations to lift up our world in prayer. This resource is prepared by a variety of leaders in the ELCA and includes prayer prompts, upcoming events and observances, and prayer suggestions from existing denominational worship materials. You are encouraged to use these resources as a starting point, and to adapt and add other concerns from your local context. More information about this resource can be found here.
 

Prayer prompts:
For peace and reconciliation among the nations, especially in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, Mali, South Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela…
For all immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers…
For the families of those killed in shootings in California, Alabama, Illinois, and Mississippi, and for an end to gun violence…
For all affected by storms and severe weather…
For safety and peaceful resolution amidst protests in Belfast…
For an end to hate crimes and hateful demonstrations…
For farmers and ranchers amidst the screwworm livestock emergency…
For responsible and ethical approaches to new and developing technologies…
For the success of peace talks in northern Nigeria…
For all impacted by the Ebola outbreak in central Africa…
For synods of the ELCA as they gather in their assemblies and for bishops and bishops-elect…
For World Cup travelers and for global community, collaboration, and celebration…

Events and observances:
June observances: Pride Month

Barnabas, apostle (June 11)
Martyrdom of Emmanuel Nine (June 17)
Juneteenth (June 19)
World Refugee Day (June 20)
Fathers Day (June 21)
John the Baptist (June 24)
Peter and Paul, apostles (June 29)

Prayers from ELCA resources:
A prayer for peace (ELW p.76)
Gracious and holy God, lead us from death to life, from falsehood to truth. Lead us from despair to hope, from fear to trust. Lead us from hate to love, from war to peace. Let peace fill our hearts, our world, our universe; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

A prayer of Mother Teresa of Calcutta (ELW p.87)
Make us worthy, Lord, to serve our fellow human beings throughout the world who live and die in poverty and hunger. Give them through our hands this day their daily bread, and by our understanding love, give peace and joy. Amen.

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The following topical resources are available from resources.elca.org for use in public worship and personal devotion:
Worship Resources for the US Semiquincentennial July 2026
Worship resources in a time of war
Worship resources for the crisis in the Holy Land
Worship resources for the Eastern Europe Crisis

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ELW = Evangelical Lutheran Worship
ACS = All Creation Sings: Evangelical Lutheran Worship Supplement

Additional topical prayers are found in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (pp. 72–87) and All Creation Sings (pp. 46–55), as well as in other resources provided in print and online at sundaysandseasons.com.

Crafted intercessions for every Sunday and festival are provided in the Sundays and Seasons worship planning guide published in-print and online by Augsburg Fortress. Further assistance for composing prayers of intercession can be found here: Resources for Crafting Prayers of Intercession

Prayer Ventures, a daily prayer resource, is a guide to prayer for the global, social and outreach ministries of the ELCA, as well as for the needs and circumstances of our neighbors, communities and world.

Hurricane Gustav, September 1, 2008 | Photo Credit NASA

June 1 marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, a six-month period that stretches through November 30 and calls for vigilance, compassion, and preparedness.

At Lutheran Disaster Response, we believe preparedness is not only practical, but also an expression of care for our neighbors. As communities across coastal and inland regions enter this season, we are reminded that even one storm can profoundly impact lives.

What to Expect This Hurricane Season

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its 2026 outlook in May, projecting a below-average hurricane season overall. Forecasts indicate:

• 8–14 named storms
• 3–6 hurricanes
• 1–3 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher)

This quieter outlook is largely influenced by the expected development of El Niño, which can suppress storm formation by increasing atmospheric wind shear. However, a critical reminder remains: It only takes one storm to cause widespread devastation.

Recent seasons underscore this reality. Even years with average or below-average storm counts have included powerful hurricanes that caused significant loss of life and property.

Preparedness for Individuals and Families

For individuals and families, preparedness begins at home. Resources from Ready.gov emphasize three core steps: make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed.

1. Make a Plan

• Create a family communication plan in case you are separated.
• Identify evacuation routes, shelters, and meeting points.
• Include plans for children, older adults, and pets.

2. Build an Emergency Kit

Prepare to be self-sufficient for several days:

• Water and non-perishable food
• Medications and medical supplies
• Flashlights, batteries, and a weather radio
• Important documents stored safely

3. Protect Your Home and Finances

• Review insurance coverage, especially for flooding (often not included in standard policies).
• Secure outdoor items and clear hazards.
• Document belongings with photos in case of damage.

4. Stay Informed

• Sign up for local alerts and warnings.
• Know the difference between a watch (possible) and a warning (expected).

Strengthening Community Preparedness

Hurricanes don’t just affect individuals. They test the resilience of entire communities. Faith-based organizations, including Lutheran Disaster Response, play a critical role in preparedness and recovery.

Communities can prepare by:

• Knowing local risks and evacuation zones
• Coordinating with local emergency management agencies
• Supporting vulnerable neighbors, including elderly and those with disabilities
• Participating in community response planning or volunteer networks

Ready.gov encourages communities to build awareness, share resources, and foster connections that ensure no one is left behind before, during, or after a storm.

Preparedness Is a Shared Ministry

Preparedness is not rooted in fear. It is grounded in hope, responsibility, and love of neighbor. By taking steps today, individuals and communities can reduce harm and be better equipped to care for one another when storms arise.

As a congregation, we encourage you to download, review, and take the recommendation actions identified in our Congregational Preparedness Guide. This easy-to-use document is designed to help congregations take some basic and important steps toward resiliency and intentionality in response to disaster so that they will be better able to serve their communities when disasters strike.

As we enter hurricane season, Lutheran Disaster Response invites you to:

• Review your congregation’s plans
• Check on neighbors
• Share resources
• Pray for safety and resilience

Together, we can face this season not just ready but connected, compassionate, and committed to caring for all.

Supporting Communities Through Lutheran Disaster Response

In the face of these compounding emergencies, Lutheran Disaster Response continues to walk alongside communities as they respond to immediate needs and rebuild with dignity and hope. Through trusted international partners, LDR supports emergency relief, recovery, and long-term resilience efforts, addressing food security, shelter, livelihoods, psychosocial support, and disaster preparedness.

Supporting Lutheran Disaster Response enables timely, locally led responses that prioritize the most vulnerable and strengthen communities against future crises. As climate impacts intensify and conflicts persist, sustained solidarity and partnership are essential. Together, we can help ensure affected communities are not only supported in times of crisis, but also empowered to recover, rebuild, and thrive. Learn more about how to support the work of LDR here.

Each month ELCA Worship highlights resources and events from other organizations and institutions. These Lutheran and ecumenical partner organizations work alongside the ELCA to support worship leaders, worship planners, musicians, and all who care about the worship of the church. ELCA Worship also features resources from Augsburg Fortress Publishers in a monthly blog post.

The Hymn Society

The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada encourages, promotes, and enlivens congregational singing by building supportive relationships and enabling networking and ecumenical cooperation which providing experience in performance practices to help in the introduction and leading of the congregation’s song.

Hymn Society Annual Conference
Rebirth: Singing Death, Singing Life
Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, N. J.
July 19-22

For eighteen years, we have seen Lutherans lead ecumenical worship with theological depth and musical excellence. This tradition continues at The Hymn Society’s 2026 Annual Conference in Princeton, NJ, from July 19–22.

The event features a strong Lutheran roster, including Marcell Silva Steuernagel, Gracia M. Grindal, Maren Haynes Marchesini, Lola Bobrow and Adan Fernandez. From veteran scholars to rising students, our voices are shepherding this year’s song.

Join your colleagues for a week of professional growth and spiritual renewal. Let’s show up and sing together. Watch this video announcement and visit The Hymn Society website to register. Information about registration fees, accommodations, meal plans and other important details are available on the website.

Regular registration is open.

Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival

Transforming and connecting lives through faith and music since 1981.

Get Ready for LSM 2026!

Lutheran Summer Music returns to St. Olaf College for its 2026 season, June 21–July 19, featuring more than 40 free concerts, recitals, worship services, and special events free and open to the public.

Highlights include the inaugural LSM Choral Gathering, guest performance by Cantus, Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, the Bach Cantata Eucharist, and Festival Week concerts featuring LSM’s Festival Band, Choir, and Orchestra. Most events will also be available online via Live from LSM.

View the season brochure, explore events, and reserve free tickets at LSMacademy.org/2026season

Association of Lutheran Church Musicians

ALCM nurtures and equips musicians to serve and lead the church’s song.

ALCM  2026 Conference “Now and Forever”

St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn.
Celebrating the 1986 ALCM Constituting Convention
Overlapping with Lutheran Summer Music’s Festival Week!
Featuring Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, Bach Collegium Valparaiso, Christopher M. Cock, artistic director. (Made possible through generous support provided by Pauline and John Kiltinen.

Registration is still open. Day registration is available.
The emphasis of this conference is on practical skill-building. Check out the nearly complete list of presenters and workshops on the conference website. Reasonably-priced, air-conditioned dormitory housing is still available and can be booked at time of conference registration or at a later date. Register now and make plans to envision the future of Lutheran Church music.

Music that Makes Community

Rooted in Christian contemplative and activist traditions, Music That Makes Community envisions a liberative culture that empowers individuals and communities to claim and use the power of singing to heal our spirits, nurture our common lives, and work for justice.

Music that Makes Community will be attending the ALCM Conference. Current and past Board members, Amy Steenson and Liesl Spitz, and a representative from The Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery will present a workshop on the Sacred Lands Project partnership, a collection of paperless, aural tradition songs for community singing intended to inspire and compel communities of faith to organize alongside Indigenous communities defending sacred lands from extractive and leading rematriation efforts. Read more about the project and download it here.

Today’s article comes from ELCA Disability Ministries advisory team member, Anita Smallin. 

June 11, ELCA Churchwide Organization (CWO) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Learning Day!

The ELCA churchwide organization will host a learning day for CWO staff highlighting ministries that reach historically underrepresented groups in church and society.

The day will feature 55-minute workshops, presented by churchwide staff and ELCA affiliated organization. Colleagues will select topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accountability.  The goal is to:

• Highlight diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA)
• Strengthen how we live these commitments within the churchwide organization
• Deepen our relationship with underrepresented communities in church and society

Rev. Lisa Heffernan will be presenting on behalf of ELCA Disability Ministries from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Read below for details, and we hope to see many of our CWO friends and colleagues on June 11th!

ELCA Disability Ministries: Community Building Across the CWO Through Inclusion and Belonging 

Come and learn more about ELCA Disabilities, and the ways this ministry impacts, informs, and helps shape our faith and work communities. At this workshop, you will also learn a bit about models of disability, appropriate use of inclusive language, and how disabled and non-disabled CWO colleagues can more equitably serve together to build fruitful relationships across our ministries.

Hello friends!

In just about a month, members of our ELCA Disability Ministries team will be headed off to the Rostered Ministers Gathering in Indianapolis. While we’re there, we’ve got the opportunity to facilitate a new workshop that we are calling “Creating the Tapestry of the ‘New Kingdom’ Through the Lens of Disability Theology”, and share information about this ministry in the Interaction Center.

During the workshop we will explore how “people with disabilities are the fabric of the ‘new kingdom’ that Jesus envisions in his Sermon on the Mount. Grounded in theopraxis — the intersection of faith and action — this workshop invites you to reflect on how the gifts, leadership and lived experiences of people with disabilities are central to the body of Christ. You will leave with a renewed imagination and concrete ways to more fully embody God’s inclusive, life-giving mission in your ministry.” (Creating the Tapestry of the “New Kingdom” Through the Lens of Disability Theology | Rostered Ministers Gathering | ELCA)

As coordinator for ELCA Disability Ministries, I am continually blown away by the passion, knowledge, and experience these awesome leaders bring to the church and this ministry. Opportunities like the Rostered Ministers Gathering are just one way we get to share what we do, and we are excited to see many of you there!  We’d love to have you join us at 1:45 p.m. on July 7th during the first workshop session. Blessings on your summer!

Peace,

Rev. Lisa Heffernan

ELCA Disability Ministries, coordinator

“For what shall we pray?” is a weekly post inviting individuals, groups, and congregations to lift up our world in prayer. This resource is prepared by a variety of leaders in the ELCA and includes prayer prompts, upcoming events and observances, and prayer suggestions from existing denominational worship materials. You are encouraged to use these resources as a starting point, and to adapt and add other concerns from your local context. More information about this resource can be found here.
 

Prayer prompts:
For peace and reconciliation among the nations, especially in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, Mali, South Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela…
For the wounded and all who grieve those killed in major Russian assaults in Ukraine…
For the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire…
For all immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and travelers…
For peaceful engagement and resolution to protests in Albania and Mexico…
For elections and political transitions, domestic and global…
For all affected by tropical storm Jangmi in southern Japan…
For the work of climate scientists, ecology researchers, and meteorologists…
For children and their families struggling with food scarcity, especially in the absence of school lunches…
For all God’s beloveds in the LGBTQIA+ community during this Pride month…
For all impacted by the Ebola outbreak in central Africa…
For synods of the ELCA as they gather in their assemblies and for bishops and bishops-elect…

Events and observances:
June observances: Pride Month

Justin, martyr at Rome, died c.135 (June 1)
The Martyrs of Uganda, died 1886 (June 3)
John XXIII, Bishop of Rome, died 1963 (June 3)
Boniface, martyr, died 754 (June 5)
Barnabas, apostle (June 11)
Martyrdom of Emmanuel Nine (June 17)
Juneteenth (June 19)
World Refugee Day (June 20)
Fathers Day (June 21)

Prayers from ELCA resources:
A prayer for social justice (ELW p.79)
Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may move every human heart; that the barriers dividing us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; and that, with our divisions healed, we might live in justice and peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A prayer for the oppressed (ELW p.79)
Look with mercy, gracious God, upon people everywhere who live with injustice, terror, disease, and death as their constant companions. Rouse us from our complacency and help us to eliminate cruelty wherever it is found. Strengthen those who seek equality for all. Grant that
everyone may enjoy a fair portion of the abundance of the earth; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The following topical resources are available from resources.elca.org for use in public worship and personal devotion:
Worship Resources for the US Semiquincentennial July 2026
Worship resources in a time of war
Worship resources for the crisis in the Holy Land
Worship resources for the Eastern Europe Crisis

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ELW = Evangelical Lutheran Worship
ACS = All Creation Sings: Evangelical Lutheran Worship Supplement

Additional topical prayers are found in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (pp. 72–87) and All Creation Sings (pp. 46–55), as well as in other resources provided in print and online at sundaysandseasons.com.

Crafted intercessions for every Sunday and festival are provided in the Sundays and Seasons worship planning guide published in-print and online by Augsburg Fortress. Further assistance for composing prayers of intercession can be found here: Resources for Crafting Prayers of Intercession

Prayer Ventures, a daily prayer resource, is a guide to prayer for the global, social and outreach ministries of the ELCA, as well as for the needs and circumstances of our neighbors, communities and world.

Augsburg Fortress is the publishing ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Each month ELCA Worship highlights resources from Augsburg Fortress Publishers that support worship leaders, worship planners, musicians, and all who care about the worship of the church. ELCA Worship also features resources from other partners in a monthly blog post.

A Dazzling Bouquet: Songs on the Path of Justice and Community

A Dazzling Bouquet contains 101 songs by Bret Hesla for churches, community sings, and social change movements to sing together. These beautiful, singable tunes lift up our common journey toward a just and beloved community, our call to care for the earth, and a trust in the Spirit who awakens our imagination for change. With a beautiful forward by Mary Preuss and tips for using this collection by Bret Hesla, the songbook includes indexes for topics and themes, scripture references, background notes, performance ideas, and additional resources including prayers and litanies. The book is spiral bound with ample room for notes.

More Days for Praise: Festivals and Commemorations in Evangelical Lutheran Worship

For centuries the church has paired its church year—focused on Christ’s life, death, and resurrection—with a second calendar that uses the lives of saints as a lens to see God’s gracious acts. Evangelical Lutheran Worship has continued that practice with its calendar of festivals and commemorations. In this volume teacher and scholar Gail Ramshaw shows that those whom the church has lifted up are both faithful and fascinating, always pointing to Christ. Here is a guide to help you include these observances in your prayer life. Each day’s entry includes a brief chronology of the person’s life; a summary of why the person is remembered by the church; an image of, or related to, the commemoration; a quote from the person, where possible; and devotional hymn and prayer suggestions for the day.

Indexes to Evangelical Lutheran Worship and All Creation Sings

This revised edition of Indexes to Evangelical Lutheran Worship has been expanded and supplemented with new material from All Creation Sings. Because the Revised Common Lectionary and many hymns and songs are held in common by many denominations, the contents of this volume may be helpful to those beyond the Lutheran tradition.

It provides the prayer of the day and gospel acclamation, citations for appointed readings, listing of hymns and songs suited for the day, and a complete index to the Revised Common Lectionary. Moving beyond a simple planning volume this volume is formatted to allow worship planners to consider hymns and songs from several perspectives at once, including place in the service and relationship to the readings for the day and the season.

Additional Reference Tools Included:

• A complete index to the appointed readings in the three-year Revised Common Lectionary (including Evangelical Lutheran Worship additions for lesser festivals, commemorations, and occasions not included in the RCL) arranged in biblical order.
• Scriptural and topical indexes to the hymns in Evangelical Lutheran Worship and All Creation Sings prepared for the leader’s editions.
• An alternate tune index.

A Lutheran Welcome Booklets

These highly visual and engaging booklets are for everyone. Whether someone is a visitor looking for a church home, a new member, or a life-long Lutheran, these booklets are designed to capture their attention and help them learn more about the Lutheran expression of faith. Place them in a narthex or welcome area display rack, include them in new member packets, or keep them handy for whenever someone may have questions about the basics of Lutheran faith.

Titles in the set include:

• A Lutheran Welcome to Holy Baptism
• A Lutheran Welcome to Holy Communion
• A Lutheran Welcome to Jesus
• A Lutheran Welcome to the Bible
• A Lutheran Welcome to Forgiveness
• A Lutheran Welcome to a Reformation Way

Augsburg Fortress Music Clinics – 70th Anniversary Celebration!

Locations
Columbia, S.C. — July 24-25
Twin Cities, Minn. — July 27-28
Columbus, Ohio — August 3-4
Philadelphia, Pa. — August 6-7
Chicago, Ill. — August 10-11

More information about the event and registration for a FREE music clinic near you is available here.